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Published September 30Orange 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.
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Published September 30Mount Dora Road Construction Takes Toll on Local Businesses
A major road improvement project designed to address safety and drainage concerns near one of Mount Dora’s busiest intersections is taking a toll on businesses caught behind the construction. Lake County is building a roundabout at Old U.S. Highway 441 and Eudora Road as part of…
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Published September 30Gerrymandering came for Kissimmee. So we hit the road to talk to voters
A new congressional map tripled the district’s size. So we decided to visit its constituents, both old and new, to understand what it means for voters.
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Published September 30On the Scene: Havana Nights IDW Foundation Gala
The IDW Foundation, founded by Jena Sullivan and Gloria Ebey, hosted its 3rd Annual IDW Foundation Gala, drawing an impressive crowd at the sold-out event. Guests embraced the evening's Havana Nights theme, arriving dressed to impress and ready to dance the night away. Adding to…
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.
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Published September 30South Lake Names Adel Ramirez Girls Soccer Coach
South Lake High School has appointed Adel Ramirez as the new head coach of the Lady Eagles girls soccer team, school officials announced welcoming him "to the nest." Coach Ramirez is a lifelong Lake County resident. He steps into the role with deep ties to our community and more…
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Published September 30Cancer Survivor Chase Bryant Leads Mount Dora Defense in Breakout Year
Mount Dora High School sophomore Chase Bryant is in the middle of a breakout defensive season for the Hurricanes. Chase is posting numbers that have made him one of Mount Dora's and Lake County's most disruptive forces while carrying a personal story that began with a…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 30Central Florida’s First Inter-School Band Championship Comes To Clermont This Sunday. Twelve Student Bands From Five Music Schools Compete At The Clermont Performing Arts Center on October 4
About sixty young musicians from five Central Florida music schools will take the stage this Sunday, October 4, at the Clermont Performing Arts Center for World of Bands Florida, the region’s first inter-school band championship. Twelve student bands from The World of Music…
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Published September 30On the Scene: The Social Cellar Opens at Historic Magnolia House
The historic Magnolia House in Leesburg welcomed a new chapter as the home of The Social Cellar, which celebrated its grand opening on Friday, September 4. Owners James, Shawna and Lizzy Pancari poured their creativity into the historic property, refreshing the space with new…
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.
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Published September 29Leesburg Aviation Chapter Marks 50 Years With Fly-In Breakfast
Pancakes, planes and a shared love of aviation brought pilots and families to Leesburg International Airport Saturday as EAA Chapter 534 celebrated 50 years of flying, building and introducing new generations to the skies. The Mid-Florida chapter of the Experimental Aircraft…
The Apopka Voice
Published September 29DRC 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.