🌱 Shooting At Applebee's In The Villages + Florida Hospitals Ranked

Morning, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Orlando. In today's issue, you'll get updates on:

• Several Central Florida hospitals were ranked among the best in the U.S.A.
• A shooting at Applebee's in The Villages occurred on early Tuesday morning
• The Pathway to Housing program is receiving federal government attention and funding

But first, today's weather: Breezy in the afternoon. High: 78 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Several Central Florida hospitals were ranked among the best in the United States. AdventHealth Orlando made the list at no. 183, while Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center came in at no. 310. The data included an "online survey from medical experts, results from patient surveys, hospital quality metrics, and a PROM (patient-reported outcome measures) implementation survey." (Florida Patch)
2. A shooting on Tuesday at Applebee’s in The Villages left a man dead after another shooting outdoors, according to authorities. The incident happened at around 1:15 a.m. at the Applebee's located at 1009 Bichara Blvd. in Lady Lake. The victim has not been identified yet by authorities and an investigation is underway. (Click Orlando)
3. The Pathway to Housing program, which helps Central Florida families purchase homes, is receiving federal attention and funding. The program matches what families have saved for a down payment on a home for up to $10,000. The Salvation Army is running the program and Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL) said more money could be heading to the program soon from the federal government. (WESH)
4. Brightline is "officially the fastest train in Florida and the Southeastern United States," according to a news release and has broken new records for rail speed in Orlando. Trains reached speeds of 130 mph during recent tests in Central Florida, according to the high-speed rail company. (Bungalower)
5. Canadian group Tegan and Sara will hit Central Florida this October at Hard Rock Live at the end of their North America band tour. The tour celebrates their newest album called Crybaby. Tickets will be available on Ticketmaster starting Friday, March 10. (Orlando Weekly)

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Today in Orlando:

• A Big Day for Baseball: A Magic Tree House Adventure at Orlando Shakes. (10:30 a.m.)
• High Blood Pressure Wellness Education With CarePlus Community Center. (11 a.m.)
• Wine Down Wednesdays at Ember. (5 p.m.)
• Goat Yoga at Alaska Farms Orlando. (6 p.m.)
• "Keri Lee Pierson: I Am Woman" at Timucua Arts Foundation. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orlando Police Department shared: "We need your help! Angela Sutton Washington was killed while shopping in the plaza located at 5100 North Lane on Feb. 7, at approximately 6:51 p.m. We know there were witnesses to the shooting." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• Orlando Weekly shared: "Instrumental progressive rock band Polyphia is bringing their North American Spring Tour to The Plaza Live on March 29. Tickets are almost sold out, but we have your chance to win a pair." (Orlando Weekly via Instagram)
• Central Florida Zoo shared: "Feeling nocturnal? 🌙 Bring yourself and the family out for after-dark animal encounters and a flashlight-led Night Hike at the Zoo on March 25." (Central Florida Zoo via Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department shared: "Chief Smith and members of OPD met with residents of the Rosemont Community at the District 3 Community Meeting held at the Church in the Son. It was a great turnout and discussion." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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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