🌱 Mexican Poke Soul​ Orlando + Apopka Affordable Housing Fight

Welcome back, Orlando! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Because community information is power! Here's the lowdown...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 91 Low: 72.

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Here are the top five stories today in Orlando:

1. Volusia County deputies now believe a man previously identified as a person of interest in a fatal shooting at an IHOP is the gunman. Deputies said Monday they were able to get an arrest warrant for 31-years-old Sammy McKnight Jr. on a charge of second-degree murder. (Click Orlando)

2. A housing developer is suing the City of Apopka for declining a permit to build affordable housing in the sprawling town's planned city center. During a meeting in May, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson said that they hoped the site would be used for luxury apartments. (Orlando Weekly)

3. A new restaurant concept called Mexican Poke Soul is opening in downtown Orlando soon. It will be at 255 South Orange Avenue, Suite #109 and feature a mixture of Mexican and Asian cuisine. (Bungalower)

4. Universal Orlando Resort officials recently confirmed that a different Mummy would be coming to a highly-anticipated attraction later this year. The attraction closed down in January for renovations. (Inside The Magic)

5. CareerSource Central Florida is hosting a job fair in Lake County this week. The event will take place on Thursday, June 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Venetian Center in Leesburg. There are more than 300 job openings available. (WFTV)

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Today in Orlando:

• International Yoga Day at Avalon Park YMCA. (9 a.m.)
• Parallel Economies & The Power Of The Nation State at The Lab Orlando. (1 p.m.)
• Happy Hour + Art at The Falcon Bar & Gallery. (5 p.m.)
• Latin Asian Fusion Night at Hawkers Asian Street Food. (6 p.m.)
• Taco + Taproom Tuesdays at Deadwords Beer. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A recent suicide at Orlando Regional Medical Center has fueled concerns about a severe understaffing of nurses. The state did not find the facility at fault. (Subscription: Orlando Sentinel)
• The Jack White: Supply Chain Issues Tour is coming to Orlando's Hard Rock Live at September 21. Tickets start at $55 for general admission. (Bungalower)
• A death was under investigation Monday at an apartment complex, the Orlando Police Department said. Police said they were called at about 2:15 a.m. to the Pacifico Place apartments on Don Quixote Avenue. (WFTV)
• A Brevard County woman, 47-year-old Madeline Barker, is facing charges for a pepper spray attack on four women along with anti-Asian remarks in New York City. (WESH)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Orlando Daily? Contact me at carlosreportsnews@gmail.com