🌱 Disney Cast Members Stage Walkout + Puerto Rico Baseball Day

Up and at 'em, Orlando! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 87 Low: 70.

One of the easiest ways to connect with local customers and stay top-of-mind in town is to sponsor the Orlando Daily. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top five stories today in Orlando:

1. A ride-share driver shot and seriously wounded a man early Tuesday in Orange County after the man struck her and his girlfriend while she was taking the couple to a hotel, according to deputies. The shooting happened at around 12:40 a.m. on John Young Parkway at State Road 528. (Click Orlando)

2. Reggaeton star Daddy Yankee announced his retirement from music on Sunday, but not before a final tour that will be coming to Orlando. Orlando is a hub of Puerto Rican people, food, and culture, so it is a natural stop for the Puerto Rican artist. Daddy Yankee's Orlando concert at Amway Center, which starts at $59 each for a ticket, will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30. (Subscription: Orlando Sentinel)

3. Disappointed Disney cast members in Orlando staged a full-day walkout on Tuesday in protest of what they call their CEO's lack of action over the controversial "Don't Say Gay" Florida bill. The bill would ban instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in kindergarten through 3rd grade in public schools. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the bill into law. (WFTV)

4. Detectives with the Orange County Sheriff's Office have arrested two people after a missing man, 39-year-old Melvin Ray Wilcox, was found dead in his car trunk. Police say Johnny Wesley and Lawshawn Triplett are both facing first-degree murder with a firearm charges. Detectives say Wilcox was the father of one of Triplett’s children and a friend of Wesley. (WESH)

5. University of Central Florida's Puerto Rico Research Hub will be hosting a special "Play Ball" event and public Q&A in celebration of Puerto Rico Baseball Day on Saturday, March 26 at 3 p.m. All participants in the baseball clinic will receive a free Play Ball t-shirt, wristband, and a bat and ball set. (Bungalower)

From our sponsor:

Today’s newsletter is brought to you in part by by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts?

To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security,” or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here.

Today in Orlando:

• Universal Orlando Resort Mardi Gras. (9:00 AM)
• Global Pet Expo 2022 at Orange County Convention Center. (9:00 AM)
• Tai Chi in the Garden at Mead Botanical Garden. (10:30 AM)
• Baseball Vs. Apopka at Boone High School. (5:00 PM)
• Free Pizza Night At Open Skate At Astro Skate and Fun Center. (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Orlando City SC's Facundo Torres, Pedro Gallese, and Sebas Méndez have been called up to their national teams for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers. 💪 (Instagram)
• Orlando Police patrol officers recently joined University of Central Florida students, UCF Police Department and community volunteers at Church of God to prepare and deliver 300 food bags to City of Orlando residents. (Facebook)
• Mark your calendars: Hippity Hop Adventure will return on Saturday, April 16 to Central Florida Zoo. Bring the whole family to enjoy games, activities and take your photo with the Easter Bunny. (Instagram)
• Bike to Work Day is Friday with City of Orlando. Whether you put together a team or join by yourself this event is sure to be plenty of fun. (Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• Pre Rally Meeting (March 23)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar (March 29)
• Add your event

Loving the Orlando Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

• Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe
• Get your local business featured in front of readers
• Send me a news tip or suggestion at carlosreportsnews@gmail.com

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you around!

— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.