🌱 Orlando Easter Sunday Shooting + Arcángel Coming To Amway Center

Hi all. Carlos Hernandez here with your Thursday edition of the Orlando Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening locally, including updates on...

• Four people were shot dead on Easter Sunday in Orlando in a violent incident.
• Latin American star Arcángel is coming to Orlando this fall.
• A dog named Sophie from Seminole County Animal Services was finally adopted after 364 days.

But first, today's weather: Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 82 Low: 65.

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Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. Four people were shot dead on Easter Sunday in Orlando in a violent incident in which police said a man allegedly killed his young son, his girlfriend's mother, and her granddaughter. The suspect was shot dead by police in a shootout. The incident happened at 614 Grand St. (WESH)
2. Latin American star and Dominican star Arcángel from Puerto Rico is coming to Amway Center in downtown Orlando this October. He recently placed on Billboard's "Best Albums of 2022" list and released a single with Bad Bunny called "La Jumpa." (Orlando Weekly)
3. Leu Gardens in Orlando is hosting a Dino Night on Friday, April 14. The park will open at 6 p.m. and stay open until 9 p.m. Parking is free, but tickets are required to attend for adults and children. No pets will be allowed. (Bungalower)
4. A Daytona Beach man is accused by authorities of hitting a woman multiple times with a rolling pin and holding her hostage. The accused appeared in court at Volusia County Jail on Wednesday. Police said the woman was taken to Halifax Hospital with multiple injuries after the incident. (WESH)
5. A dog named Sophie from Seminole County Animal Services shelter has been adopted after 364 days. A video of Sophie went viral and drew interest to the dog, which needed a home. Tony Russell saw a video of Sophie and sought her out, to the relief of the community. (Tampa Patch)

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Today in Orlando:

• Coffee Club Downtown at East Orlando Chamber Of Commerce. (8:30 a.m.)
• Microsoft 365 Basics at Southwest Branch Library. (10:15 a.m.)
• Asian Heritage Fest 2023 at Valencia College Downtown. (1 p.m.)
• Happy Hour + Art at The Falcon Bar. (5 p.m.)
• April Sexual Assault Awareness Month Panel at Ana G. Mendez University. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orlando Police Department shared: "ARRESTED: OPD SWAT, along with detectives from the Special Victim's and Violent Crimes Units, served a search warrant on a home belonging to a suspect in a child pornography case. The suspect is identified as Christopher L. Ruiz (W/M, DOB 10/12/95). Ruiz was located inside the home and interviewed by detectives. During the interview, Ruiz admitted to sending and possessing multiple child pornography images and videos." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• Orlando Weekly shared: "Earth Day is next Saturday, April 22, which gives you plenty of time to plan a day of eco-friendly fun in Orlando." Guests can enjoy "artisanal markets, botanical bazaars and even a paper-shredding party." (Orlando Weekly via Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department shared: "These pictures show one of the marked OPD vehicles with bullet holes after officers were fired upon while responding to the domestic violence incident at Grand Street." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• City of Orlando - Government shared: "🦖Dinosaurs are back! Enjoy this amazing outdoor exhibit happening now through July 9,2023. Upcoming Events: 🦕 Dino-Night April 14 - 6 p.m. 🎶 Jazz’n Blues Concert - April 15 7 p.m. Leugardens.org." (City of Orlando - Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with 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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