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The Apopka Voice
Published October 01DRC flags access and infrastructure concerns in 165-home proposals
Apopka's Development Review Committee recommended denying two residential submissions totaling 165 proposed homes and lots because access, safety, and infrastructure questions remain unresolved.
The Apopka Voice
Published October 01Last year, Floridians over 60 lost nearly $710M to cybercrime – here’s what to do if you or a loved one has been scammed
Florida residents aged 60 and older reported nearly $710 million in cybercrime losses in 2025, highlighting the financial toll of scams targeting older adults. A University of Tampa cybersecurity educator outlines six steps victims and their families can take after a scam.
The Apopka Voice
Published October 01AAA: Two-thirds of Florida adults have seen children ride e-bikes or e-scooters without helmets
A survey from AAA found that 66% of Florida adults have seen children riding e-bikes or e-scooters without helmets, while 83% support helmet requirements. AAA urges riders to wear properly fitted helmets certified for their devices' speed and capabilities.
The Apopka Voice
Published October 01Burglary, weapons and assault charges highlight Apopka’s weekly arrest report
The APD listed burglary, weapons, assault, and drug charges among the arrests reported Sept. 20-26. The department also recorded 1,680 calls for service, 58 citations, and 31 crashes.
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 30Orange County approves rules for e-bikes, other micromobility devices
The new rules set a maximum speed limit of 20 mph for e-bikes used on roadways and shoulders.
Immigration detention money flows in Florida's governor's race
Florida's GOP gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds raised more than $115 million for the midterms. Some of that money comes from groups tied to immigration operations in the state.
Bungalower
Published September 30Orange County Eyes STAR Plan for Faster Transit on Colonial, OBT and More
Orange County leaders took a step Tuesday toward something Orlando has talked about for decades: a public transportation system that could make it easier to get around without a car. County commissioners signaled support for studying the Sunshine Transit Advancement Resolution,…
Bungalower
Published September 30New Spicy Food Festival Is Bringing the Heat to Festival Park Oct. 10-11
If your spice tolerance extends beyond a little extra Cholula, a new food festival is coming to Orlando next month. The inaugural Orlando Fire & Flavor Festival will take over Festival Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, from noon-9 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Organized…
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 30Orange County’s Vision 2050 will return — this time, with an opt-out for developers
A controversial state law halted the county’s new, long-awaited comprehensive plan shortly after its adoption last year.
Orange commissioners accept plans they previously rejected to develop near Shingle Creek
The move follows a special magistrate’s recommendation for commissioners to let the project advance.
If Florida ends school rules for vaccines, a new study predicts a wave of measles nationwide
The disease was declared eliminated from the US in 2000, but outbreaks have increased in recent years as vaccine skepticism rises.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 29DRC to review housing lots, charter school revision and community park
Apopka's Development Review Committee will consider residential plans, a charter school revision and an amenity park Wednesday morning. The agenda also includes access roads near State Road 429 and applications for three community events.