Orlando/ Community & Society
Published on August 06, 2019
Top Orlando news: Coconut patties vie to be state's official candy; Orlando rents increasing; morePhoto: Willis Lam/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Orlando.

Lakeside restaurant Mesa21 closes

Hopes ran high when news came that Mesa21 — a restaurant promising the most authentic Mexican food in America — would be renovating and moving.

Read the full story on Orlando Weekly.

New state symbol could be Orlando-made coconut patties

Coconut patties, promoted by Anastasia Confections as a "unique, time-tested recipe," are being pushed to be the Sunshine state's official candy.

Read the full story on Orlando Weekly.

Surprising absolutely no one, Orlando rents are getting higher

A new survey of private listing data found Orlando rents are up 2.4% from the same time last year.

Read the full story on Orlando Weekly.

New skyscrapers could be coming to downtown 

A report states that five new skyscrapers could be coming  as developers look at various sites for potential projects, including housing, hotels and retail.

Read the full story on Graham Media: WKMG News 6.

3-year-old dies after being found unresponsive at home

The boy was found at a home on Lake Como Circle on Sunday afternoon, police said.

Read the full story on Graham Media: WKMG News 6.


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