MegaCon Orlando + Mr. Flavortown Scholarship + Leesburg Body Cams

Good Morning. My name is Carlos Hernandez and I am back to update you on the latest happening in the Orlando area.

In this issue, you’ll learn about concealed weapon arrests rising at Disney World, MegaCon Orlando, Mr. Flavortown, body cameras on police, and more. Now, let’s get started.

Today’s weather: The high is 91 and the low is 76 with isolated thunderstorms. The rain chance is 30%.

Here are the top 5 stories happening around Orlando:

1. Actor Brendan Fraser is set to appear at the MegaCon Orlando convention this August. He is famous for his roles in “The Mummy,” “George of the Jungle,” and “Airheads.”(Spectrum 13 News)

2. More tourists are being caught with concealed weapons at Disney World. At least 20 people were arrested on gun charges in 2020 in the theme park, compared to 4 arrests in 2016. (Orlando Sentinel)

3. The Leesburg Police Department could be joining the growing number of law enforcement agencies in Lake County with police officers wearing body cameras. The goal is accountability, transparency and a source of impartial evidence. (WMFE)

4. Mr. Flavortown is spreading local joy. Guy Fieri surprised a University of Central Florida student with a $25,000 scholarship during his new 'Restaurant Reboot' program. (Orlando Weekly)

5. A new Brazilian steakhouse from Fort Lauderdale is looking to replace a shuttered Bonefish Grill in Orlando. (Orlando Business Journal)

Today in Orlando:

• Orange County Board of County Commissioners Work Session Vision 2050 - Session 2. (9 a.m.)
• Osceola County Buenaventura Lakes Community meeting. (6:15 p.m.)
• Orange County Animal Services Advisory Board meeting. (6:30 p.m.)

Orlando Patch Notebook:

• Brightline is facing questions about planned routes along I-Drive and SR-417.
• The City of Orlando will award 15 grants totaling $80,000 in the second cycle of its Mayor’s Matching Grant Program supporting local schools and nonprofits.
• Central Florida State Rep. Geraldine Thompson was honored with a Civil Rights Wall of Fame Award at the City of Orlando Civil Rights Awards Ceremony.
• Camping World Stadium is offering the Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine all week. Stop by between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. through June 18th if you still need to get vaccinated.
• Florida gas prices rose to their highest point in 7 years this past week.
• Florida Democrats have announced their support for loan forgiveness for minority farmers, currently in litigation.

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That's all for today. I will be back tomorrow with the latest happening in Orlando. My inbox is open if you have any tips to send or want to reach out: orlando@patch.com.

-Carlos Hernandez

About me: I have lived in Florida since 1999 and covered the Orlando area for nearly 10 years, mainly with a focus on food through my blog at CarlosEats.com.