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The Apopka Voice
Published September 04The Senior Advisors Difference: Medicare Guidance That Doesn’t End After Enrollment
Senior Advisors helps clients understand Medicare, compare coverage options, find potential savings and navigate changes with free, ongoing guidance.
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 04New affordable housing units are coming to Pine Hills
Nearly 100 new affordable housing units are coming to Pine Hills.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 04Online Bingo Made Fun: Game Formats, Winning Patterns, and Multi-Card Tips
Get familiar with online Bingo rules, exciting formats, winning patterns, multi-card play, and responsible gaming tips.
Bungalower
Published September 04Cows ’n Cabs Returns to Winter Park This November, Tickets Go On Sale Today
Cows ’n Cabs is returning to Winter Park for its 14th year, with two nights of food, booze, and live music on November 5 and 7. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 4 at noon. The weekend starts Thursday, November 5, with Tapas & ’Tinis, a 300-person event from 7-10 p.m.…
Positively Osceola
Published September 04UCF Opens Season With Historic 73-6 Win; Former Kowboy Taevion Swint Scores First Touchdown as a Knight
ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF celebrated the start of its 20th season at the Bounce House with a record-setting 73-6 victory over Bethune-Cookman on Thursday night, highlighted locally by former Osceola […]
Bungalower
Published September 04Papa Llama Is Closing After Nearly 10 Years in Orlando
One of Orlando’s most celebrated independent restaurants is saying goodbye. Papa Llama owners Maria and Kevin Ruiz shared with Bungalower Friday morning that Papa Llama has closed its doors and is no longer open for service. “As you know, Kevin and I have been running PAPA LLAMA…
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 04Florida drownings rise: Why autism advocates want parents on alert this Labor Day
During Labor Day celebrations, advocacy groups are warning parents to keep a close eye on autistic children while they’re in homes with pools
Skook News
Published September 04Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 3rd, 2026
Skook News Obituaries: September 3rd, 2026 Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area. 📩 Daily Schuylkill County Obituary Alerts in Your Inbox ------------------------------------------------ Scott William Sterner , 53, of Orlando, FL passed away with his daughter,…
The Apopka Voice
Published September 04The Price of Saying No: Apopka cannot have a bare-bones budget without feeling the cuts
Apopka's elected officials want to keep the millage rate low while preserving community programs, filling staff vacancies, and addressing years of deferred needs. Eventually, they must acknowledge that rejecting recurring revenue means cutting services, drawing on reserves, or…
The Apopka Voice
Published September 03Marriott hotel moves closer to construction at Floridian Town Center
The Apopka City Commission unanimously approved the major development plan for a four-story Fairfield Inn and TownePlace Suites hotel at Floridian Town Center. The developer must complete the construction site plan review, while a related Fudge Road annexation will return for a…
The Apopka Voice
Published September 03Orange County targets mosquito spraying after locally acquired dengue case
Orange County Mosquito Control is concentrating spraying efforts in targeted areas after health officials confirmed a locally acquired case of dengue fever. Residents are encouraged to prevent mosquito bites and eliminate standing water around their homes.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 03A child’s ZIP code can shape the risk of being shot in Florida
More than 4,000 Florida children were hospitalized with firearm injuries from 2018 through 2024, with a small number of ZIP codes accounting for a disproportionate share of the cases. Orange County's 32805 ZIP code recorded the state's highest rate.