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The Apopka Voice
Published October 01Last year, Floridians over 60 lost nearly $710M to cybercrime – here’s what to do if you or a loved one has been scammed
Florida residents aged 60 and older reported nearly $710 million in cybercrime losses in 2025, highlighting the financial toll of scams targeting older adults. A University of Tampa cybersecurity educator outlines six steps victims and their families can take after a scam.
The Apopka Voice
Published October 01AAA: Two-thirds of Florida adults have seen children ride e-bikes or e-scooters without helmets
A survey from AAA found that 66% of Florida adults have seen children riding e-bikes or e-scooters without helmets, while 83% support helmet requirements. AAA urges riders to wear properly fitted helmets certified for their devices' speed and capabilities.
The Apopka Voice
Published October 01Burglary, weapons and assault charges highlight Apopka’s weekly arrest report
The APD listed burglary, weapons, assault, and drug charges among the arrests reported Sept. 20-26. The department also recorded 1,680 calls for service, 58 citations, and 31 crashes.
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 30Orange County approves rules for e-bikes, other micromobility devices
The new rules set a maximum speed limit of 20 mph for e-bikes used on roadways and shoulders.
Immigration detention money flows in Florida's governor's race
Florida's GOP gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds raised more than $115 million for the midterms. Some of that money comes from groups tied to immigration operations in the state.
Bungalower
Published September 30Black Phin Is Leaving Harmon Collective, But It’s Not Goodbye
Back in June 2025, we wrote about how a CrossFit gym moving into the former home of The Heavy made us groan, only to walk inside and discover one of our favorite new coffee shops. Now, Black Phin Coffee Bar is getting ready to leave Harmon Collective at 1152 Harmon Avenue in…
Bungalower
Published September 30Zaza’s New Flagship Restaurant Is Now Open in SoDo
Back in February, we told you that Zaza Cuban Comfort Food was taking over the former Brick & Fire Pizza space at 1621 S. Orange Avenue in SoDo. Now they’re officially open. Zaza opened the doors Wednesday to what the local Cuban restaurant chain is calling its new flagship…
Bungalower
Published September 30Orange County Eyes STAR Plan for Faster Transit on Colonial, OBT and More
Orange County leaders took a step Tuesday toward something Orlando has talked about for decades: a public transportation system that could make it easier to get around without a car. County commissioners signaled support for studying the Sunshine Transit Advancement Resolution,…
Bungalower
Published September 30New Spicy Food Festival Is Bringing the Heat to Festival Park Oct. 10-11
If your spice tolerance extends beyond a little extra Cholula, a new food festival is coming to Orlando next month. The inaugural Orlando Fire & Flavor Festival will take over Festival Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, from noon-9 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Organized…
Central Florida Public Media
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.
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.