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The Apopka Voice
Published 16 hours agoSeminole County Chamber opposes Amendment 3 over economic concerns
The Seminole County Chamber's board voted unanimously to oppose Amendment 3 after reviewing its potential local impact. Chamber leaders said the proposal could strain public services and create uncertainty for small businesses and nonprofits.
Positively Osceola
Published 21 hours agoOsceola Council on Aging’s Jeep Raffle Helps Keep Meals and Connection on the Road
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Across Osceola County, a Meals on Wheels delivery can bring a homebound senior more than lunch. It can also bring a familiar face, a wellness check and […]
Positively Osceola
Published 22 hours agoWinter Wonderland Gala: A Night of Purpose, Magic, and Community | Una noche de propósito, magia y comunidad
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Osceola Council on Aging’s Winter Wonderland Gala promises an elegant evening, but its purpose extends beyond the celebration. Guests and sponsors will help support programs that […]
Positively Osceola
Published 4 hours agoExperience Kissimmee CEO DT Minich Inducted Into Florida Tourism Hall of Fame
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — DT Minich, who joined Experience Kissimmee as its first president and CEO in 2014, has been named the 2026 inductee into VISIT FLORIDA’s Florida Tourism Hall of […]
The Apopka Voice
Published 16 hours agoApopka-Seminole rivalry loses its edge as Blue Darters fall 43-18
Apopka and Seminole once played games that helped shape the state championship races. Friday's 43-18 Seminole victory showed how much the matchup has changed.
South Lake Tablet
Published 22 hours agoA BIG Win For The South Lake High School Eagles At Home On Sept 25
by Coach Brad Lord, South Lake High School Football The SLHS Eagles opened district play by shutting out Wekiva this past Friday, Sept 25 scoring 34-0 at Eagle stadium. The Eagle offense had over 450 yards on the offensive side of the ball and multiple players had strong…
Positively Osceola
Published September 27Wise Beyond His Years: AJ Wise’s Big Night and Leadership Earn Osceola Air Player of the Week Honors
Perhaps no one understands his role on a football team better than Tohopekaliga wide receiver AJ Wise. The diminutive 5-9 receiver came up big again on Thursday night in helping […]
Positively Osceola
Published September 26Big Plays and Stalled Drives Sink Kowboys in District Loss to Lake Gibson
By: J. Daniel Pearson Positively Osceola Another lackluster offensive performance, along with a defense that allowed too many big plays at inopportune moments, spelled out another loss for the Osceola […]
Lake & Sumter Style
Published September 25Virginia’s Pancake Palace Serves Pizza-Sized Pancakes; Changes Lives
There’s a reason people are talking about the pancakes at Virginia’s Pancake Palace. Their pancakes are 14 inches across, so large they arrive on a pizza pan, and they are piled with toppings. They’re fluffy, photogenic and designed to be shared, unless one is hungry enough to…
Orange County Commission to consider STAR Plan for mass transit
The Sunshine Transit Advancement Resolution plan would start with bus rapid transit and include light rail and heavy rail. It focuses on eight high-volume transportation corridors crisscrossing Orange County.
Seminole County school tests wearable panic button for campus emergencies
It was part of a code red drill in which staff members are testing a wearable device designed to speed up emergency responses. The system is already in several Florida districts, including Hillsborough and Pinellas.
Central Florida Public Media
Published 5 hours agoSeminole County school tests wearable panic button for campus emergencies
It was part of a code red drill at Choices in Learning Elementary Charter School in Winter Springs, where staff are testing a new wearable crisis alert button designed to speed up emergency responses.