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Published 21 hours agoOpera Orlando Opens Its Season with ‘Madame Butterfly’ This Weekend
Opera Orlando is kicking off its 2026-27 season this weekend with one of the most famous operas in the repertoire, Puccini’s Madame Butterfly. The new production takes over Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for three performances: Friday, Oct. 2 and…
The Apopka Voice
Published September 29More than 30 Apopka firefighters complete Tunnel to Towers run despite storm
More than 30 Apopka firefighters joined Sunday's Tunnel to Towers run in New York City despite travel delays and stormy conditions. Former Fire Chief Chuck Carnesale called the group "relentless" in its commitment to honoring those lost on September 11.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 29Nesta’s plan for Apopka resource center draws hope and caution from service groups
Mayor Nick Nesta invited Apopka service organizations to help shape a proposed resource center for people experiencing homelessness and other hardships. Participants welcomed the chance to coordinate their work but urged the city to set realistic goals and follow through.
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Published September 28City Hall’s Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit Is Now On Display Downtown
Orlando City Hall is looking a little more colorful right now. The City of Orlando’s 20th annual Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibition is now on display at the Terrace Gallery, featuring work from 27 Hispanic visual artists from across Central Florida. The free exhibition runs…
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Published 15 hours agoTrader Joe’s Halloween Mini Totes Drop Tomorrow. You’ve Been Warned.
At various points in history, we, as a society, have decided certain things are worth losing our minds over. Stanley cups. Labubus. And, apparently, tiny grocery bags. Trader Joe’s is dropping its limited-edition Halloween Mini Canvas Totes on Wednesday, Sept. 30, which means the…
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Published 22 hours agoÁjini Is Now Open on Ivanhoe Row, Bringing African Art and Fashion to the Neighborhood
Another new shop has officially joined Swanson’s Ivanhoe Row. Ájini, the African atelier we first told you about earlier this year, is now open at 1221 N. Orange Avenue, filling the space created when longtime neighbor Tim’s Wine Market downsized its footprint. When we first…
Union County Times
Published September 28Tigers defeat state champs 3-1 in volleyball
Union County High School’s volleyball team defeated defending Rural Class state champion Branford 3-1 (25-16, 26-24, 25-27, 25-20) on Sept. 21 in Lake Butler. Mallory Waugh and Elizabeth Fowler had 29 and 22 assists as the Tigers handed the Buccaneers just their second loss of…
The Apopka Voice
Published September 27Apopka-Seminole rivalry loses its edge as Blue Darters fall 43-18
Apopka and Seminole once played games that helped shape the state championship races. Friday's 43-18 Seminole victory showed how much the matchup has changed.
Central Florida Public Media
Published 8 hours agoOrange County’s Vision 2050 will return — this time, with an opt-out for developers
A controversial state law halted the county’s new, long-awaited comprehensive plan shortly after its adoption last year.
Orange commissioners accept plans they previously rejected to develop near Shingle Creek
The move follows a special magistrate’s recommendation for commissioners to let the project advance.
If Florida ends school rules for vaccines, a new study predicts a wave of measles nationwide
The disease was declared eliminated from the US in 2000, but outbreaks have increased in recent years as vaccine skepticism rises.
The Apopka Voice
Published 10 hours agoDRC to review housing lots, charter school revision and community park
Apopka's Development Review Committee will consider residential plans, a charter school revision and an amenity park Wednesday morning. The agenda also includes access roads near State Road 429 and applications for three community events.