Local News in Orange County

The Apopka Voice Published September 18

Real Faces of Homlessness with Katie

Bungalower Published September 18

Pig Floyd’s x Pigzza Opens Today in Mills 50

A new sign was going up over Pigzza on Mills Avenue Friday morning, just hours before Pig Floyd’s and Pigzza were set to officially begin their new life together. The combined Pig Floyd’s x Pigzza opens at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at 1050 N. Mills Avenue, bringing Thomas Ward’s…

Bungalower Published September 18

Franco’s Flop Fest Is Back Sunday

We warned you this was coming. Now we know who gets to judge your form. Franco’s Flop Fest returns to Baldwin Park this Sunday, Sept. 20, for its fifth year of competitive belly flopping, with a particularly Orlando panel deciding who takes home the title. Judges include local…

Bungalower Published September 18

PaperMap Theater Is Back With Another American Classic in Thornton Park

There’s something especially charming about watching people make theater because they simply want to make theater. That’s a big part of what PaperMap Theater & Co. is building inside its tiny storefront space at 2 N. Summerlin Avenue in Thornton Park, where its second community…

The Apopka Voice Published September 17

Commission meeting spirals into accusations and threats of legal action

A discussion about limiting city spending on commissioner-led events descended into accusations, threats of ethics complaints, and warnings of possible lawsuits. Commissioner Nadia Anderson said the proposed guardrails were meant to target her, while other commissioners denied…

The Apopka Voice Published September 17

How the American revolt against Flock cameras mirrors the Boston Tea Party of 1773

A growing bipartisan backlash against automated license plate readers has prompted communities to cancel contracts and some opponents to damage the cameras. A historian argues that the movement echoes colonial resistance to British surveillance and government intrusion before the…

The Apopka Voice Published September 17

Orange County adds faster testing for mosquito-borne illnesses

Orange County Mosquito Control has added new laboratory technology to detect viruses in mosquito samples more quickly. The PCR testing capability could deliver same-day results, reduce costs, and improve mitigation efforts.

The Apopka Voice Published September 17

Florida county officials try to eliminate public comment on development

Lee County residents organized against a sweeping growth-plan rewrite they said was rushed, poorly publicized, and designed to diminish their influence over development. Their successful opposition is especially relevant in Apopka, where the placement, livestreaming, and official…

The Apopka Voice Published September 17

Florida first responders warn Amendment 3 could slow 911 response

Florida public safety leaders are opposing Amendment 3, warning that its reduction of local property tax revenue could mean fewer first responders and slower 911 response times. They say meaningful tax relief should be paired with a clear and sustainable plan for funding police,…

Bungalower Published September 17

That Little Checkerboard Building in Mills 50 Next To Wally’s Is Up For Lease

That little white checkerboard building next to Wally’s is looking for a new tenant. The storefront at 1011 N. Mills Avenue, most recently home to men’s clothing shop Tesón Artwear, is now being advertised for lease. The space is currently empty. Tesón appears to have closed…

Bungalower Published September 17

Colonial Promenade Is Nearly Empty, And Orlando Remembers What It Used To Be

If you grew up in Orlando, there’s a decent chance you have a Colonial Promenade memory. Maybe it was a cheap movie at the old discount theater, wandering through Sam Ash, eating at Sweet Tomatoes, or checking out books from the Herndon Branch Library. When Bungalower stopped by…

Central Florida Public Media Published September 17

Astronauts’ stay on station extend as relief crew’s launch delayed

The next NASA crew rotation on the International Space Station has been delayed, extending the stay of the current crew aboard.