🌱 Happy Thanksgiving + Dave's Hot Chicken Opens 2nd Location

Hello again, everybody! Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate. It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Orlando Daily. Follow along to find out the most important things happening in town. Today's issue includes news about...

• 🐔 Dave's Hot Chicken has opened a second location in Central Florida.
• 🍽️ A Thai street food stand has opened at Lotte Market in Orlando.
• 🏗️ A developer is pitching a 25-story multi-family tower in Orlando.

But first, today's weather:

A shower in the afternoon. High: 82 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. Dave's Hot Chicken has opened a second location in Central Florida. The Nashville chicken chain opened up at 155 Cranes Roost Blvd. in Altamonte Springs on Friday, Nov. 18. The concept started as a pop-up East Hollywood run by chef Dave Kopushyan and is now rapidly expanding around the nation. (Orlando Weekly)

2. A new food stand focusing on Thai street food has soft opened at Orlando's Lotte Market. Thai Super Bowl has replaced Taglish's location at the Asian grocer. The father of the owner of Thai Super Bowl owns two Thai Thani locations in Orlando. (Click Orlando)

3. A Central Florida family wants justice after an 18 year old was gunned down in a Sanford parking lot. Police said the victim was at an apartment complex on State Road 46 when they were targeted and killed. (WESH)

4. A developer is pitching a 25-story mixed-used development called Modera South Eola. The development would feature 400 multi-family units as well as integrated parking and a three-story, 100,000 square-foot office building. (Bungalower)

5. An Orange County man is now a multi-millionaire after winning a $5 million prize from a scratch-off game in the Florida Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at the RaceTrac on South Highway 27 in Clermont. (WFTV)

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Today in Orlando:

• AdventHealth Groveland Turkey Trot 5K & 10K Presented by Kroger Delivery at Cherry Lake Park. (7:15 a.m.)
• Pacific Skies — Paint and Sip. (7 p.m.)
• Farm Riding Experience at The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. (7 p.m.)
• Thursdays at The Chateau Nightclub. (8 p.m.)
• Thanksgiving Night (ICONIC) at One80 Skytop Lounge. (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orlando City SC shared: "El Capitán is here to stay! 💪 We have signed Mauricio Pereyra to a new, two-year contract through 2024." (Orlando City SC via Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department shared: "NOW HIRING: If you've considered a career in law enforcement, the role of Airport Operations Officer might be for you! Visit orlando.gov/jobs and apply today." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• City of Orlando - Government shared: "In observance of 🦃 Thanksgiving, City Hall and all city offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25. 🗑 Residential trash pickup for Thursday will be postponed to Saturday, Nov. 26. ➡️ Orlando.gov" (City of Orlando - Government via Facebook)
• Creative City Project shared: "Take a look at what’s waiting for you at Dazzling Nights ❄️ Presented by AdventHealth, Dazzling Nights transforms Harry P. Leu Gardens into a wonderland of lights, music, and lots of fun holiday surprises!" (Creative City Project via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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