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Published 4 hours agoNative yards tour to support future museum at Apopka Birding Park
Orange Audubon's Bird-friendly Native Yards Tour will showcase eight Central Florida home landscapes on Sunday, October 4, from 9 am to 2 pm. Proceeds will support the planned Natural History Museum at Apopka Birding Park, and participants should register by October 2 to access a…
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Published September 29Opera Orlando Opens Its Season with ‘Madame Butterfly’ This Weekend
Opera Orlando is kicking off its 2026-27 season this weekend with one of the most famous operas in the repertoire, Puccini’s Madame Butterfly. The new production takes over Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for three performances: Friday, Oct. 2 and…
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Published 9 hours agoOrlando Parking Just Got More Expensive, and Say Goodbye to Meters
Parking in Orlando officially got a little more expensive today. The City of Orlando‘s new parking rates and citation fees took effect Oct. 1, part of a broader overhaul that also includes longer enforcement hours, the removal of traditional parking meters and a shift to cashless…
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Published September 30Black Phin Is Leaving Harmon Collective, But It’s Not Goodbye
Back in June 2025, we wrote about how a CrossFit gym moving into the former home of The Heavy made us groan, only to walk inside and discover one of our favorite new coffee shops. Now, Black Phin Coffee Bar is getting ready to leave Harmon Collective at 1152 Harmon Avenue in…
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Published September 30Zaza’s New Flagship Restaurant Is Now Open in SoDo
Back in February, we told you that Zaza Cuban Comfort Food was taking over the former Brick & Fire Pizza space at 1621 S. Orange Avenue in SoDo. Now they’re officially open. Zaza opened the doors Wednesday to what the local Cuban restaurant chain is calling its new flagship…
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Published September 29Trader Joe’s Halloween Mini Totes Drop Tomorrow. You’ve Been Warned.
At various points in history, we, as a society, have decided certain things are worth losing our minds over. Stanley cups. Labubus. And, apparently, tiny grocery bags. Trader Joe’s is dropping its limited-edition Halloween Mini Canvas Totes on Wednesday, Sept. 30, which means the…
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Published September 29Ájini Is Now Open on Ivanhoe Row, Bringing African Art and Fashion to the Neighborhood
Another new shop has officially joined Swanson’s Ivanhoe Row. Ájini, the African atelier we first told you about earlier this year, is now open at 1221 N. Orange Avenue, filling the space created when longtime neighbor Tim’s Wine Market downsized its footprint. When we first…
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Published 4 hours agoSouth Apopka annexation study finds path forward, but substantial costs remain
A feasibility study finds that annexing South Apopka is legally and physically achievable, but estimates approximately $30.5 million in capital needs for police, fire and public services. The City Commission will discuss the report on October 7 and consider a procedural step…
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Published 4 hours agoUF study targets large female pythons to improve removal efforts
A UF/IFAS study suggests that removing large reproductive female Burmese pythons could have a greater impact on population control than capture totals alone indicate. Researchers developed a demographic weighting system and tested machine-learning models to help agencies focus…
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Published 4 hours agoNew vs. Pre-Owned Private Jets: Which Acquisition Strategy Makes More Sense?
Compare new and pre-owned private jets, including purchase price, customization, availability, maintenance, depreciation and total ownership costs.
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Published 4 hours agoOrange County launches Green PLACE Hiking Spree with 40 trails to explore
Orange County's Green PLACE Hiking Spree invites residents to explore 40 trails and earn rewards for completing three, 10, 15, or more hikes. The program runs through Earth Day, April 22, 2027, and also offers free monthly guided hikes.
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Published 4 hours agoThe trouble with Flock cameras is the surveillance system’s architecture, not just some of its users
Reports of misuse of Flock license plate cameras have raised questions about how police access and share vehicle movement records. Arizona State University professor Henry F. Fradella argues that the system's design requires stronger safeguards beyond internal policies and audit…