🌱 Rent Control Explored + Winter Park 4th Of July Celebration

Hello and happy Thursday. I'm back in your inbox this warm morning to walk you through all the most important things happening in Orlando today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 93 Low: 76.

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Here are the top five stories in Orlando today:

1. Orange County commissioners discussed the idea of rent control on Tuesday as the affordable housing crisis continues. Dozens of people attended the meeting, with many landlords saying they have to charge more, and renters saying it is forcing people out of their homes. (WESH)

2. Winter Park will host its 27th annual 4th of July Celebration on Monday, July 4, from 9 a.m. to noon, in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and the Tiedtke Amphitheater. The event is free and open to the public and attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets and lawn chairs. (Bungalower)

3. Tiger Woods-backed golf attraction, PopStroke, will open in Orlando on Monday, June 13 at 9 a.m. Popstroke will also feature a restaurant that will serve assorted eats and beer for guests to enjoy. It will be located inside the Waterford Lakes Town Center at 321 North Alafaya Trail. (Orlando Weekly)

4. Steve White, owner of Porkie's Original BBQ in Apopka, said he is cutting the price of some of his menu items to help those who may be struggling financially. The specials start at $9.99 for a sandwich, two sides, and a drink. (Fox 35 Orlando)

5. A man was killed in a shooting near a Kissimmee SunRail station on Tuesday evening, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. Police said they were called to the Sunrail Train Station, located at 3205 S. Orange Avenue, regarding a shooting just before 11 p.m. (WFTV)

Today in Orlando:

• Tropical Summer at Aloma Bowling Centers. (9 a.m.)
• Ashbury UMC's Free Hotdogs By The Lake. (noon)
• Thornton Park District Call To Artists For Wine & Art Walk. (5 p.m.)
• Play Your Way Thursday at GameTime Ocoee. (7 p.m.)
• Popcorn Flicks In The Park at Winter Park Events Center. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Jersey Mike's Subs and customers across the country rallied to raise a record-breaking $20 million for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games and Special Olympics State Programs during the company’s 12th Annual Month of Giving in March. The 2022 Special Olympic USA games are behind held in Orlando. (Positively Osceola)
• University of Central Florida researchers have developed a new tool for Florida homeowners to help them determine how vulnerable their homes are to hurricanes. HazardAware, a free website and app produced by UCF, can help determine the risks a home can face from storms and how much those hazards may cost the owner. (Click Orlando)
• Orange County's State of the County is Friday, June 10 at 9 a.m. Mayor Jerry L. Demings will deliver his 2022 State of the County Address. (Orange County Government, FL)
• A judge has ruled a 10-year-old girl charged with second-degree murder will remain in detention, held for 21 days, pending a decision from the State Attorney’s Office on formal charges. (WESH)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Orlando Daily? Contact me at carlosreportsnews@gmail.com