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El Osceola Star
Published August 25Orlando Health inicia jornadas de detección de cáncer de mama en agosto
Orlando, FL – Los hospitales de Orlando Health en los condados de West Orange y Osceola inician varias jornadas de detección de cáncer de mama a partir de esta semana,…
Bungalower
Published August 25Leu Gardens Master Plan Shelved After Community Pushback
Remember those big plans to remake Harry P. Leu Gardens? They’re no longer moving forward. The City of Orlando says it has ended the current conceptual master plan and master planning process, citing community feedback and uncertainty surrounding Amendment 3, a property tax…
Union County Times
Published August 25Meeting the patients where they are – Lake Butler Hospital has $7 million in grants. What it funds is still being worked out.
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Nearly $7 million in state-administered rural health money is headed to Lake Butler Hospital, but residents wondering exactly what that will change about their care will have to wait a few more weeks for an answer. The hospital was approved…
The Apopka Voice
Published August 25How to Choose a Moving Company in Los Gatos: Helpful Tips
Planning a move to Los Gatos? Learn how to choose a reliable moving company, compare estimates, protect your belongings, and prepare for a stress-free move.
Bungalower
Published August 25Omar José Cardona Comes Home for Judson’s Live Debut with Broadway Friends Aug. 28
Orlando powerhouse Omar José Cardona is coming home, and he is bringing some Broadway friends with him. The Voice finalist will make his solo debut at Judson’s Live on Friday, Aug. 28, with performances at 7 and 9 p.m. inside the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.…
Central Florida Public Media
Published August 25Florida seeks repeal of four required vaccines for schools
The Florida Department of Health is proposing a rule to remove some vaccines for public school attendance, a move that has been in play for almost a year after Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced his intent to get rid of all vaccine mandates in the state.
Bungalower
Published August 25Orlando’s Downtown Preservation Workaround Is Now Drawing a State Warning
Florida historic preservation officials have given the City of Orlando 180 days to fix problems with its temporary overhaul of downtown preservation rules or risk losing a federal-state certification tied to preservation funding and oversight. The warning comes in an Aug. 21…
The Apopka Voice
Published August 24Florida homeowners insurance costs remain highest in the nation
Florida remains the country's most expensive state for homeowners insurance after average premiums increased 18% in 2025. Orange County and Apopka homeowners may pay less than the statewide average, but local costs vary considerably depending on the house, coverage level, insurer…
The Apopka Voice
Published August 24UF/IFAS Extension Orange County announces September classes and workshops
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County will offer a full schedule of educational programs in September covering health, housing, gardening and urban agriculture. Classes are available online and in person, with costs ranging from free to $50.
The Apopka Voice
Published August 24AAA: Florida gas prices hold steady despite rising oil costs
Florida gas prices remained relatively stable during the past week, averaging $3.86 per gallon for regular unleaded. AAA cautions that rising crude oil and gasoline futures could place upward pressure on prices in the coming days.
The Apopka Voice
Published August 24Why millions of people around the world will contract measles in 2026
Nearly 11 million people worldwide are expected to contract measles this year, according to the World Health Organization. Although safe and effective vaccines are available, supply shortages and declining vaccination rates have left millions of children vulnerable.
The Apopka Voice
Published August 24Everything coming to Apple TV+ in September
Apple TV+ will add four major premieres in September, including "Mayday," "Last Seen," a new season of "Slow Horses" and the McConaughey-Harrelson comedy "Brothers." New episodes of "Ted Lasso," "Dark Matter" and "Women in Blue" also will arrive throughout the month, while "Silo"…