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Winn-Dixie and Second Harvest bring Thanksgiving meals to Apopka families

A community partnership brought turkeys and Thanksgiving sides to Patmos Chapel in Apopka on November 12. Winn-Dixie and its charitable foundation joined Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and the church to distribute food to 500 families facing hunger. The event supported Second Harvest’s broader hunger relief efforts across seven Central Florida counties.

Apopka, FL · 21h

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Apopka’s next City Administrator: A promise, a placeholder, and unanswered questions

Mayor Nick Nesta says a permanent city administrator is already lined up, even as Brian Mater begins serving in the interim role. Records released to The Apopka Voice show Mater brings an insurance and construction background, a departure from former interim administrator Radley Williams’ extensive municipal experience. Nesta praised Mater’s early work, but the permanent candidate’s identity and Mater’s future role remain unclear.

Apopka, FL · 20h

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Things to Do This Weekend in Orlando: November 13-15, 2026

An opening reception for ‘Tomorrow Comes: A Journey of Strength,’ celebrating cancer survivors through art, runs Friday, November 13 at the Orange County Administration Center [1]. Winter Garden hosts its Annual Craft Affair on Saturday, November 14, featuring handmade goods and holiday items from local artisans [5]. Maitland’s...

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Few Visitors Ever Ride The Old Steam Train Through The Pines At Fort Christmas Near Orlando

East of Orlando, past the theme park billboards and highway traffic, there is a small town with a name that sounds like a holiday card. Most people speed by it on their way to the coast. They miss a timber fort, a row of pioneer homes, and a schoolhouse with...

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Six renovated apartments in Orlando to provide housing for homeless veterans

ORLANDO, Fla. — Six veterans experiencing homelessness will soon have a place to call home after Pathlight HOME unveiled newly renovated apartments at Maxwell Terrace in Orlando on Thursday. The organization celebrated the completion of the units with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, one day after Veterans Day. The project transformed...

Orlando, FL · 20h

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Blue Darters coach looks ahead to 2027 after missing playoffs

Despite finishing 5-5 and winning its final two games, Apopka football did not qualify for the 2026 FHSAA playoffs. Head coach Neeson questioned how the new ranking system evaluates strength of schedule while acknowledging that the Blue Darters failed to win games they needed. His offseason priorities include improving strength and speed, developing the program’s talent and preparing players for college recruiting opportunities.

Apopka, FL · 21h

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7 Florida Seafood Buffets Where Snow Crab Legs Keep Coming Until You Tap Out

I have a firm rule about snow crab legs. If someone else is doing the steaming and the refilling, I’m not stopping at one plate. Florida has a surprising number of buffets that treat snow crab legs like a main event instead of a rare treat. One of them even pairs the crab with whole lobster, and it has been feeding hungry crowds for decades.

Florida · 17h

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ROACHES, RODENTS & MORE: Six Central Florida eateries shut down over health problems

ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, six more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records. These records show the reported eateries experienced violations like rodent droppings, roaches, and storage issues, among others. Nearly all of...

uncoveringflorida.com

Dine Inside A Dark Florida Spot That Looks Like A Scene From A Halloween Film

The steak here arrives on an actual stake. The servers play vampire familiars, and the chandeliers are built from stakes and skulls. That alone got my attention. Then I learned the dining hall sits in a village ruled by a vampire, with a candlelit crypt room and gothic paintings covering the stone walls.

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In Apopka, busy food distribution event reflects chronic food insecurity challenge

Some 500 local households are now better prepared for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, following a food distribution event in Apopka Thursday. But for millions in Florida and beyond, food insecurity is a chronic problem, one extending well past the holiday season. Close to 650,000 people are food insecure within the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s seven-county service area, representing about 18% of all food-insecure people in Florida.

Apopka, FL · 23h

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2026 Florida Classic Weekend Brings FAMU and Bethune-Cookman Back to Orlando

The Rattlers and Wildcats meet Saturday, Nov. 21, capping three days of football, marching bands and alumni gatherings. The Rattlers and Wildcats meet Saturday, Nov. 21, capping three days of football, marching bands and alumni gatherings. By Ebony News Today Staff. ORLANDO, Fla. — The first showdown of Florida Classic...

orangeobserver.com

Arby's in Winter Garden closes

Winter Garden no longer has the meats. Arby's, located at 3331 Daniels Road, Winter Garden, has permanently closed its doors. The fast-food chain first opened to the public six years ago. Previously, a Bojangles occupied the space. Now, the nearest Arby's to Winter Garden is the Ocoee location at 11193...

Winter Garden, FL · 1d

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Family remembers 12-year-old Rodney Jean Thomas after fatal Ocoee crash

OCOEE, Fla. – A Central Florida family is grieving the loss of a 12-year-old boy remembered for his gentle spirit, bright smile and love of music after he died from injuries sustained in a crash earlier this week. Rodney Jean Thomas died Wednesday evening after his family made the...

Ocoee, FL · 20h

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Microsoft Outlook outages reported nationwide

ORLANDO, Fla. – Microsoft Outlook is experiencing outages in multiple regions nationwide, causing trouble for users trying to access their emails. In a release on Thursday afternoon, the company said it’s actively investigating the issue, which is also impacting other Microsoft software like Teams. “We’ve determined the affected...

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Wasteland Orlando Is Stacked With 40+ Artists for its Debut Fest

Two-day GA, GA+, and VIP tickets to Wasteland Orlando 2027 are available for purchase on wastelandfest.com. We’ve officially been treated to the full artist lineup for the inaugural edition of Wasteland Fest in Orlando, Florida. The iconic fest, originally from Southern California, will make its Orlando debut, bringing its signature sounds to new stomping grounds at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Friday, February 5 and Saturday, February 6, 2027. This East Coast edition of Wasteland will bring artists from all across the hard dance spectrum, including some heavy-hitting acts! Some of the bigger names include Venetian hard techno duo 999999999, hardcore pioneer Angerfist, globally celebrated hardstyle duo Da Tweekaz, industrial hard techno force Dømina, genre-bending bass producer JSTJR, dance rock trailblazer KAYZO, German hard techno breakout Kuko, Texcore pioneer Lil Texas, Italian hardstyle producer Rooler, and gold-certified anonymous Dutch techno enigma Vieze Asbak.

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Orlando officials warn Amendment 3 could force difficult budget cuts

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando city leaders are bracing for the budget impact of Amendment 3, which is expected to reduce property taxes and could leave local governments with less money to fund services. “I was devastated when Amendment 3 passed,” City Commissioner Patty Sheehan said during this week’s City...

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This Giant Florida Asian Market Makes Grocery Shopping Feel Like a Food Adventure

Rows of ramen share a roof with dragon fruit, Wagyu beef, and a food court. A quick grocery run can easily turn into lunch. I like how a simple snack run here could turn into a whole afternoon. The produce section carries rambutan, Korean pears, persimmons, and Thai eggplant. The...

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Savannah High School marching band heads to Orlando for Battle of the Bands

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The sound of drums, brass instruments and school spirit is getting louder as Savannah High School’s Marching Blue Jackets prepare to take their talents to Orlando, Florida. The band is one of just four Georgia high school marching bands selected to participate in the 2026...

Savannah, GA · 2d

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HomeGoods Now Open in Former Big Lots Space at Colonial Plaza

HomeGoods has officially opened its new location in Colonial Plaza at 2544 E. Colonial Drive, near Bumby Avenue, taking over the former Big Lots space. The nearly 30,000-square-foot space was previously occupied by Big Lots, which closed during the retailer’s nationwide restructuring. HomeGoods is part of TJX Companies, which...