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Daytona Beach News-Journal

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Predicting every Volusia-Flagler area 1st-round high school football playoff game

The formula’s simple: win to keep the season alive. The high school football postseason kicks off Thursday with the Florida Invitational Tournament and Independent League brackets. The traditional FHSAA playoffs begin under the lights on Friday night. Seven Volusia-Flagler programs will be looking to follow the aforementioned, easier-said-than-done formula to keep playing. Watch FHSAA football on NFHS network Atlantic and Pine Ridge get the area started as the local Independent representatives. DeLand , Father Lopez, Mainland , New Smyrna Beach and Spruce Creek open their playoff journeys Friday. We’re predicting who’s going to advance and who’s heading home this week. Our records from the regular season are listed below. Zach Allen: 84-19 Chris Boyle: 86-17 Chris Vinel: 84-19 Atlantic at Umatilla, 7:30 p.m. Thursday Allen: Atlantic 35, Umatilla 22 Atlantic's turnaround from a winless Sunshine State Athletic Association team to an 8-2 independent FHSAA member would reach new heights with a playoff win. Running backs Elijah Canidate and Dwawn Fountain Jr., who have combined for 1,563 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns, will lead them to it. Boyle: Atlantic 27, Umatilla 20 Atlantic put together an eight-win regular season with a +156 scoring differential, finished off with a 30-3 rout of

Deland, FL · 1d

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Divided Leesburg Commission shoots down proposed Lucas Street apartments

A divided Leesburg City Commission voted 3-2 on Monday night to deny a proposed 30-unit apartment complex on Lucas Street following concerns over neighborhood traffic and “spot zoning.”. City Planning and Zoning Director Dan Miller strongly recommended denying the project, pointing out that the property is surrounded by single-family...

Leesburg, FL · 2d
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The Villages issues reminder about garbage pickup on Veterans Day

The Villages has announced that all sanitation schedules will remain entirely unchanged on Wednesday, Nov. 11. For residents expecting visitors who need Guest ID cards, services will be limited for the holiday. Guest ID card services, trail fee payments, and activity registration will only be available from 8:30 a.m. to noon at six specific recreation centers: La Hacienda, Lake Miona, Eisenhower, Rohan, Everglades, and Olympia.

The Villages, FL · 3d
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Good Samaritan Medical Center Becomes First Hospital in South and Central Florida to Use Next-Generation Shockwave Coronary Technology

Procedure performed by Dr. Brijeshwar Maini reflects continued investment in advanced cardiac care. November 12th, 2026 – Good Samaritan Medical Center is the first hospital in South and Central Florida to treat a patient using the Shockwave™ C2 Aero Fly Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) Catheter. Dr. Brijeshwar Maini performed the procedure, marking another milestone in the hospital’s continued investment in advanced cardiac care.

Central Florida, FL · 4h
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The Florida Times-Union

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St. Johns County showing up heavy at FHSAA Class 3A boys tournament

St. Johns County will try to flex its golf might Nov. 13-14 at the FHSAA Class 3A state boys golf tournament at the Mission Inn Resort El Campeon Course in Howey-in-the-Hills. A fourth of the 16 qualifying teams are from St. Johns, led by Ponte Vedra, the top team in Class 3A according to the state's iWanamaker rankings. Also in the field are Tocoi Creek (fifth), Beachside (seventh) and Creekside (23rd). All four teams played in District 3-3A (won by Tocoi Creek), advanced to Region 1-3A and are now in the state tournament. St. Johns also has the top-ranked individual in Class 3A, Beachside senior Jaspreet Kondal. Tocoi Creek has two top-10 players, No. 4 Ambrose Kinnare and No. 8 Brady Dougan , and No. 2 Maxwell Morgan leads Ponte Vedra. However, the area teams still need to show up for 36 holes. Lake Mary muscled through the St. Johns County Armada to win the Region 1-3A Tournament last week in Port Orange and enters the state tournament ranked fourth overall. The Sharks, who won seven state titles in a row and nine overall, last won in Class 2A in 2023. Ponte Vedra won one Class 3A state title in

St Johns County, FL · 1d

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Dozens of families forced to leave after historic flooding in Central Florida

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Central Florida, FL · 22h

WSVN-TV

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Skydivers aim to break vertical diving stack world record above Florida’s Lake Wales

LAKE WALES, Fla. (WSVN) — More than two dozen skydivers from around the world are hoping to make history in Central Florida. The 26 skydivers plan to jump out of planes over Lake Wales and move close enough to connect, one on top of the other. The goal is...

Lake Wales, FL · 1d

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Orange City moves forward with multi-million-dollar stormwater project to combat flooding

Orange City is moving forward with plans for a multi-million-dollar stormwater project that could significantly increase the city’s ability to move floodwaters out of some of its most vulnerable areas. But for neighbors who have dealt with flooding firsthand, the question is whether it will be enough.

Orange City, FL · 2d

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Here’s a refresher course on the rules at the pools in The Villages

The Recreation & Parks Department strives to make the pools safe for everyone’s use and enjoyment in The Villages. All eligible residents and their guests with valid Guest ID Cards are asked to refrain from:. Having glass containers inside any pool area. Throwing or tossing any objects/toys on pool...

The Villages, FL · 4h

hoodline.com

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Lake Helen Weighs Hotel, 348 Apartments on Old Auto Mall Site Near I-4

Lake Helen leaders were set to vote Thursday on a mixed-use proposal that would bring a 120-room hotel, an apartment complex with 348 dwelling units, and a mix of restaurants to land near Interstate 4 and Orange Camp Road — the same property once eyed for a sprawling DeLand-area auto mall. The plan, which combines commercial and residential development, had not yet been approved heading into the meeting.

Lake Helen, FL · 1d

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Volusia County to Distribute 150 Holiday Food Boxes to Veteran Families

Volusia County’s Veterans Services Division will distribute 150 holiday food boxes to local veteran families beginning Monday, Nov. 16, thanks to a donation from the nonprofit Volusia Basket Brigade. Each box contains enough food to prepare a holiday meal for a family of six. Distribution begins at 9 a.m....

Volusia County, FL · 2d

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Wildwood looks to level playing field between food trucks and brick-and-mortar businesses

Commissioners voted on several mobile food truck regulations under a proposed ordinance at Monday’s meeting. The discussion began at a workshop on Oct. 19, when the commissioners called for tighter food truck restrictions. Since then, the Development Services staff received substantial input from local business owners and residents, resulting in five key policy considerations. These included where food trucks can set up; outdoor seating and customer amenities; time limits; food truck advertising; and community and business impact.

Wildwood, FL · 3d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Wildwood Home Prices Rise as Listings Move Off the Market Faster

Wildwood sellers pushed prices higher and homes moved off the market faster, leaving buyers less room to hesitate.

Wildwood, FL · 1d

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Apopka girls basketball looks to take a step forward

A new season brings a different energy to Apopka girls basketball. After a 7-17 campaign, coach Brittany Hardy believes the Lady Darters have a group that is more motivated, more coachable and eager to put in the work needed to turn things around. That change has been noticeable throughout the...

Apopka, FL · 1d

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Central Florida cities, counties grapple with consequences of Amendment 3

Florida voters passed Amendment 3 last week, effectively slashing property taxes for homeowners and billions of dollars of revenue for local governments. Now, cities and counties are grappling with million-dollar cuts and new revenue streams. Local governments in Central Florida are facing about $10 billion in lost revenue over the...

Brevard County, FL · 2d

hoodline.com

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Orlando Skies Sour as Weekend Cold Snap Crashes the Sunshine State

Orlando woke Thursday to clear skies and temperatures near 66 degrees, but the calm start is the front end of a sharp weather swing. Clouds will fill in through the day, with a high near 79, before a stronger cold front arrives overnight and sends Central Florida toward its chilliest stretch of the season.

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Orlando weather: Chilly temperatures for Central Florida this weekend

ORLANDO, Fla. - Cooler and drier air continues to stream into Central Florida from the north thanks to last night’s cold front. This will mean temperatures will continue to fall through sunrise (around 6:45 a.m.) into the upper 50s north of Orlando and the low to middle 60s elsewhere.

Orlando, FL · 13h

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Thanksgiving 5K Guide: Central Florida Races This Season

Thanksgiving 5Ks, or 3.1-mile runs, have been around since the 1910’s, when Yonkers, New York, had their first Turkey Day run. Ever since, Thanksgiving 5Ks have grown to be a nationwide ordeal, even in Central Florida. Some take place on Thanksgiving, while others happen throughout the week leading up to it.

Central Florida, FL · 1d

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Yamaha crowns U.S. Technician Grand Prix champion at Barber Vintage

Yamaha Motor University — Yamaha’s dealer training division — held its 2026 United States Technician Grand Prix competition during the Barber Vintage Festival on Oct. 9-11 Yamaha’s premier technician competition brings together the nation’s top Yamaha technicians to perform a series of diagnostic and troubleshooting challenges. Participants...

Deland, FL · 1d

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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 · 1d