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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…
The Apopka Voice
Published September 29More than 30 Apopka firefighters complete Tunnel to Towers run despite storm
More than 30 Apopka firefighters joined Sunday's Tunnel to Towers run in New York City despite travel delays and stormy conditions. Former Fire Chief Chuck Carnesale called the group "relentless" in its commitment to honoring those lost on September 11.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 29Nesta’s plan for Apopka resource center draws hope and caution from service groups
Mayor Nick Nesta invited Apopka service organizations to help shape a proposed resource center for people experiencing homelessness and other hardships. Participants welcomed the chance to coordinate their work but urged the city to set realistic goals and follow through.
Bungalower
Published September 28City Hall’s Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit Is Now On Display Downtown
Orlando City Hall is looking a little more colorful right now. The City of Orlando’s 20th annual Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibition is now on display at the Terrace Gallery, featuring work from 27 Hispanic visual artists from across Central Florida. The free exhibition runs…
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Published 23 hours agoBlack 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…
Union County Times
Published September 28Tigers defeat state champs 3-1 in volleyball
Union County High School’s volleyball team defeated defending Rural Class state champion Branford 3-1 (25-16, 26-24, 25-27, 25-20) on Sept. 21 in Lake Butler. Mallory Waugh and Elizabeth Fowler had 29 and 22 assists as the Tigers handed the Buccaneers just their second loss of…
Florida announces Oct. 8 hearing on plan to end rules for 4 vaccines
As part of the state surgeon general's push for "medical freedom," Florida wants to change rules that require four vaccines for schools, daycare and adult education programs.
El Osceola Star
Published 3 hours agoTEDxOrlando regresa el 17 de octubre para la conversación más importante de Orlando
Orlando, FL – TEDxOrlando regresa el sábado 17 de octubre de 2026, a partir de las 11:00 a. m., en el recién renovado teatro Linda W. Chapin del Centro de…
Florida’s proposed science standards sideline evolution and climate change
The Florida Department of Education released its first comprehensive rewrite of science learning standards in nearly two decades, with the last one adopted in 2008.