🌱 Orange County Passes Tenant Bill Of Rights + Hot New Restaurants

Hello again, Orlando! It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Orlando Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today's issue includes news about...

• Orange County Commissioners has approved a tenant bill of rights.
• A well-known local business owner has died in Central Florida at 81 years old.
• Yelp has released the hottest new restaurants in Orlando.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Orange County Commissioners approved a tenant bill of rights on Tuesday. The tenant bill of rights will introduce regulations on landlords that will be enforced through civil citations. Orange County will become only the second county in the state of Florida to create a dedicated office designed to help tenants work with landlords after Miami-Dade County, according to officials. (WESH)
2. A long-time resident of Winter Park and founder of pest control company, Massey Services, has died. Harvey L. Massey was 81 years old and died peacefully on Tuesday, according to a news release. (Click Orlando)
3. A Florida man accused of driving drunk into a dentist's office in Ocala has been charged with DUI, causing property damage, fleeing the scene, and also resisting arrest. Police said the suspect had a blood alcohol level of .14, which is nearly twice the legal limit. (Fox 35 Orlando)
4. Johnny and Jimmy Tung of Central Florida has been nominated for a James Beard award for Outstanding Restaurateur nomination. The Tungs are the people behind Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi and numerous other concepts in the area. The Tungs are also behind Camille, Sorekara, the Foreigner, and Bang Bang Noodle Co. (Orlando Weekly)
5. Yelp has released a list of the hottest new restaurants in Orlando. On the list are Sampaguita, K-BBQ & Bar, Haan Coffee, Otto's High Dive, and more. The new businesses come amid growth in Central Florida. (Orlando Weekly)

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Today in Orlando:

• Bingo at CarePlus Community Center. (10 a.m.)
• "Wicked" at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts. (1 p.m.)
• Brewery Tours at Park Pizza & Brewing Company. (3 p.m.)
• Network After Work Orlando at Bitters & Bottles. (6 p.m.)
• Cocktails & Karaoke at Elixir. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orlando Weekly shared: "Chef William Shen, the executive chef of the now-shuttered 12-seat French Japanese omakase restaurant Ato in New York City, will open a brand-new concept called Sorekara in Baldwin Park later this year." (Orlando Weekly via Instagram)
• Orlando Weekly: "The ABBA Tribute is coming to Plaza Live on Feb. 15." (Orlando Weekly via Instagram)
• ReThink Your Commute shared: "January is National Staying Healthy Month. An important part of staying healthy includes your mental health. Physical activity helps to release endorphins and serotonin, improving your mood and overall mental health." (ReThink Your Commute via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! 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.

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