🌱 Gator Bite Sends Teen To Hospital + 'Arcade' Esports Venue Coming

Hi all. I'm Carlos Hernandez, back with your fresh edition of the Orlando Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now, including...

• A new esports video game and entertainment venue is coming to Orlando called Arcade.
• Two former employees of an Orlando tour company are accused of stealing the company's client list.
• A young teenager was hospitalized after being bitten while swimming a in a creek in Central Florida.

But first, today's weather: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 91 Low: 76.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Publix has launched a new ice cream truck tour that will move throughout Florida over the next month, including in Orlando. Flavors on the truck include Lemon Berry Bliss, Piña Colada, strawberry, lactose-free options and more. The truck will stop in Lake Eola on Friday, July 7 at 101 S. Rosalind Ave. (Fox 35)
2. An Orlando-based tour company, called Orlando Tour, is suing two previous employees after the company said they took information to help steal clients, according to court records. The company is seeking $30,000 in damages. The accused employees also registered the name "The Orlando Tour Company" with the Florida Division of Corporations. (Click Orlando)
3. A young teenager was hospitalized after being bitten by an alligator while swimming in a creek in Winter Springs. 911 audio shows the moment the victim called emergency services and that the victim remained calm while explaining the situation. Trappers are searching for the gator. (WESH)
4. A new esports venue and video game arcade venue called Arcade is opening soon at the Society Orlando residential complex. The new entertainment spot will offer live tournaments, prizes, social gaming and more. In addition, there will be an on-site dining option called Bar & Grill. (Click Orlando)
5. A Central Florida man from Flagler County is accused by police of swallowing cocaine during a traffic stop. Police said the accused man had "white flakes on his face and beard" and an open bag in his lap. The man is currently in the hospital. (WFTV)

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Today in Orlando:

Friday, June 23

• Sunset Walk's Fired-Up Fridays. (5 p.m.)
• Goat Yoga at Alaska Farms and Co. (6 p.m.)
• "A Streetcar Named Desire" at Timucua Arts Foundation. (7 p.m.)
• Flamenco Fridays at Jaleo Disney Springs. (7:30 p.m.)
• Pauly D at The Vanguard. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orlando Weekly shared: "After less than three years of service, popular downtown Orlando bar/restaurant Neon Beach served its last meal, paving the way for a new eatery to come. 👀." (Orlando Weekly via Instagram)
• Montgomery Biscuits shared: "Mack Wilson’s 2nd Annual Celebrity Softball Game is this Saturday. We're excited to host such a star-studded list of talent, especially for a good cause. Tickets are available on our story." (Montgomery Biscuits via Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department shared: "Congratulations to all the graduates of Operation Positive Direction Youth Mentoring Program. We are so proud of you." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer shared: "We're getting closer to the launch of rail service connecting Orlando to south Florida. I joined Brightline to help celebrate the end of construction of its track at Orlando International Airport (MCO)." (Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer 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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