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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…
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.
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.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 24UF study finds invasive cogongrass can make Florida fires spread faster
A University of Florida study found that cogongrass can increase fire spread and flame length under certain conditions. Researchers say controlling the invasive grass may also reduce fire risk around homes and other properties.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 24What’s coming to HBO Max in October: ‘War,’ ‘Get Jiro’ and more
War and Get Jiro are among the October arrivals announced for HBO Max. The platform has not yet released its full schedule for October.
OCPS reduces school bus fuel use amid gas price hike
With diesel prices averaging a little over $6 a gallon in Orlando, Orange County Public Schools is taking steps to reduce how much fuel its transportation fleet uses.
Bungalower
Published September 24Wait For It: SunRail is Adding Late Trains for ‘Hamilton’ at Dr. Phillips
If you’ve ever looked at a SunRail schedule before a weeknight show downtown and thought, “Well, that’s not going to work,” somebody apparently heard you. SunRail is adding a special 11 p.m. northbound train from Church Street Station during the upcoming Orlando run of Hamilton,…
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 24Winter Park’s new rules require training for e-bike riders under 16
Riders under 16 years old must complete a city-approved education program and wear a helmet. But first the City Commission has to vote on a resolution designating those education programs.
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 24Nine Florida springs will get new cleanup plans under legal settlement
The settlement is aimed at addressing nitrogen pollution that contributes to harmful algae blooms in one of the largest concentrations of freshwater springs in the world.
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…