🌱 Kissimmee Restaurant Shooting Suspect Charged + Brightline Expands

Hey, Orlando. I'm Carlos Hernandez, here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In today's newsletter, you'll learn about these stories and more:

• Orange County Library System has revealed its summer program.
• A Florida man is facing charges in a Kissimmee restaurant shooting that left one person injured.
• Brightline has purchased more land in Central Florida as it prepares to expand in the state.

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An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 91 Low: 73.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Orange County Library System has revealed its summer program as "All Together Now: Kindness, Friendship, and Unity." The program runs through July 29. All ages under 18 will be welcome and programs will be online and in-person. (Bungalower)
2. A Florida man is facing charges over a shooting incident at a Kissimmee restaurant. The suspect has been charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, as well as using a firearm while intoxicated and shooting into an occupied building. The incident happened at The Breeze Bar Kissimmee on June 4. One person was injured in the shooting. (WESH)
3. Brightline, Florida's expanding high-speed rail company, has purchased more land in Brevard County near its upcoming Orlando expansion. The company bought two parcels in Titusville from FGD Tico LLC for around $38 million, according to records from Brevard County. Service is expected to begin soon from Miami to Orlando. (WFTV)
4. 1-Up Orlando is a fairly new arcade, lounge, and bar now open in downtown Orlando. The 80s-themed bar has a throwback to the MTV era of pop culture and has a number of old-school video game machines including Dance Dance Revolution. Their food menu is inspired from popular cartoons from the 90s. (Fox 35, The Orlando Real)
5. A four-year old girl from Central Florida was found dead in a pond in Kissimmee. The incident happened at Derby Drive, off Simpson Road just east of Lakeside Estates. Police said there are no signs of foul play. (Around Osceola)

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Today in Orlando:

• Orlando Premiere Cinemas Free Summer Kids Movies at Fashion Square Mall. (10 a.m.)
• Wildflower Farm's Fables On the Farm. (11 a.m.)
• Downtown Comedy Wednesdays at Bynx Orlando. (7:30 p.m.)
• NBA Finals Miami Heat Vs. Denver Nuggets at SHOTS Bar Orlando. (8:30 p.m.)
• RNB Wine Down at The Social. (9 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• City of Orlando shared: "Join us for the second annual Juneteenth Celebration at Clear Lake Park. The event will feature live music and entertainment, a kid's zone, vendor village and food trucks. 🗓️Saturday, June 17 📍 2301 29th St. ⏰11 a.m." (City of Orlando - Government via Facebook)
• Central Florida Zoo shared: "On Saturday, June 17, we're hosting another Night Hike at the Zoo. With some up-close encounters and a flashlight-led tour around the Zoo, we'll be kicking off a one-of-a-kind experience. Secure your spot on our website." (Central Florida Zoo via Instagram)
• Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida shared: "Create for a purpose. We want you to design our next Coalition T-Shirt. The chosen design will be published for sale with all proceeds benefiting the Coalition. New submission deadline: Friday, June 9." (Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! 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.

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