🌱 Honolulu Harry's Coming Soon + Bit Brigade Mega Man 2 Concert

Carlos Hernandez
Updated ·3 min read

Happy Sunday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around Orlando today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 86 Low: 63.

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Here are the top five stories in Orlando today:

1. A new Hawaiian-themed restaurant called Honolulu Harry's is opening in College Park with a planned opening by mid-March. It will feature poke bowls and tropical drinks. (Bungalower)

2. The latest in unemployment fraud has showed up in the files of a Central Florida commercial real estate company, Maitland's Beyond Commercial, as 18 people filed claims for a company they never worked for. Owner Amy Calandrino said she was never notified by the DEO that unemployment insurance claims had been filed against her company. She said she filed rejections for all 18 claims with the DEO. (Click Orlando)

3. A Volusia County Council member says bats may be the solution to keeping the area's mosquito population under control. The county currently spends nearly $11 million a year on mosquito control. The theory has not been proven as an effective counter-measure. (WFTV)

4. Ongaku Overdrive is returning to the Abbey in Orlando on Saturday, March 5 with a Bit Brigade show of the soundtrack to Mega Man 2 while playing the classic Capcom game alongside the band. Attendees can also expect Megan Man-themed beverages, vendors, and gaming. (Orlando Weekly)

5. Mattie B’s Just Ribs is a local Black-owned business that serves up more than just ribs while also honoring the owner's grandmother. Owner, Terry Anderson, also sells a variety of briskets, sausages, turkey, pork and chicken on the grill of his food truck. You can find the food truck at events from Osceola County to Tampa. (Osceola-New Gazette)

Today in Orlando:

  • Clermont Farmer's Market at Historic Downtown Clermont. (9:00 AM)

  • Orlando Taco Festival at Drive Shack. (2:00 PM)

  • Florida Mushrooming With Fungi Jon at Mead Botanical Garden. (2:00 PM)

  • Dragons & Fairies At Leu Gardens. (6:00 PM)

  • Open House: Kevin Harris "Joy-Filled Noise" at Timucua. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • City of Orlando has announced it will be closing the COVID testing site at Camping World Stadium on February 28. (WFTV)

  • I-4 Express lanes are now open and you can drive free of charge through Wednesday, March 2. (Twitter)

  • Orange County Parks and Recreation is now hiring individuals ages 16 and older for Summer Camp positions ($11 an hour) at 13 Orange County Parks and Recreation sites. Those interested must be able to communicate in English (verbal and written) and pass a drug test and background check. (Twitter)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.

This article originally appeared on the Orlando Patch