🌱 New Mills 50 Retail Stores Opening + Central Florida Shootings

Hello all. It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Orlando Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today, including:

• Orange County is considering buying out homeowners impacted by Hurricane Ian after continuous flooding.
• Police responded to multiple shootings around Central Florida on Monday.
• New retail shops are opening in the Mills 50 area on June 10.

But first, today's weather: A t-storm in the afternoon. High: 85 Low: 73.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Three adults were injured in a shooting incident on Monday night at a block party gathering in an Orlando parking lot near West Washington Street at Coburn Avenue, according to authorities. Police said all three victims are in stable condition. No further information is available as of Tuesday evening. (Click Orlando)
2. El Niño is not expected to cause major changes in temperatures throughout Florida, including the Central Florida area. Temperatures could be slightly warmer in August. El Niño is a naturally occurring warming of the surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean. (Patch Florida)
3. Two new retail shops in Mills 50 are holding its grand opening celebrations on Saturday, June 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Glitzfully and Do Tell Stationery and Designs are the newest stores in the busy area. The businesses join a growing retail area. (Bungalower)
4. Two men were shot in Central Florida's unincorporated Sanford on Monday, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. One man has died in the incident and police are searching for a suspect. The shooting incident happened in the Bookertown neighborhood on Gilbert Street at around noon. (WESH)
5. Orange County is considering buying out homeowners who were impacted by Hurricane Ian after continuous flooding. The county is exploring using Federal Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants. The homes would be demolished and replaced with parks or stormwater management. (WFTV)

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Today in Orlando:

• Free Food Distribution at Mt. Olive Ame Church. (10 a.m.)
• The Grove and The Orlando Tennis Centre Ribbon Cutting. (10:30 a.m.)
• District Literacy Council Meeting at Orange County Public School District. (3 p.m.)
• Goat Yoga at Alaska Farms and Co. (6 p.m.)
• Mac Miller Night at Celine Orlando. (10 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Orlando Fire Department shared: "OFD Companies responded to an apartment fire off of Middlebrook Road on Monday. Units found fire on the first floor of a three-story apartment building. No injuries were reported." (Orlando Fire Department via Facebook)
• Downtown Orlando: "🎨 Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Asian-inspired art. Join us at the Orange County Administration Building for a captivating exhibition, presented by the Orange County Asian Committee and Orange County Public Schools. This captivating exhibition is only open until Tuesday, May 30, offering a limited time to explore the captivating artwork that celebrates our community's rich heritage." (Downtown Orlando via Facebook)
• The 27th Annual Wine Quest returns June 2-3 at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. The two-night event combines wine, gourmet food, and opportunities to support Quest’s mission to build communities where people with disabilities achieve their goals. (WESH)

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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.

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