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The Apopka Voice
Published October 02Orange County launches Green PLACE Hiking Spree with 40 trails to explore
Orange County's Green PLACE Hiking Spree invites residents to explore 40 trails and earn rewards for completing three, 10, 15, or more hikes. The program runs through Earth Day, April 22, 2027, and also offers free monthly guided hikes.
The Apopka Voice
Published October 01The trouble with Flock cameras is the surveillance system’s architecture, not just some of its users
Reports of misuse of Flock license plate cameras have raised questions about how police access and share vehicle movement records. Arizona State University professor Henry F. Fradella argues that the system's design requires stronger safeguards beyond internal policies and audit…
City of Casselberry News
Published October 01Casselberry Connection - Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec 2026
Osceola News-Gazette
Published October 01Movie in the Park returns Friday with 'Toy Story 5'
Movie in the Park returns Friday with 'Toy Story 5' Staff Report Thu, 10/01/2026 - 18:13
Osceola News-Gazette
Published October 01Former Kissimmee youth mentor sentenced after conviction on sex abuse charges
Former Kissimmee youth mentor sentenced after conviction on sex abuse charges News Staff Thu, 10/01/2026 - 17:55
South Lake Tablet
Published October 01Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted For Northern Service Area
From The City of Groveland The City of Groveland has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory issued September 29 for the City’s Northern Water Treatment Plant service area. The advisory was issued following a water main break near the Sunshine Water Treatment Plant that…
City of Oviedo News
Published October 01Water Warriors Unite! City Water Restrictions
Please take a moment to review city water restrictions for reclaimed and potable water. There is a watering schedule for odd and even addresses
South Lake Tablet
Published October 01Wildfire Update October 2: Silver Eagle Road Marsh Fire Expands to 281 Acres, 90% Contained
Groveland (October 2) The Silver Eagle Road Marsh Fire increased and now remains at 281 acres and is now 90% contained. FFS‑WFC wildland firefighters will continue monitoring the area by air patrol and drones. Light smoke or smoldering may still be visible, which is normal for a…
Florida announces Oct. 8 hearing on plan to end rules for 4 vaccines
As part of the state surgeon general's push for "medical freedom," Florida wants to change rules that require four vaccines for schools, daycare and adult education programs.
Central Florida Public Media
Published October 01New space station crew launches from Florida on SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule
The crew of four — two NASA astronauts, one from Canada, and a Russian cosmonaut — heads to the International Space Station after liftoff from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
El Osceola Star
Published October 01TEDxOrlando regresa el 17 de octubre para la conversación más importante de Orlando
Orlando, FL – TEDxOrlando regresa el sábado 17 de octubre de 2026, a partir de las 11:00 a. m., en el recién renovado teatro Linda W. Chapin del Centro de…
Florida’s proposed science standards sideline evolution and climate change
The Florida Department of Education released its first comprehensive rewrite of science learning standards in nearly two decades, with the last one adopted in 2008.