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The Apopka Voice
Published 5 hours agoApopka-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 September 25Brightline obtains $490 million to restructure its debt. Bankruptcy judge must approve
High-speed rail company Brightline has entered into a financial restructuring agreement that would help it reorganize its billions of dollars of debt — while other entities of the company are set to file for bankruptcy.
Bungalower
Published September 25Saikō Coffee Has a New Winter Park Shop Brewing
About a year after opening inside a pickleball facility on South Orange Blossom Trail, Saikō Coffee is getting ready for its next chapter with a new location in Winter Park. Owner Josue Villacis tells Bungalower the new shop will give Saikō room to create the kind of experience…
The Apopka Voice
Published 4 hours agoApopka commissioners offer four perspectives on City Hall dismissals
Apopka's four commissioners responded to the departure of interim City Administrator Radley Williams and Finance Director Blanche Sherman. Their statements offer different views on the changes underway at City Hall and what should happen next.
The Apopka Voice
Published 5 hours agoIn Case You Missed It: Firefighter pay, a District 2 debate and a City Hall dispute
Apopka approved a firefighter contract with a $12,000 first-year base pay increase, while Orange County District 2 candidates Brown and Crabb debated growth and spending. The week's coverage also examined a dispute over city discretionary funds, sidewalk safety, and drug warrants…
The Apopka Voice
Published 5 hours agoEverything streaming on Hulu in October
Hulu opens October with a major movie drop, including horror favorites Die Hard and Ghostbusters. Later arrivals include five Hunger Games films, returning series, and Hulu originals.
The Apopka Voice
Published 7 hours agoReal Faces of Homelessness with Pastor Scott - Part 1
Dengue alert issued in Orange County, as Florida's locally acquired cases rise
Orange County Mosquito Control is working to prevent another locally acquired case of dengue.
Brightline gets $490 million to restructure its debt. Bankruptcy judge must approve
High-speed rail company Brightline has entered into a financial restructuring agreement that would help it reorganize its billions of dollars of debt — while other entities of the company are set to file for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy proceedings will not affect the…
Brightline reaches restructuring deal that will give it $490M in new capital, lower debt
Brightline, which reports a 17% increase in revenue this year, said that its Miami-to-Orlando high-speed rail operations will not be impacted.
VoxPopuli
Published September 25Let's get ready to vote! | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Whether you vote by mail, vote early or vote on Election Day, here's the info you need to ensure your voice is heard and your vote counts.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 24Apopka approves firefighter contract with $12,000 first-year base pay increase
The Apopka City Commission unanimously approved a three-year contract with the city's firefighters' union. The agreement includes a $12,000 first-year increase in base pay for bargaining-unit employees and runs through September 2029.