This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s downtown “bungalow neighborhoods.” Click HERE to listen to Episode 412 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 FM, recorded at Cloudhop Bakeshop in the SoDo District.

TOP TEN HEADLINES

  1. The owner of Southern Nights and his partner have been indicted on multiple counts of child pornography. The nightclub and its sister properties have been transferred to new ownership.
  2. The Michelin Guide has added four more Orlando restaurants to its collection of favorites, per its ongoing agreement with Visit Florida and Friends.
  3. Orlando Main Streets has joined forces with local breweries to help make the best Orlando Beer Week ever, and the fun kicks off on January 24.
  4. A new French Brasserie is opening on the second floor of the ghost town that is City Food Hall in Ivanhoe Village. It’s led by some rockstar chefs though so we expect it’ll be delicious.
  5. Longtime favorite The Aardvark has closed. And they’re blaming their lawyers.
  6. A new family-friendly cafe space has opened in Mills 50 and it looks like they’ve got Hobbit houses. We will find out if adults can use them for photo ops and let you know.
  7. Thornton Park just got a new mural of a neighborhood cat. Because, Thornton Park.
  8. Editorial collaborative of 10 local news organizations to examine the impact of Florida’s camping ban.” – Central Florida Public Media
  9. MegaCon confirms ‘Lethal Weapon’ stars Danny Glover and (uh oh) Mel Gibson as special guests.” – Orlando Weekly
  10. How mass deportations might hit Orlando immigrant community.” – Orlando Sentinel

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