Following a shooting in Downtown Orlando over the weekend that injured seven, changes are coming to curb the violence, something that local business owners say is a good thing.
What You Need To Know
- After a shooting this past weekend, local police are adding checkpoints to the downtown area
- Local businesses are happy about the change
- Leaders want people to still come to downtown and feel safe
Mayor Dyer announced Monday that access checkpoints will be in place as soon as this weekend for those looking to head to the area.
John SanFelippo owns numerous downtown bars, restaurants and music venues, like The Social, The Beachem and Aero.
“Twelve total in Downtown Orlando,” he said. “Been down here for 27 years, we are not going anywhere.”
He longevity in the downtown area was one reason he was devastated to hear the news of a shooting that hurt seven just a few yards away from his businesses.
“Well, it is…
