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The Apopka Voice
Published September 23What’s streaming on Disney+ in October
Disney+ begins October with new seasons of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ and Adventure Time: Side Quests, followed by Marvel's VisionQuest on Oct. 14. The calendar also includes Halloween specials, the KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS film and live episodes of Dancing with the Stars.
South Lake Tablet
Published September 23Orlando Health South Lake Hospital to Host ‘Sip and Screen: Pink in Paris’ Event (Sept 30)
submitted by Adrian McDonald, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Orlando Health South Lake Hospital will celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month with “Sip and Screen: Pink in Paris,” a Parisian-inspired evening focused on women’s wellness, early detection and breast health. The…
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 23Nearly 100 OCPS teachers face layoffs and district weighs future school closures
Six weeks into the school year, nearly 100 Orange County Public Schools employees are facing possible layoffs as the district grapples with the financial squeeze of shrinking enrollment.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 23Anderson alleges a political agenda behind the discretionary funds debate
Commissioner Nadia Anderson alleges that last Wednesday's debate over discretionary spending and a proposed amphitheater event was part of a broader political effort against her.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 23The Continued Development of Homes and Buildings in Florida
Florida's housing and building sectors continue to evolve, blending historic architecture with new construction, housing growth and hurricane-resistant building standards.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 22DRC to review 95-home subdivision plan, child care facility and three special events
The Apopka Development Review Committee will review a construction plan for 95 single-family lots near Kelly Park Road and a proposed child care facility on Chandler Road. The Sept. 23 agenda also includes a Bronson Peak plat and three special-event applications.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 22Florida Blue Foundation awards $3.1 million to combat food insecurity
The Florida Blue Foundation is awarding $3.1 million to eight community-based initiatives addressing food insecurity across the state. The programs will serve students, farmworkers, uninsured residents, people experiencing homelessness, and rural communities.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 22Cars, storefronts and a residence targeted in Apopka burglary report
The Apopka Police Department reported six burglaries between September 16 and September 19. The incidents included three auto burglaries, two commercial burglaries, and one residential burglary.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 22Apple TV+ fills October with adventure, comedy and crime
Apple TV+ will roll out six original premieres during October, including two feature films and four series. The schedule ranges from family animation and an offbeat British comedy to a historical Everest drama and a dark serial-killer thriller.
South Lake Tablet
Published September 22Trivia Night At Orlando Cat Café Combines Fun And Felines (Sept 25)
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a trivia champion? Put your knowledge to the test while enjoying an evening surrounded by adorable cats and kittens at Orlando Cat Café’s upcoming Trivia Night. The event will take place on Friday, September 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Orlando Cat…
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 22Lake County sheriff hopes to expand drone fleet with $12.6 million from federal immigration fund
The agency wants to develop a Drone as First Responder system, which could remotely launch some pre-placed drones from fixed sites.
Bungalower
Published September 22More Than 50 Orlandoans Picked Up a Phone Looking for New Friends
Making friends as an adult is weird. You can download an app to find a date, order dinner without talking to anyone and have almost anything dropped at your front door. But finding someone who wants to grab brunch on Sunday or play pickleball after work can still feel…