🌱Judge Tosses Taxpayers’ Reedy Creek Lawsuit + SoDough Square Opens

Morning, people of Orlando! It's me again, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Orlando Daily.

First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-shower. High: 81 Low: 65.

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Here are the top five stories today in Orlando:

1. A federal judge has tossed the first challenge to Florida's law dissolving Disney's Reedy Creek special district. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of residents of Orange and Osceola counties argued that the dissolution would result in increased taxation for residents forced to bear maintenance costs formerly handled by the Walt Disney World theme park. (Orlando Weekly)

2. SoDough Square, a new Detroit-style pizzeria, will open for business today. The new concept by Detroit-born Tin and Taco founder Rob Bair is located directly adjacent to his SoDo location at 419 E. Michigan Street. (Bungalower)

3. The battle over a local yearbook and the right to protest has come to an end. Lyman High School students will receive a complete yearbook without covered photos and captions regarding Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill. The Seminole County Public Schools board voted unanimously Tuesday night to put disclaimer stickers in the yearbook instead of covering three photos from a student-led walkout with stickers. (Click Orlando)

4. A woman accused of forcing her children to drink bleach, killing one of them, is expected to face charges in Osceola County. Deputies said she called a family member and told them she forced her two daughters to drink bleach and choked one of them. Police say she also planned to kill herself and allegedly consumed bleach as well. (WESH)

5. The Orange County Sheriff's Office has released body camera video of the April 30 standoff between deputies and an armed woman at the McDonalds on South Orange Blossom Trail (OBT). In the video, deputies can be heard saying: "Put the gun on the ground and walk outside with both hands up in the air and you will not be harmed." (WESH)

Today in Orlando:

• Thornton 2nd Thursday Wine & Art Walk at Soco Thornton Park. (6:30 PM)
• Bike Night at Ace Cafe Orlando. (6:00 PM)
• Colorful Chinese Dumplings - Cooking Class By Classpop at Broken String Brewery. (7:00 PM)
• Wanda Sykes at Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center. (9:00 PM)
• Tommy Emmanuel at Plaza Live - Orlando. (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Yelp Orlando is giving away tickets to Orlando Weekly’s BEER ‘MERICA at Ivanhoe Village for Saturday, May 14, to one lucky winner. Join local beer lovers to sample 100-plus craft beers in celebration of America. (Instagram)
• The city of Orlando is hiring. There are multiple part-time positions available at Lake Eola in park operations, security and swan boats. (Facebook)
• Tickets for Art Distilled are available now. Enjoy an art appreciation presentation, facilitated discussions and a themed cocktail. Bring a date or come alone and meet new friends. Each session is limited to 40 people. (Twitter)
• Central Florida Zoo is hiring for guest experience, facility maintenance, attractions, food and beverage, animal care, and Seminole Aerial Adventures. (Twitter)

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— 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.

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