🌱 That Wing Spot Opens + Petal The Poodle Passes + Free Fall Lawsuit

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Warm with plenty of sun. High: 89 Low: 68.

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Here are the top five stories today in Orlando:

1. Dos Hombres owners and Breaking Bad Stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul are hosting a bottle signing event at the Liquor Library and Wine Market in Orlando on Wednesday, May 4, from noon to 2 p.m., just in time for Cinco De Mayo. (Orlando Weekly)

2. This week is National Infant Immunization Week, and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County is promoting the benefits of immunizations for children from birth to two years old. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report released in 2020 showed a significant drop in childhood vaccinations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (WFTV)

3. Kwame Boakye, the owner of the popular fried chicken restaurant Chicken Fire, has opened a new concept just south of downtown Orlando called That Wing Spot. The new restaurant is located at 4777 S. Orange Avenue in Fort Gatlin Plaza. (Bungalower)

4. The parents of a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from the Free Fall ride at Icon Park on March 24 are suing the ride owner, ride manufacturer, construction contractor and ICON Park, which is the landlord of the property where the ride was operated. The lawsuit filed in the 9th Circuit court in Orange County seeks in excess of $30,000 in damages under Florida’s Wrongful Death Act, seeking damages on behalf of Tyre Sampson’s family, for pain and suffering, and loss of future earnings. (WESH)

5. Petal the poodle, the Orlando dog who survived torturous abuse and went on to be adopted into a loving family, has passed away. Poodle and Pooch Rescue of Florida, who were involved in Petal's rescue last year, informed the public about the passing from the family on Friday. (Fox 35 Orlando)

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Today in Orlando:

• School Board Meeting at Orange County District. (4:45 PM)
• Beer & Calligraphy at Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. (5:30 PM)
• Earth Month Social & Swap Shop at Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. (6:00 PM)
• Magic Sword, Dance With The Dead, & More In Orlando at The Abbey. (7:00 PM)
• Palace at The Social. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you find yourself with car trouble and need roadside help, dial *347 (*FHP) and ask for a Road Ranger to come to your location. Road Rangers provide drivers with free assistance along central Florida's toll roads, including SR 408, SR 417, SR 414, SR 429, SR 528 and SR 451. (Twitter)
• Get a peek at the final concept plan for the 10th Street Study in St. Cloud. The project team will be at the Monthly Market, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27. The public is invited to come and ask questions and give feedback. (Twitter)
• California and New York investors have pumped millions of dollars into Anuvia, an Orlando firm. (Subscription: Orlando Business Journal)
• Orlando Business Journal is inviting the public to meet the top professional Central Florida "up and comers" at the 2022 40 Under 40 Awards celebration and networking reception on May 12. The deadline is May 5. (Twitter)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next 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.