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VoxPopuli
Published September 22House District 39 race reflects fight between public health and "medical freedom" | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Midterm election pits vaccine skeptic against infectious disease specialist as the Republican-led government tries to eliminate vaccine mandates for daycare and school entry.
Bradford County Telegraph
Published September 22Tigers lose 48-21 to Lake Weir despite early success
BY LISA HOLTZENDORF Special to the Telegraph-Times-Monitor Union County High School’s football team gave undefeated Lake Weir all it could handle early, taking a lead twice before the Hurricanes pulled away, defeating the Tigers 48-21 on Sept. 18 in Lake Butler. It was an…
Bungalower
Published September 22Second Harvest Volunteers Pack More Than 111,000 Meals in 24 Hours
Hunger doesn’t exactly punch a time clock, so neither did hundreds of volunteers at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida last week. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida hosted its second annual Hunger Never Sleeps event Sept. 18-19, keeping volunteers packing and…
Bungalower
Published September 22Winter Park Library Has 56 Free Book Club Kits Ready to Check Out
Book clubs already come with enough logistical challenges, like finding a night everyone can actually make it. Tracking down 10 copies of the same book doesn’t need to be one of them. Winter Park Library is highlighting its free Book Club Kits, a collection of 56 titles packaged…
Bungalower
Published September 22The Boheme Is Now Libra, And Yes, The Jazz Brunch Is Staying
When the Grand Bohemian Hotel became Hotel Beauden earlier this month, its longtime signature restaurant got a new name too: The Boheme became Libra. After we reported on the hotel’s new identity, one question kept popping up: What about the brunch? Good news. Sunday Jazz Brunch…
The Apopka Voice
Published September 22Planning Commission to review plans for 557 homes, industrial projects
The Apopka Planning Commission will consider plans for 557 single-family homes and two industrial projects Tuesday evening. The agenda also includes a special exception for overnight commercial-vehicle parking and a Land Development Code workshop.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 22How to Find the Right Balance Between Rest and Recreation
Learn how to balance rest and recreation, recognize what your mind and body need, and make better use of your free time without over-scheduling.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 22Two dengue cases confirmed in the Apopka area
Health officials have confirmed two additional locally acquired dengue fever cases in the Apopka area, prompting a mosquito alert for Orange County. Mosquito Control is expanding surveillance and targeted treatment in Apopka, Pine Hills, and other parts of the county.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 22Florida projects $1 billion budget deficit by 2030
Florida is projected to run multibillion-dollar surpluses over the next two fiscal years before expenditures exceed available general revenue by about $1 billion in 2029-30. The state's long-range outlook says lawmakers will need to adjust revenue or spending to avoid the…
The Apopka Voice
Published September 22Florida gas prices climb to four-month high as oil costs rise
Florida gas prices surged 21 cents last week as rising crude oil costs placed renewed pressure on prices at the pump. The statewide average settled at $4.30 per gallon on Sunday, while reported prices in Apopka ranged from $3.99 to $4.33.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 22Everything coming to Amazon Prime Video in October
Prime Video's October schedule features new and returning series, original movies, true-crime specials and NBA doubleheaders. Highlights include a new adaptation of Stephen King's "Carrie," the second season of "The Terminal List" and the return of "Helluva Boss."
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 21Dengue alert issued in Orange County, as Florida’s locally acquired cases rise
Orange County Mosquito Control is working to prevent another locally acquired case of dengue.