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The Apopka Voice
Published September 08In Case You Missed It: Apopka budget choices, hotel progress, and community leadership
Apopka's budget debate and the consequences of rejecting new revenue led this week's most-read coverage, while a Marriott-branded hotel moved closer to construction at Floridian Town Center. Readers also followed stories about principled leadership, a longtime pastor's community…
The Apopka Voice
Published September 04Online Bingo Made Fun: Game Formats, Winning Patterns, and Multi-Card Tips
Get familiar with online Bingo rules, exciting formats, winning patterns, multi-card play, and responsible gaming tips.
Positively Osceola
Published September 04UCF Opens Season With Historic 73-6 Win; Former Kowboy Taevion Swint Scores First Touchdown as a Knight
ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF celebrated the start of its 20th season at the Bounce House with a record-setting 73-6 victory over Bethune-Cookman on Thursday night, highlighted locally by former Osceola […]
The Apopka Voice
Published September 03A child’s ZIP code can shape the risk of being shot in Florida
More than 4,000 Florida children were hospitalized with firearm injuries from 2018 through 2024, with a small number of ZIP codes accounting for a disproportionate share of the cases. Orange County's 32805 ZIP code recorded the state's highest rate.
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 03Florida football teams adjust early morning practice, avoiding dangerous heat
Their record isn’t the only thing that’s hot. Practice in the afternoon has had dangerous temperatures, forcing teams adjust how they prepare for the big game.
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…
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.
The Apopka Voice
Published August 30Everything coming to Netflix in September
Netflix's September lineup includes the second season of The Gentlemen, Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story and a new generation of students in A Different World. The schedule also features dozens of licensed movies, international series, documentaries, comedy specials, family…
Central Florida Public Media
Published August 30NASA launches its newest space telescope on the hunt for mysterious dark matter
The tour-bus-sized telescope aims to unravel cosmic mysteries and identify more than 100,000 planets beyond our solar system.
Central Florida Public Media
Published August 30NASA launches its newest space telescope on the hunt for mysterious dark matter
The tour-bus-sized telescope aims to unravel cosmic mysteries and identify more than 100,000 planets beyond our solar system.
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.