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The Apopka Voice
Published September 24Central Florida Community Arts seeks new executive director
Central Florida Community Arts is searching for an executive director to lead the nonprofit as artist participation and production attendance grow. The organization is seeking a leader with experience in fundraising, collaboration, and community engagement.
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 25Brightline obtains $490 million to restructure its debt. Bankruptcy judge must approve
High-speed rail company Brightline has entered into a financial restructuring agreement that would help it reorganize its billions of dollars of debt — while other entities of the company are set to file for bankruptcy.
Bungalower
Published September 25Saikō Coffee Has a New Winter Park Shop Brewing
About a year after opening inside a pickleball facility on South Orange Blossom Trail, Saikō Coffee is getting ready for its next chapter with a new location in Winter Park. Owner Josue Villacis tells Bungalower the new shop will give Saikō room to create the kind of experience…
Bungalower
Published September 24Earthy Picks Temporarily Closes in Downtown
Earthy Picks Vegan Cafe has temporarily closed its South Eola restaurant while its owner works through what she described as an “unexpected internal business matter.” Founder Tatiana Henao announced the closure Wednesday on Instagram, saying the restaurant will remain closed…
Bungalower
Published September 24Reeves Sports Bar Is Ready to Kick Things Off Downtown Tonight
Reeves Sports Bar is ready to start pouring drinks and slinging wings in downtown Orlando. The new sports bar will soft open Thursday, Sept. 24, at 50 E. Central Boulevard, taking over the former Swiggs space next to Casey’s on Central. As we previously reported, Reeves comes…
Bungalower
Published September 24Rye Row by Olde Hearth Is Now Soft Open in Ivanhoe Village
Ivanhoe Village officially has a new place to grab a baguette. Rye Row by Olde Hearth is now soft open at 1231 N. Orange Avenue on Swanson’s Ivanhoe Row, bringing fresh breads, pastries, cookies, and coffee to the former House of Sploot space, which left the Row for a larger…
Dengue alert issued in Orange County, as Florida's locally acquired cases rise
Orange County Mosquito Control is working to prevent another locally acquired case of dengue.
Brightline gets $490 million to restructure its debt. Bankruptcy judge must approve
High-speed rail company Brightline has entered into a financial restructuring agreement that would help it reorganize its billions of dollars of debt — while other entities of the company are set to file for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy proceedings will not affect the…
Brightline reaches restructuring deal that will give it $490M in new capital, lower debt
Brightline, which reports a 17% increase in revenue this year, said that its Miami-to-Orlando high-speed rail operations will not be impacted.
VoxPopuli
Published September 25Let's get ready to vote! | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Whether you vote by mail, vote early or vote on Election Day, here's the info you need to ensure your voice is heard and your vote counts.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 24Apopka approves firefighter contract with $12,000 first-year base pay increase
The Apopka City Commission unanimously approved a three-year contract with the city's firefighters' union. The agreement includes a $12,000 first-year increase in base pay for bargaining-unit employees and runs through September 2029.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 24Apopka to host fifth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Saturday
Apopka's fifth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration will take place Saturday, September 26, from 4 to 8 pm at Kit Land Nelson Park. The free event will feature live entertainment, food vendors, and community organizations.