🌱 'Encanto' Hinted For Disney World + Goff's Drive Destroyed By Fire

Hey, neighbors! Carlos Hernandez here with today's Orlando Daily.

First, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 85 Low: 71.

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Here are the top five tories today in Orlando:

1. MegaCon Orlando is running all weekend long. The Southeast's ultimate comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event has returned filled with celebrity encounters and endless programming at the Orange County Convention Center for fans to enjoy. (Orlando Patch)

2. Goff’s Drive In has been in Orlando since 1948, but a fire ripped through their shop on Friday morning and the owner said it is the second time in two weeks the business has been targeted by someone. The owner says they will not give up though. (WESH)

3. Walt Disney Company’s chief financial officer, Christine McCarthy, hinted this week that the 'Encanto' IP could be coming soon to Walt Disney World in Orlando. "Something that’s not yet really in the parks, but I think you will see it soon is something like ‘Encanto,’" McCarthy said. (Florida Politics)

4. In a long and heated discussion that included two hours of presentations, comments and a debate on both sides, the Apopka City Council failed to pass Ordinance 2931, a public comments ordinance to codify a 2016 resolution on the same subject. One commissioner missed the meeting due to a COVID-19 diagnosis. (The Apopka Voice)

5. The Osceola County School Board voted Tuesday to censure board member Jon Arguello, based on the findings of an investigation into harassing comments he made against the head of a local charity and frequent School District business partner. By a 3-2 vote, the board agreed to send the findings of an investigation brought by A Hero For Kids’ John Kalish to the Florida Governors’ Office for review. (Osceola-News Gazette)

Today in Orlando:

• MEGACON Orlando at Orange County Convention Center. (10 a.m.)
• Big and Little Chef: Food Revolution at Publix Aprons Cooking School At The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips. (10 a.m.)
• Orlando Otters Vs. Charlotte Royals at Emery Hamilton Sports Complex. (2 p.m.)
• Feeding Ukraine: A Night Of Food & Drinks at Rosen Shingle Creek. (6 p.m.)
• The Seasons at Plaza Live Orlando. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup announcement could result in hundreds of millions of dollars in local economic impact for the Orlando area, if chosen. The announcement for host cities will be made June 16 in New York, according to Steven Goff, a soccer writer for the Washington Post. (Subscription: Orlando Business Journal)
• The city of Orlando has partnered with Solar United Neighbors (SUN) to offer residents an easy and affordable opportunity to go solar by joining a solar co-op. Joining the co-op is free and allows those interested in a solar system to install one at a lower cost. (Facebook)
• Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs is seeking artists for 2023's Sculpture on the Lawn. Check out the details online. (Facebook)
• UCF Professor Charles Negy has been terminated after posting a series of tweets claiming that Black Americans receive special treatment in academic discussions, university enrollment and other areas. (Orlando Weekly)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Orlando Daily? Contact me at carlosreportsnews@gmail.com