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Published August 30Hotel Transylvania Monster Breakfast Brings Drac, Mavis and Frightfully Fun Dining to SeaWorld Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — Halloween mornings are getting a monstrous makeover at SeaWorld Orlando, where Drac, Mavis and their friends from Sony Pictures Animation’s Hotel Transylvania are welcoming families to an […]
Central Florida Public Media
Published August 30Dolly unravels but increased rainfall still heading towards Florida
Tropical Storm Dolly formed on Aug. 27 but less than 24 hours later it degenerated into a tropical wave, east of the Caribbean islands.
Positively Osceola
Published August 29SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Sprint 5K Returns, Challenging Runners to Race Through the Frights
ORLANDO, Fla. — Runners looking for something a little more frightening than the typical 5K can lace up their shoes — and prepare to run for their lives — when […]
Bungalower
Published August 29Pig Floyd’s and Pigzza Are Combining Under One Roof in Mills 50
Pig Floyd’s Urban BBQ is leaving its longtime Mills 50 home and moving in with Pigzza. Owner Thomas Ward announced Friday that the two concepts will combine under one roof at Pigzza, 1050 N. Mills Avenue, bringing Pig Floyd’s barbecue and Pigzza’s pizza and pasta together in one…
Central Florida Public Media
Published August 29Roman telescope readies for launch to study what holds our universe together
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will study things like dark matter and dark energy. Its field of view is 100 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope.
The Apopka Voice
Published August 28New ESL Instructor Brings Free English Classes to Apopka Library
Orange County Library System offers free ESL classes, conversation groups and online resources for English learners at its North Orange Branch and other locations.
The Apopka Voice
Published August 27After years of legal battles, Southwick Commons opens in Apopka
Southwick Commons has opened 192 affordable apartments in Apopka after years of litigation and permitting disputes with the City. Rents at the community begin at approximately $1,103 for one-bedroom units, $1,440 for two-bedroom units, and $1,647 for three-bedroom units.
The Apopka Voice
Published August 27OCPS VPK programs outperform the state in the latest ratings
Ninety-six percent of Orange County Public Schools' 91 Voluntary Prekindergarten sites were rated above expectations or excellent in the state's latest accountability results. That exceeded the 88% achieved by public-school VPK programs statewide and in Florida's other large…
The Apopka Voice
Published August 27DOH-Orange issues mosquito-borne illness advisory
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County is reporting increased mosquito-borne disease activity after several sentinel chickens tested positive for West Nile virus. Health and mosquito-control officials have expanded surveillance and targeted treatments in affected…
The Apopka Voice
Published August 27Tiny house villages are increasingly responding to the homeless crisis in America’s fast‑growing cities
Rapid population growth in cities such as Charlotte, Austin, and Phoenix has brought new investment but also intensified housing costs, displacement, and homelessness. Tiny house villages are emerging as one community-based response, increasing nationally from 34 in 2019 to 123…
The Apopka Voice
Published August 27Hulu’s September lineup features ‘Chad Powers,’ a ‘Snowfall’ spinoff and new ‘American Horror Story’
Hulu's September lineup features the second season of Chad Powers, the premiere of The Drop: A Snowfall Saga and three opening episodes of American Horror Story: 13. The month also brings Wicked, A Complete Unknown, Poor Things and dozens of catalog movies and television seasons.
The Apopka Voice
Published August 27Simple Ways to Make Your Florida Home More Comfortable for the Whole Family
Practical tips for Florida homeowners to create a more comfortable, functional and family-friendly home through maintenance, organization and flexible spaces.