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Villagers encouraged to sign up for senior driving safety class

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Senior Traffic Safety Class later this month, and Villagers are encouraged to attend. The four-hour class will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20. It will be held at 7361 Powell Road, located at Pinellas Plaza in The Villages.

The Villages, 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 · 1d

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Flex Space in Florida: Industrial Development Spurs Growth

Expansion of industrial projects across Lake County is forging ongoing need for development of flex space in Florida. A growing wave of industrial construction across Florida’s Lake County is spurring the need for more flex space in Florida, driven primarily by increasing demand for small-bay and flexible industrial space. [linkedin.com]

Lake County, FL · 1d

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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 · 19h

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Villagers excited about new businesses coming to Middleton

MIDDLETON, Fla. — Despite rising costs, one Central Florida area’s growth is exploding. According to Realtor.com, The Villages is the fastest growing-metropolitan area in the country — jumping nearly 5% between July 2022 and July 2023. And Middleton is meeting the demand. The talk at lunch at...

Central Florida, 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 · 18h

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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...

Orlando, FL · 1d

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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 · 22h

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Second Proposal for Eustis Community Center Site is $50M Arts Center

The city of Eustis has received an additional proposal in the controversial possibility of replacing the community center, this time in the form of a $50 million performing arts center, marina and gardens called “The Sanctuary.”. The Commission first aired the possibility of working with a developer to create...

Eustis, FL · 2d

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Students face new AI rules at Central Florida schools

A new school policy requires students to get teacher approval before using AI on district-sanctioned platforms.

Orange County, FL · 1d

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Renters forced to leave complex before flood repairs begin

Residents at Windover Palms are being asked to vacate their homes with less than a weeks notice as the complex begins damage repairs after from last week's flooding. Mark Kamins is a disabled senior citizen at the complex, he told FOX 35's Esther Bower that he's worried he'll end up homeless.

Orlando, FL · 20h

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Duke Energy Florida building four new solar facilities adding 300 MW by 2028

Duke Energy Florida has filed plans to build four new solar energy facilities in Orange and Sumter counties, adding 300 megawatts (MW) of generating capacity to the electric grid by mid-2028. The proposed projects are expected to generate an estimated $1 billion in customer savings over their operating lifetimes, primarily...

Orange County, FL · 1d

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Property Tax Relief Creates Funding Challenges to Local Leaders

Florida cities and counties are working through the effects of Amendment 3 after voters approved the constitutional amendment that’s intended to provide property tax relief to qualifying homeowners with 62% support. Municipalities are discussing spending cuts, adding fees, or a combination of the two to make up for the property tax revenue they could lose.

Florida · 2h

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Orlando Named One of the Worst Places in America for Single Moms

Orlando has landed on another less-than-flattering national list, this time for single mothers trying to make ends meet. A 2026 study by Single Mothers Grants ranked the Orlando metro area as the 10th worst in the country for single mothers, with Miami coming in sixth. The study looked at nine...

Orlando, FL · 3d

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Orange County work-release center once proposed as homeless shelter to be torn down

An Orange County work-release center is set to be torn down after county commissioners voted against restoring the site for use as a homeless shelter. The post Orange County work-release center once proposed as homeless shelter to be torn down appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orange County, FL · 2d

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OCPS faces 37,000 empty seats as district rethinks future

ORLANDO, Fla. — Declining enrollment numbers have leaders at Orange County Public Schools rethinking how they will run the district in the future. OCPS has almost 37,000 empty seats right now, and district leaders say they may need to close more schools in the future. Enrollment at Lake Gem...

Orange County, FL · 2d

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Major New Shopping and Dining Town Center Planned Along Simpson Road in Kissimmee as Hilliard Isle Takes Shape

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A major new shopping and dining destination is being planned along Simpson Road in Kissimmee, bringing the promise of new restaurants, retail stores, neighborhood services and outdoor gathering spaces to an area experiencing significant residential growth. Known as The Village at Hilliard Isle, the proposed town...

Kissimmee, FL · 2d

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Orlando Holiday Events Guide 2026

Orlando will host an eclectic plethora of holiday markets, shows and cultural events themed around Chanukah, Christmas and Kwanzaa, Thanksgiving charitable events and even a number of opportunities to master the art of the turkey trot. The post Orlando Holiday Events Guide 2026 appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 2d

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Geneva residents prepare for St. Johns River water levels rising

GENEVA, Fla. — Residents along Lake Harney and the St. Johns River in Seminole County are preparing for potential flooding after recent rain elevated water levels in the area. Officials with the Seminole County Office of Emergency Management are monitoring water levels as flooding is anticipated along the St....

Seminole County, FL · 1d