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The Apopka Voice
Published 5 hours agoMore 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 5 hours agoNesta’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.
Bungalower
Published 11 hours agoCity 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…
Union County Times
Published 10 hours agoTigers 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.
Positively Osceola
Published 4 hours agoSeaWorld Orlando’s “Miracles” Returns to a Christmas Celebration Filled With Holiday Favorites
ORLANDO, Fla. — For many Central Florida families, SeaWorld Orlando has long been one of the most beautiful and exciting theme parks to visit during the holidays. Its Christmas Celebration […]
The Apopka Voice
Published 5 hours agoOrange County approves $9 billion budget with $1.1 billion for public safety
Orange County commissioners approved a roughly $9 billion budget that directs more than $1.1 billion to the Sheriff's Office, Fire Rescue and Corrections. The county also set aside $19.5 million for affordable housing while warning that Amendment 3 could reduce future property…
The Apopka Voice
Published 5 hours agoFlorida gas prices jump 18 cents over the last week
Florida gas prices rose 18 cents last week before falling 6 cents over the weekend, AAA reported. The statewide average stood at about $4.37 per gallon on Sunday, roughly $1.42 more than a year earlier.
The Apopka Voice
Published 5 hours agoEverything coming to Netflix in October
Netflix's October schedule opens with Florence Pugh in East of Eden and later in the month brings Ben Affleck's Animals. Returning favorites include The Diplomat, Nobody Wants This, and Lupin, alongside horror films, documentaries, and a live darts event.
VoxPopuli
Published 14 hours agoUNF poll: property insurance a bigger worry than property taxes for Florida homeowners | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Concern cuts across party lines, despite attention paid to Amendment 3.
Central Florida Public Media
Published 16 hours agoSpaceX's Starship launches on first orbital mission from Texas
Starship is key to SpaceX's commercial success and NASA's plans to land humans on the moon. This is the 14th flight of the uncrewed Starship, but the first time it reached orbit.
Orange County Commission to consider STAR Plan for mass transit
The Sunshine Transit Advancement Resolution plan would start with bus rapid transit and include light rail and heavy rail. It focuses on eight high-volume transportation corridors crisscrossing Orange County.