🌱 NBA Star Adreian Payne Shot Dead + Orlando Fringe Festival Details

Happy Tuesday, people of Orlando! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in Orlando.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with plenty of sun. High: 82 Low: 64.

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Here are the top five stories today in Orlando:

1. Officials in Orange County have confirmed that basketball star Adreian Payne died early Monday morning in Orlando from gunshot wounds. Deputies were called to the 2500 block of Egret Shores Drive around 1:30 a.m. (WESH)

2. Winter Park has a new Goodwill center where people can drop off donations located on Howell Branch Road, near Temple Drive. "We’re in the community to support our team members and provide jobs here in the Winter Park, this facility will do that," said vice president of operations Arnold Sanchez. (WFTV)

3. Deputies in Osceola County are investigating the death of a child early Sunday morning. Officials said another child and an adult woman are in the hospital. According to Osceola sheriff's deputies, they were called to the Poinciana Pentecostal Church on Old Pleasant Hill Road around midnight Saturday night. (WESH)

4. Orlando Fringe has shared details for its upcoming 31st Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, which will take place from May 17 to May 30 at Orlando's Loch Haven Park at 777 E Princeton St. This year's festival will also be host to the World Fringe Congress 2022, from May 19 to May 23, at the Orlando Science Center. (Bungalower)

5. An Orlando man has been arrested for a hit-and-run crash that killed a 13-year-old boy in December, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Jared Ryan Prochazka,23, is facing charges of vehicular homicide and leaving the scene involving death. (Fox 35 Orlando)

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Today in Orlando:

• Orange County's Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration at Orange County Administration Building. (7:30 AM)
• School Board Meeting at Orange County District. (4:45 PM)
• State Of The Village at Ivanhoe Village Main Street. (7:00 PM)
• 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup - Orlando City SC V Philadelphia Union at Exploria Stadium. (8:00 PM)
• Mix And Mingle After Hours at Blue Martini Lounge Pointe Orlando. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Orlando's Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company has returned home with a trophy for their Half-Toberfest Vienna Lager at the recent Brewers Association World Beer Cup event. (Bungalower)
• A joint venture between two Fundrise-sponsored funds has acquired a community of 87 detached, single-family rental homes in Palm Bay, Florida. Fundrise launched its Flagship Interval Fund in January 2021 and received financial backing from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (Yahoo News)
• Central Florida's Full Sail University has announced the launch of its user experience bachelor of science degree program. The 29-month online degree program gives students a hands-on, project-based learning experience that will give them theoretical and technical knowledge in industries impacted by interactive media. (WFTV)
• In celebration of American Craft Beer Week, Beer 'Merica will feature 100 different craft brews to sample from, all from the United States, lakeside in the park at Ivanhoe Village, with live music, food trucks, game zone and more. Tickets are now available. (beermericaorlando.com)
• As of May 5, metro Orlando tech companies collectively have raised at least $816 million, according to company announcements, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, the National Venture Capital Association and PitchBook. (OrlandoINNO)

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You're all caught up for today! See you 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.

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