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The Apopka Voice
Published September 01Second Harvest calls on Central Florida to take action against hunger
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida asks residents to take at least one action to fight hunger in September. Community members can donate, volunteer, attend an event, advocate for hunger relief, or wear orange for Hunger Action Day.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 01Three vehicle burglaries among four incidents reported in Apopka
Apopka police reported four burglaries during the week of Aug. 23-29, including three involving vehicles. The incidents occurred on Dekleva Drive, Marvin C. Zanders Avenue, Dreamy Day Street and Brighton Avenue.
Bungalower
Published September 01Tickets Are On Sale for Dazzling Nights, Returning with a 50-foot Snowman
Spooky season has already been here for a couple of weeks, and now Christmas is breathing heavily right behind it. Tickets are now on sale for Dazzling Nights, which returns to Harry P. Leu Gardens November 20 through January 3 with new oversized light installations, live…
Bungalower
Published September 01Grand Bohemian Is Gone. Its Replacement Wants to Be a Little More Orlando.
After 25 years of dark velvet, European art and one of downtown Orlando’s most recognizable hotel names, the Grand Bohemian name is officially gone. The hotel at 325 S. Orange Avenue began operating Tuesday as Hotel Beauden, pronounced “Boh-den,” trading the identity it has…
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 01Wedgefield residents weigh in on ways to fund fixes for struggling water, wastewater systems
The Florida Governmental Utility Authority declined to acquire the deteriorating utility systems, which have “significant and immediate needs.”
The Apopka Voice
Published September 01Utility and sanitation rates, 137-room hotel headline Apopka City Commission agenda
The Apopka City Commission will consider utility and sanitation rate increases at its Sept. 2 meeting at the Apopka Community Center. The agenda also includes a proposed 137-room hotel, several land-use changes, and policies governing public participation and board appointments.
The Apopka Voice
Published August 31Rotary Club of Apopka to assemble 100 backpacks for human trafficking survivors
The Rotary Club of Apopka will assemble 100 rescue backpacks for children and adults recovered from human trafficking situations across Central Florida. The community service project begins at 5 p.m. Sept. 3 at First Methodist Church of Apopka.
The Apopka Voice
Published August 31New Data: Orange County Animal Services saves more cats than 99% of U.S. shelters
Orange County Animal Services saved 7,191 cats during the 12 months ending in September 2025, according to a nationwide study by cat-care brand KittySpout. That placed the shelter among the top 1% in the country and represented approximately one cat saved every hour and 13…
The Apopka Voice
Published August 31AAA: Florida gas prices remain elevated heading into Labor Day weekend
Although pump prices have fluctuated from week to week, Florida's state average has hovered around $3.92 per gallon over the past 45 days, generally remaining within a narrow range despite volatility in the energy market.
The Apopka Voice
Published August 31Everything streaming in September
Entertainment can be overwhelming, with many streaming services adding new shows and movies weekly. Here is a list of new releases in September.
Bungalower
Published August 31Holocaust Center Condemns Nazi Display at Kia Center as Questions Turn to City Promotion
The Holocaust Center of Florida is condemning a Nazi flag and Nazi salutes displayed during a combat sports event at downtown Orlando’s Kia Center Saturday night, while calling on organizers to take accountability. The display occurred during Duel: Arena 1 on Aug. 29, which…
Bungalower
Published August 31Orlando Tried to Become “Hollywood East.” This Time, It’s Trying Something Different.
Orlando has been here before. In the late 1980s and early ’90s, Central Florida was being talked about as a potential “Hollywood East.” Disney and Universal were investing heavily in production facilities, Nickelodeon was bringing hundreds of hours of television production to…