🌱 Lake County Girl Killed In Accident + Orlando White Castle Expands

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

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny; winds subsiding. High: 79 Low: 64.

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Here are the top five stories today in Orlando:

1. A 7-year-old girl in Lake County has died after her grandmother struck her over the weekend with her van, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The collision happened along the 900-block of CR-48 in Groveland on Sunday around 4:30 p.m. Authorities said the grandmother was at the location dropping off her family. (Orlando Patch)

2. Orlando Shakes has announced the W. Daniel Mills Apprentice Program. The program will provide year-long training for high school students, who also have the opportunity to perform with The Young Company this summer. (WESH)

3. Florida legislators will consider whether to end special districts put into place before 1968, including the one that essentially gives Walt Disney World Resort its own government, during their special session that starts Tuesday. The decision comes after a feud broke out between Disney and Governor Ron DeSantis and the state's "Don't Say Gay" bill that has caused a nationwide uproar among activists. (WFTV)

4. Orlando Brewing and the SoDo Main Street District will host this year's annual SoDo After Dark event on Saturday, April 23. The event will also include a bar provided by Tito’s, wine by Swirlery Wine Bar, non-alcoholic drinks provided by SoDo Kava, as well as other goods to enjoy. (Bungalower)

5. White Castle in Orlando is celebrating a successful first year of business and adding 24-hour service this summer as well as a number of delivery and take-out options to satisfy demand. The Orlando Castle has become the top performer among White Castle's more than 350 restaurants, on pace to sell five million sliders by its anniversary date. (Orlando Patch)

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Today in Orlando:

• OCPS K-12 Mental Health Commission Meeting. (11:00 AM)
• Appetite For The Arches at Ronald McDonald House. (6:00 PM)
• In-Person "Food for Thought" Tours Return To Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. (6:00 PM)
• Local Makers Market at The House On Lang. (6:00 PM)
• FL Spotlight Screening at Hispanic Federation Florida. (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Orlando food writer Tasty Chomps enjoyed a delicious dinners at Soseki. He called it "a must-try in Orlando." Soseki is a 10 seat multi-course dining experience by Chef Mike Collantes. (Instagram)
• The Simply IOA Corporate 5k is only days away. Be sure to use ReThink Your Commute's trip planner to plan your trip to and from the event. reThink Your Commute has partnered with SunRail to offer free rides to Church Street Station on race day. (Facebook)
• There are only days to go until the legendary Yo-Yo Ma comes to Steinmetz Hall. See the 18-time Grammy-winning cellist perform with pianist Kathryn Stott next Thursday, April 28. Tickets now available. (Facebook)

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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.