🌱 Plantees Vegan Concept + Winter Park Wedding Officer-Involved Shooting

Hey, Orlando! Happy President's Day. Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 81 Low: 61.

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Here are the top five stories in Orlando today:

1. Japanese waffle-maker Wafu is opening at East End Market, replacing Dochi on the second floor of the popular food hall. The stand will offer taiyaki ice cream cones and taiyaki waffles, a Japanese fish-shaped cake usually filled with a sweet or savory ingredient. (Bungalower)

2. Police say a man was shot and killed by police in Winter Park Saturday night at a wedding on Morse Boulevard. A release from police says the suspect "physically attacked" officers as well as wedding guests. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the officer involved shooting and the officer has been placed on administrative leave. (WESH)

3. Lake County Schools recently announced a community partnership to address ongoing labor shortages and provide graduating seniors with career opportunities. Officials say a series of job fairs are in the works for students in April, but interested students and employers can register now. (WFTV)

4. The City of Apopka's Parks and Recreation Department is offering a Spring Break Camp at Camp Wewa for children ages 5 to 10 years old, in grades K-5, who need care during the vacation. There will be "opportunities for experiencing adventure activities, arts and crafts, athletics, boating, target sports and more." Online registration will be ongoing until all spaces have been filled. (The Apopka Voice)

5. A new vegan restaurant concept featuring "100% plant-based" burgers and shakes called Plantees is coming to Mills 50 at the old "Dirty Laundry" space next to Will's Pub. The concept has a spring 2022 opening date planned. (Orlando Weekly)

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Today in Orlando:

• Festival Of The Arts at Epcot Walt Disney World. (9:00 AM)
• Rosen JCC Blood Drive. (12:00 PM)
• Doggy Day at Astro Skate Orlando. (1:00 PM)
• Audubon Park Community Market at Stardust parking lot. (5:00 PM)
• Kitchen Fundamentals: Dim Sum at Publix Aprons Cooking School at The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips. (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Anime Festival Orlando will take place from June 24th to June 26th at the Wyndham Orlando Resort. Guests will include Kyle Hebert, who narrates Dragon Ball Z as well as Brittney Karbowski, who worked on Soul Eaters, and more. (Orlando Weekly)
• On March 24th, tag along with Peppa Pig, George and friends — including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe for a 60-minute musical adventure at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The show is supported by Experience Kissimmee, Florida. (Facebook)
• Arianna Castillo is one of this year's YMCA of Central Florida Arthur "Pappy" Kennedy Scholarship recipients. She recently shared her thoughts on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and advice for her generation as she and her peers prepare to enter their next chapter. (Facebook)

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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.