🌱 Orlando Police Officer Facing Charges + Potbelly Coming To Orlando

Hello, neighbors! I'm Carlos Hernandez, back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening in town. Today we'll cover...

• An Orlando Police officer has been relieved of duty and is facing multiple charges for speeding, according to an arrest report.
• A new German restaurant concept is coming to downtown Orlando.
• Potbelly is opening its first Central Florida location at Colonial Landing shopping plaza.

But first, today's weather: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 95 Low: 77.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Schmankerl Stub’n is a new German concept coming to downtown Orlando at 131 N. Orange Ave., 104. The restaurant will blend traditional and modern German food. The location was previously Neon Beach, but suffered a huge drop in business after a midnight curfew was passed on bars in downtown by the city. (Bungalower)
2. Residents of Florida, including those in Orlando, have a few weeks remaining to claim a cut of $23 million that search-engine giant Google has agreed to pay after settling a multistate class action lawsuit. The lawsuit claimed Google shared users' searches with third-party websites without their permission. (Florida Patch)
3. Midwest-based Potbelly is planning to open its first restaurant location in Central Florida at 2714 E. Colonial Drive in the Colonial Landing shopping plaza. A total of six locations are planned in the area with Sugarland Investment Group, LLC. The plan is part of a nationwide expansion for the chain. (Click Orlando)
4. City of Orlando and affiliated groups are working to address empty office spaces in downtown Orlando. One idea is to switch from traditional offices to more high-tech serving offices. The Downtown 2.0 Action Plan will reimagine how downtown operates for the future. (WFTV)
5. Alexander Shaouni, of the Orlando Police Department (OPD), has been relieved of duty and is facing charges as well as an internal review. The office was caught speeding at "80 mph in a posted 45 zone," according to a report from Seminole County Sheriff's office. An arrest report states Shaouni is facing charges of reckless driving, resisting an officer, and fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer with their lights and sirens activated. (Wink News)

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Today in Orlando:

• Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns at Southwest Branch Library. (10:15 a.m.)
• Juneteenth 407 Weekend Events at Parramore. (6 p.m.)
• The Wakandan Juneteenth Gala at Venue On Lake Lily / Maitland Civic Center. (6:30 p.m.)
• Adam And The Testifiers at Timucua Arts Foundation. (7:30 p.m.)
• Flamenco Fridays at Jaleo Disney Springs. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Valencia College shared: "The Osceola Gallery exhibit "Kaleidoscope Dreams" is on display at the Anita S. Wooten Gallery until July 19. This Modern Art collection includes a myriad of eclectic styles, including graphite drawings, oil on canvas and photography from the 20th Century." (Valencia College via Instagram)
• City of Orlando shared: "Downtown Orlando continues the glow up with more trees and sidewalk repairs, on Pine Street helping increase shade coverage as the summer heat rolls in. 🌳🤩" (City of Orlando - Government via Facebook)
• Orlando Police Department shared: "Congratulations to all the award recipients who were honored at OPD's Quarterly Awards Ceremony that was held this afternoon. This awards ceremony highlights members of the Orlando Police Department." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• Orange County, Florida 🍊 shared: "Join us for the Orange County Hurricane Expo this Saturday, June 17. Arrive early and meet one-on-one with emergency first responders, hear from Meteorologist Amy Sweezey plus pick up free preparedness items while supplies last." (Orange County, Florida 🍊 via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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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