🌱 Woman Shot, Killed By 10-Year-Old + PR’s Taco Palace Sold

Morning, Orlando. Carlos Hernandez here with your Thursday edition of the Orlando Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Let's have at it...

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 91 Low: 74.

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Here are the top five stories today in Orlando:

1. A woman is dead after a 10-year-old shot her following a fight with the girl's mother late Monday night, according to the Orlando Police Department. The shooting happened just before midnight along the 1400 block of Mercy Drive, police said. (Orlando Patch)

2. The Christner family is celebrating a special anniversary on Friday, June 24 to honor 29 years of dining in Orlando at Christner's Prime Steak & Lobster located at 729 Lee Road. Proceeds from their anniversary dinner will benefit Aspire Health Partners, a non-profit 501(c)3 behavioral healthcare organization. (Orlando Patch)

3. A 19-year-old woman, shot and killed early Wednesday at an Orange County apartment complex has been identified, deputies said. The Orange County Sheriff's Office said Raniyah A’shanti Gandy died in the shooting, which occurred at around 3 a.m. at The Park at Highgate on North Powers Drive near Silver Star Road. (Click Orlando)

4. Protesters rallied on Wednesday at Orlando City Hall to call for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to be removed from office. Student activist Jack Petocz promoted the event on his Twitter page. He called DeSantis' time in office a "reign of terror." (WESH)

5. Long-running College Park restaurant PR’s Taco Palace has been sold to new owners. The restaurant will be temporarily closed this month to make some minor changes. The restaurant will be closed from Wednesday, June 1 through Monday, June 6, and reopen on Tuesday, June 7 at 11 a.m., with bar service ending at 4 p.m. (Bungalower)

Today in Orlando:

• Leu Gardens Leaf It! at Harry P. Leu Gardens. (10 a.m.)
• Maitland Public Library's Summer Reading Kickoff. (1 p.m.)
• Thursday Night Market in Thornton Park District. (6 p.m.)
• 1st Thursdays True Colors Ft. Daya Betty at Orlando Museum Of Art. (6 p.m.)
• Night Glow Paddle In Paradise at Lake Ivanhoe Boat Ramp. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• On Wednesday, the FDLE announced that a Titusville police officer has been arrested in the shooting death of a man in 2021. Titusville Police Officer Joshua Payne, 29, was arrested on a charge of manslaughter in the death of 40-year-old James Lowery. (WESH)
• SunRail, Brightline and Central Florida have landed a vital federal grant for studies needed to install rail service from east of Orlando’s airport to the International Drive and theme park district and on to Tampa. (Subscription: Orlando Sentinel)
• Meals are available at Orange County schools with summer programs, summer camps, several churches and 6 library locations. (Orange County Public Schools)
• Orlando City Council is set to review the recommended plan for redistricting. The council is scheduled to vote on the plan on June 6, 2022. (Bungalower)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.

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