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The Apopka Voice
Published 23 hours agoApopka 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 23 hours agoUF 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 23 hours agoWhat’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.
Sun brace for an 'emotional' farewell as the WNBA franchise plays its final game in Connecticut
The Connecticut WNBA franchise will play its final game in the state before it moves to Houston next year after an impressive run for the first independently owned team in the league. Texas will be the third stop for the franchise; the team moved from Orlando to Connecticut in…
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 24Central Florida advocates urge action on terminated TPS for Haitians
Advocates in Central Florida are urging for Haitians’ Temporary Protected Status to be restored.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 24Proposed firefighter contract includes $12,000 raises, pension increase and new pay incentives
A proposed three-year contract would give Apopka firefighters a $12,000 first-year raise, additional annual increases, and a uniform 4% pension accrual rate. Union members overwhelmingly ratified the agreement, which now awaits City Commission approval.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 24Brown, Crabb debate highlights different approaches to growth, spending in District 2
Orange County Commission District 2 candidates Kamia Brown and Mike Crabb agreed that infrastructure, traffic, water quality, and public safety are among the district's most pressing concerns. Their debate revealed sharper differences over growth, government spending, economic…
The Apopka Voice
Published September 24Survey finds mental health concerns remain high among young adults
In a UnitedHealthcare survey, 62% of college students and young adults not enrolled in college reported a mental or behavioral health concern in the past year. Dr. Danielle Madril recommends open conversations, careful use of AI tools, and greater awareness of professional and…