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Gotha's Nehrling Gardens Arboretum Bid Pits Neighbors Against 25-Year Legacy

Nehrling Gardens, a historic community space in Gotha, is asking Orange County to recognize it as an official arboretum — a designation that would clear the way for permits to rebuild its driveway and add parking, but one that has also stirred fears among next-door neighbors that the gardens could grow louder, busier, and less accountable to local rules.

Gotha, FL · 9d

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Tampa, FL · 7d

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‘Smoke signals’ uncover hidden sewer problems in Apopka; more than 40 locations flagged on crew map

APOPKA, Fla. – A rumbling engine, a cloud of white smoke and a patch of grass along East Third Street might not seem like the makings of an underground investigation. But in Apopka on Wednesday, those unusual sights and sounds helped crews uncover a problem hidden beneath the surface — without digging up a single shovel of dirt.

Apopka, FL · 9d

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Walmart Eyes Poinciana With 53,056-Square-Foot Market, Gas Pumps and Pharmacy

Walmart is gearing up to plant another Neighborhood Market in Osceola County, and this one comes with some heft. The retailer has filed a permit for a 53,056-square-foot store in the Poinciana area, complete with a fuel station and a pharmacy. The filing was reported Tuesday by the Orlando Business...

Osceola County, FL · 10d

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Nesta promises leadership changes as questions remain about three key positions

Mayor Nick Nesta says leadership changes will help improve City Hall’s culture and move approximately $140 million in unfinished projects forward. His Oct. 21 remarks outlined a two-to-three-week timeline for assembling his team, but did not identify candidates or separate hiring schedules for city administrator, finance director, and chief of staff. The city administrator listing remains online after its application deadline, neither of the other positions is posted, and Public Information Director Steve Montiero did not respond to a request for comment before publication.

Apopka, FL · 8d

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Downtown Clermont Harvest Festival Returns This Saturday, October 31, for a Day of Fall Fun

Historic Downtown Clermont will come alive with fall festivities this Saturday, October 31, as the Downtown Clermont Harvest Festival welcomes families, visitors, and residents for a day of shopping, entertainment, food, and Halloween fun. Presented by Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, the festival will take place from 10 am to...

Clermont, FL · 8d

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Downtown Orlando business owners, managers prepare for Halloween crowds with extra security

ORLANDO, Fla. — Downtown Orlando businesses are preparing for large Halloween weekend crowds as the holiday falls on a Saturday night, while the area also marks two years since a shooting that left two people dead and seven others injured. Business owners and managers said they are expecting one...

Orlando, FL · 8d

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Residents pack town hall to oppose proposed Tuscana development in Shingle Creek basin, cite flooding concerns

ORLANDO, Fla. – Residents fighting a massive proposed development near their homes in the Shingle Creek area of Orange County are not backing down. Opponents packed a community town hall Thursday night to protest the Tuscana development, a project built on wetlands that could bring nearly 5,000 apartments, along with about 1,000 hotel rooms, to the Shingle Creek Basin.

Orange County, FL · 8d

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Orlando Gay Bars Say Instagram Erased Them; SAVOY Cites False Exploitation Claim

Two Orlando LGBTQIA+ nightclubs say Instagram disabled their business accounts two days after Orlando Pride. SAVOY says its account was flagged for an alleged human-exploitation violation, while Anthem's suspension notice cited Community Standards without naming a specific post or policy. Anthem and SAVOY, two venues central to the city's queer nightlife scene, say the sudden loss of access left them unable to post from their original accounts.

Orlando, FL · 8d

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Orlando Greek Fest Marks 48 Years in Maitland With Free Admission, No Kids Zone

Orlando Greek Fest is back for its 48th year, taking over the grounds of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Maitland from Friday through Sunday, Nov. 6-8, with free admission for everyone who shows up. Expect the usual spread of gyros, souvlaki, dolmades, spanakopita and saganaki, plus sweets like baklava and galaktoboureko washed down with strong coffee, alongside live music, dancing and plenty of people-watching.

Maitland, FL · 8d

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Candy Corn, costumes and hot takes: Central Florida’s spooky Halloween debate

From the great candy corn debate to the unwritten age limits of trick-or-treating, Central Floridians have plenty of thoughts on Halloween. The 407’s Lauren Margolis hits the streets to get locals' unfiltered takes on spooky season's most controversial holiday questions.

Central Florida, FL · 7d

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Safran Restaurant & Lounge Files Permit for Irlo Bronson Highway Spot in Kissimmee

4738 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. — Approximate Site of Proposed Restaurant. Safran Restaurant & Lounge is the name on a permit application for 4738 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee. The filing identifies a proposed restaurant and lounge, but the available details do not establish what will operate at the site.

Kissimmee, FL · 10d

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Inspector finds health violations in kitchen at prominent Leesburg retirement community

An inspector made two follow-up visits to a retirement community’s kitchen due to numerous health violations. During his first visit on Thursday, Oct. 1, the inspector found two high-priority violations and five basic violations in the main dining kitchen at Lake Port Square, 821 Lake Port Blvd., Leesburg, according to a report on file with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Leesburg, FL · 9d

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Savannah High marching band to perform in Florida

The event will feature 11 southeast high school bands including the Savannah High Marching Blue Jackets.

Savannah, GA · 9d

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Hate symbols painted on trees near Orange County early voting site, officials say

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Several hate symbols were found painted on trees near an early voting site in Orange County, according to the Supervisor of Elections Office. The swastikas were found outside the Taft Community Center on South Orange Avenue. In a news release, elections supervisor Karen Castor Dentel said...

Orange County, FL · 7d

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Polk County's newest state rep faces challenge from a teacher

With less than one year in the saddle as the Florida House Representative for District 51, Rep. Hilary Holley, R-Polk City, will have to beat Democrat Octavio Hernandez to secure her first full term. Holley was first elected to the House in a special election on March 24, when she defeated Edwin Perez, a Democrat from Haines City. Holley replaced Josie Tomkow, a former Polk City Republican. Tomkow was barred from seeking another term, and resigned as of March 23 to run in a special election for Florida Senate District 14 in western Hillsborough County, The Ledger previously reported. District 51 covers northern Polk County , including Auburndale, Haines City and Davenport, but not Lakeland. Who is state Rep. Hilary Holley? Holley, 37, of Polk City is the executive director for the Florida FFA Foundation, a statewide nonprofit supporting youth enrolled in agriculture education, where she has been leading the group's fundraising, strategic initiatives and outreach since 2021, her bio said. Her previous public service roles include legislative aide to state Sen. Denise Grimsley, agriculture education coordinator for Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, and West Central Florida regional director for external affairs for Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis. She earned

Polk County, FL · 9d

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Early voting trends to watch in North Central Florida

Early voting for the midterm elections is underway in Florida. Thirty-five counties began early voting Oct. 19 and the remaining 32 began last Saturday. Before heading to the polls to cast a ballot, it’s important to be prepared, said Alena Lawson Bennett, a Newberry voter education ambassador for the League of Women Voters.

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Commission Approves New Office Development in Hannibal Square

The board, in response to comments from residents, said a committee will determine ways to honor the neighborhood’s heritage. The City Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved a plan to replace the now-demolished Gardens at DePugh, a 40-bed nursing facility that closed last year, with 10 office buildings. The facility was historically significant for its roots in serving Black families during segregation.

Winter Park, FL · 8d

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Davis Development Pushes 200 More Apartments Onto I-Drive's Paros Vineland Site

Davis Development is moving forward with plans to add 200 more apartments next to its Paros Vineland community on Orlando's International Drive corridor, a project that would push the complex to 600 total units near the Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets. Orange County's Development Review Committee agreed on October 21 to advance the second-phase plan, but only on the condition that the developer return with revised drawings.

Orlando, FL · 8d