🌱 Poinciana Shooting 'Absolute Mayhem' + Over Rice Food Truck Opens

Welcome back, Orlando! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on:

• Filipino and Hawaiian food truck Over Rice is now in soft opening in Central Florida
• Experts are concerned that Orlando could fall victim to a Baltimore-style neo-Nazi attack on its power system
• A shooting incident in Poinciana is being described as "absolutely mayhem" by Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd

But first, today's weather: Very warm. High: 88 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. One man is dead, while two others were critically injured in a shootout in Central Florida's Poinciana on Thursday, according to authorities. An investigation is now underway by Polk County Sheriff's Office into the incident. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd described the shooting as "absolute mayhem" to the media in a news conference. (Fox 35)
2. Pine Hills native Maurice Allen is the first Black World Long Drive champion. He holds the Guinness World Record for highest golf ball speed at 211 mph. Allen is also involved in the Orlando Minority Youth Golf Association. (Click Orlando)
3. Popular Filipino and Hawaiian food truck Over Rice is now in soft opening for a new restaurant at 1804 Lee Road. The menu includes dishes such as Kalua Pork, Lumpia Shanghai, and Pancit. No grand opening date is available as of Friday evening. (Bungalower)
4. A Symphony Grove storybook estate is now on the real estate market inside Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. The asking price for the listing is $7,800,000 and the estate features 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. It is listed at 10217 Symphony Grove Drive, Orlando. (Orlando Patch)
5. Experts are concerned that Orlando could fall victim to a Baltimore-style neo-Nazi attack due to unprotected substations in the area. Vulnerable substations can found around homes and businesses in both Orlando and The Villages. Security professionals at Florida Municipal Power Agency acknowledge there is only so much that can be done to protect from an attack on the power grid. (WFTV)

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Today in Orlando:

• Goat Yoga at Alaska Farms Orlando. (10 a.m.)
• Brunch In The City at Eola Lounge. (11:30 a.m.)
• BLK On The Block at The Veranda At Thornton Park. (2 p.m.)
• Wantilan Luau at Loews Royal Pacific Resort. (6 p.m.)
• Winter Park Fashion Week Show 2023 at Full Sail Live. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Visit Orlando shared: "Happy first anniversary to the world’s first Peppa Pig Theme Park." (Visit Orlando via Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department shared: "Chief Smith was honored as the 'Hometown Hero' at the Orlando Magic game!" (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer shared: "This week we marked the completion of a major addition to our city's bike infrastructure. The Downtown Connector Path along Anderson Street is now ready for those on bikes and all residents to use." (Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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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