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Central Florida Public Media Published August 29

Roman 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 27

Tiny 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 27

Hulu’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 27

Simple 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.

Bungalower Published August 27

Even FDOT Is Saying Goodbye to Dolly Parton

The Florida Department of Transportation is joining the chorus of tributes to Dolly Parton this week. Electronic highway signs spotted around Central Florida Thursday morning read: “DON’T TEXT JOLENE. EYES ON THE ROAD. GET HOME SAFE.” The message is a nod to Parton’s 1973 classic…

The Apopka Voice Published August 26

Everything coming to HBO/Max in September

HBO and HBO Max will welcome "Backrooms" in September while continuing several of the platform's summer series. The schedule also includes season finales for "Hard Knocks," "Conan O'Brien Must Go" and "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe."

El Osceola Star Published August 26

SeaWorld Orlando anuncia la Fun Card 2027 con la mejor oferta del año y revela una emocionante programación de eventos para 2027

Orlando, FL — SeaWorld Orlando ofrece a sus visitantes un año repleto de festivales emblemáticos, atracciones familiares, celebraciones de temporada y entretenimiento inolvidable. Para que los visitantes puedan disfrutar de…

The Apopka Voice Published August 26

Cancer vaccines could transform treatment and prevention – but misinformation about mRNA vaccines threatens their potential

Moderna and Merck announced that their personalized mRNA vaccine, intismeran autogene, reduced melanoma recurrence when combined with Keytruda, marking the first successful late-stage trial of an mRNA cancer vaccine. The breakthrough has a Central Florida connection: an Orlando…

The Apopka Voice Published August 26

Labor Day travelers face higher costs, heavy traffic as Orlando ranks among top destinations

Labor Day travelers should prepare for higher airfare, hotel costs, and potentially more expensive gasoline as Americans head out for the unofficial end of summer. AAA ranks Orlando as the nation's second-most-popular domestic destination and expects some of the heaviest highway…

The Apopka Voice Published August 26

Everything coming to Disney+ in September

Disney+ will launch its September schedule with a major return to the Star Wars universe, two Spider-Man films and a full slate of live entertainment, family programming, documentaries and podcasts.

The Apopka Voice Published August 25

How 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.

The Apopka Voice Published August 24

Florida 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…

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