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El Osceola Star
Published September 17Alcalde de Orlando, Buddy Dyer y el Concejo Municipal proclaman el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en la Ciudad de Orlando
Orlando, FL – La Ciudad de Orlando celebra la vigésima edición del Mes de la Herencia Hispana con eventos que reconocen la cultura, el legado y las aportaciones de la…
Bungalower
Published September 17Rolling Loud Tickets Go On Sale Today For 2027 Orlando Return
If you’re ready to commit to a music festival before knowing who is actually playing, today’s your day. Rolling Loud tickets go on sale at noon Thursday, Sept. 17, for the hip-hop festival’s return to Camping World Stadium May 7-9, 2027. Three-day passes start at $249 all-in,…
Bungalower
Published September 17Bad As’s Is Finally Doing Breakfast, With a Little Help From Its Friends
Chef John Collazo has wanted to serve breakfast at Bad As’s pretty much since the beginning. Nearly a decade after opening his Milk District sandwich shop, he’s finally doing it, with a little help from his friends. L’Encanto Bakery has joined Bad As’s at 207 N. Primrose Drive,…
Bungalower
Published September 17Encore Is Getting Stuck In ‘Groundhog Day’ At Dr. Phillips Center This Weekend
Fresh off its well-received summer production of Disney’s Frozen, Encore Performing Arts is returning to the Dr. Phillips Center this weekend with Groundhog Day The Musical. Encore will present five performances Sept. 18-20 in the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater. Based on the 1993 Bill…
The Apopka Voice
Published September 17Apopka adopts $237 million budget after months of debate
The Apopka City Commission unanimously approved a $237.25 million budget and a 4.6761 millage rate for fiscal year 2026-27. The final hearing also revived discussion of forensic audits as commissioners questioned city reserves, impact fees, and future financial reviews.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 17DRC denies 312-unit Floridian Town Center apartment plan
A proposed 312-unit apartment development at Floridian Town Center must return to Apopka's Development Review Committee after staff recommended denial because several issues remain unresolved. The DRC also advanced a 78-lot Crossroads at Kelly Park plat and reviewed three…
The Apopka Voice
Published September 17AdventHealth grant helps Quest expand transportation access for people with developmental disabilities
Quest, Inc. has been selected as a 2026 AdventHealth grant partner to help reduce transportation barriers for people with developmental disabilities. The funding will allow the Central Florida nonprofit to enhance its accessible transportation fleet and improve connections to…
The Apopka Voice
Published September 17Orange County Mayor shares prostate cancer journey, urges men to get screened
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is sharing his experience with Stage 1 prostate cancer to encourage men to discuss screening and risk factors with their doctors. After undergoing surgery earlier this year, Demings says early detection gave him more treatment options and helped…
The Apopka Voice
Published September 17A busy week for APD brings 24 arrests across Apopka
The Apopka Police Department reported 24 arrests, including one juvenile, during the week of September 6-12. Battery, controlled-substance possession, DUI, and outstanding warrants were among the allegations listed.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 16Making a Mark: Six Orange County Businesses Shaping the County's Growth in 2026
From a new $15 million emergency room in Apopka to a Michelin-recognized sushi bar in Winter Park, here are six Orange County businesses that expanded, opened, or made news in 2026.
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 16Florida approves statewide AI rules for K-12 schools and colleges
The Florida Board of Education voted Wednesday to require public school districts and charter schools to add artificial intelligence requirements to their internet safety policies.
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 16Rain chances to increase as upper-level low to produce squally weather
An upper-level low that will move across Florida late during the week and over the weekend will help to increase moisture and erosion to east coast beaches.