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Published August 27After years of legal battles, Southwick Commons opens in Apopka
Southwick Commons has opened 192 affordable apartments in Apopka after years of litigation and permitting disputes with the City. Rents at the community begin at approximately $1,103 for one-bedroom units, $1,440 for two-bedroom units, and $1,647 for three-bedroom units.
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Published August 27Tiny house villages are increasingly responding to the homeless crisis in America’s fast‑growing cities
Rapid population growth in cities such as Charlotte, Austin, and Phoenix has brought new investment but also intensified housing costs, displacement, and homelessness. Tiny house villages are emerging as one community-based response, increasing nationally from 34 in 2019 to 123…
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Published August 27Hulu’s September lineup features ‘Chad Powers,’ a ‘Snowfall’ spinoff and new ‘American Horror Story’
Hulu's September lineup features the second season of Chad Powers, the premiere of The Drop: A Snowfall Saga and three opening episodes of American Horror Story: 13. The month also brings Wicked, A Complete Unknown, Poor Things and dozens of catalog movies and television seasons.
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Published August 27Simple Ways to Make Your Florida Home More Comfortable for the Whole Family
Practical tips for Florida homeowners to create a more comfortable, functional and family-friendly home through maintenance, organization and flexible spaces.
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Published August 27Commission to review $228.9 million tentative budget at September 1 workshop
The Apopka City Commission will review a proposed $228.9 million citywide budget at a workshop beginning at 1 pm Tuesday, September 1. The meeting follows a weeks-long millage dispute and shifts the focus to departmental spending and potential reductions ahead of the final…
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Published August 26Crabb sworn in as Orange County District 2 Commissioner
Mike Crabb took the oath of office Tuesday as Orange County's District 2 commissioner, filling a seat vacant since April. Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta attended the ceremony and said he looks forward to working with Crabb to advance Apopka's interests through a stronger county…
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Published August 26Dr. Phillips Center’s free holiday festival returns in November
The free Frontyard Holiday Festival will transform Dr. Phillips Center's outdoor spaces into a holiday destination from November 27 through December 31. Visitors can enjoy nightly snowfall, firepits, movies, live performances, seasonal refreshments, interactive attractions, and…
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Published August 2625 arrests in seven days: Inside Apopka’s weekly police report
The Apopka Police Department reported 25 arrests during the week of Aug. 16-22. Officers also responded to 1,586 calls for service, investigated 43 crashes, and issued 113 citations.
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Published August 26Everything coming to HBO/Max in September
HBO and HBO Max will welcome "Backrooms" in September while continuing several of the platform's summer series. The schedule also includes season finales for "Hard Knocks," "Conan O'Brien Must Go" and "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe."
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Published August 26Apopka CRA adopts $7.8 million budget, redirects money to park and sidewalks
The Apopka CRA approved a nearly $7.85 million FY2027 budget, including about $6.13 million in reserves and carryover funds. The board also redirected $299,000 toward Alonzo Williams Park, advanced a Duke Energy property purchase, and tabled a proposed down-payment assistance…
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Published August 26APD reports seven burglaries during the week of August 16-22
The Apopka Police Department reported seven burglaries during the week of Aug. 16-22. Six involved vehicles, including four incidents reported along Grand Sayan Loop on the same day.
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Published August 26Everything coming to Disney+ in September
Disney+ will launch its September schedule with a major return to the Star Wars universe, two Spider-Man films and a full slate of live entertainment, family programming, documentaries and podcasts.