🌱 Lake Buena Vista Stabbing Suspect Captured In Texas + Maxine's Sued

Hello again, everybody! I'm Carlos Hernandez, back with your fresh edition of the Orlando Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now. In today's newsletter, you'll learn about these stories and more:

• The public battle continues between Walt Disney Co. and Florida's government officials.
• A suspect accused of a fatal stabbing incident that left two people dead in Lake Buena Vista in Central Florida has been arrested in Texas.
• Maxine’s on Shine is being sued by residents in Orlando.

But first, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 93 Low: 72.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez defended Gov. Ron DeSantis on television in his fight against Walt Disney Company as "good public policy." She attacked what said is Disney's "woke agenda" and "woke CEO" from California. Disney is currently in litigation with the state of Florida over what they say is retaliation and targeted harassment by Florida. (Florida Politics)
2. Orange County has received a "2023 Communication, Education, and Marketing (CEM) Technical Division Award for Outstanding Awareness Campaign" for its recycling quality improvement program (RQIP). The award is presented by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). The program works with The Recycling Partnership. (Orange County Government, Florida)
3. Maxine’s on Shine in Orlando is being sued by those living near the business over alleged noise complaints, parking violations, and nepotism. Residents are angry that the restaurant allegedly use COVID-19 protocols to takeover parking spots. They also claim the city is showing favoritism to the business. (Click Orlando)
4. A man wanted by police for fatally stabbing two victims in Lake Buena Vista has been arrested in Texas. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office arrested the suspect and is planning to return the suspect to Florida. The suspect will face two counts of first-degree murder when booked back into Orange County. (WFTV)
5. City of Orlando has issued an alert for Lake Rowena in Central Florida due to the presence of toxic algae. Samples on May 4 suggest the lake is "potentially unsafe per standards" from Florida Department of Health (FDoH). Residents should avoid the lake and cease irrigation from the area. (Bungalower)

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Today in Orlando:

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week. (8:30 a.m.)
• Celebrate National BBQ Day at TyrrellTech Orlando. (10 a.m.)
• Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns at Southwest Branch Library. (10:15 a.m.)
• School Board Recognitions Meeting at Orange County Public School District. (5:30 p.m.)
• International Tuesday’s at Senor Frogs. (11 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orlando Weekly shared: "We soon welcome the modern French-Vietnamese tasting-menu-only concept 'Camille.' 🍽️ The dazzling operation fronted by 31-year-old chef Tung Phan, is poised to open in its equally dazzling space in Baldwin Park on June 13. ✨" (Orlando Weekly via Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department shared: "Chief Smith and members of the Orlando Police Department took part in the 35th Annual National Law Enforcement Memorial Candlelight Vigil held at the National Mall in Washington, D.C." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• Central Florida Zoo shared: "New arrivals at the Zoo. Nicobar pigeons have long, distinct neck feathers and a spectacular iridescent color when the sun hits just right. Trust us, they're even more stunning in person." (Central Florida Zoo via Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. 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.

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