🌱 Republicans Target Disney No-Fly Zone + Fazoli's Italian Returns

Good morning, everybody. It's Thursday in Orlando and I'm Carlos Hernandez, back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community, including updates on...

• Congressional Republicans are now targeting Disney over its no-fly zone.
• Fazoli's is coming soon to Colonial Drive in Orlando after a 15-year hiatus from the area.
• An investigation is shedding new light on an explosion that killed four people at a fireworks facility in Orange County.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Congressional Republicans are now targeting Disney World's no-fly zones in Orlando, as the war between Florida Republicans and Disney continues. The no-fly zones over Disney were established after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City amid security concerns at Disney. Critics argue Disney used the no-fly zone for a "commercial advantage." (Subscription: Orlando Sentinel)
2. An elementary school student at Rosemont Elementary School is being called a hero after saving a fellow classmate who was choking. The class teacher was unsuccessful at the Heimlich maneuver and was trying to call 911, while the student saved their classmate. (WFTV)
3. Disney struck a deal with the Reedy Creek board in February to ban tattoo parlors, liquor stores, adult entertainment, oil refineries and trailer parks. Disney did not ban prisons in the agreement. The new board has hired its first administration with a raise bringing pay to a $400,000 salary in taxpayer funds. (Click Orlando)
4. A new lawsuit claims Magic in the Sky was testing fireworks at the warehouse where four people were killed and others were injured in Orange County around 5 months ago. The results from an investigation still haven't been released yet, according to Orange County District 3 Commissioner Mayra Uribe. The lawsuit claims the company did not have a license to operate in Orange County. (Fox 35)
5. Fazoli’s is opening a new location in Orlando after a 15-year hiatus from the area. The new location will be located at 4201 E. Colonial Drive. No opening date is available as of Wednesday afternoon. (Bungalower)

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Today in Orlando:

• Coffee Club Downtown at East Orlando Chamber of Commerce. (8:30 a.m.)
• 5th Annual Creating A Resilient Community From Trauma To Healing Conference at Winter Park Events Center. (8:30 a.m.)
• Wacoal Fit For The Cure Event at Macy's Mall Of Millenia. (9 a.m.)
• Thornton second Thursday Wine & Art Walk at TPD Circle. (6:30 p.m.)
• Milk District Comedy Thursdays at Barley & Vine Biergarten. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orlando Police Department shared: "During a recent investigation, members of our Special Enforcement Division Gang Unit recovered almost 2 kilos of cocaine, 2 pounds of cannabis, one firearm, multiple high-capacity magazines, and a large amount of cash." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• Orlando Fire Department shared: "OFD would like to congratulate Paramedic Lidiane Dos Santos. She has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 PMO of the Year award! Thank you for your commitment and positivity." (Orlando Fire Department via Facebook)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer shared: "It was inspiring today to meet Millie, one of the residents at Fairlawn Village. Along with her daughter, Millie is one of the first to move into the new affordable housing community on Mercy Drive." (Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer via 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.

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