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Cracker Barrel Is Honoring Veterans With a Special Makeover of Its Famous Rocking Chairs—and Every Design Tells a Real Story

The restaurant chain is transforming its iconic rocking chairs into heartfelt tributes to military veterans, and fans will have a chance to win one.

Orlando, FL · 1d

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EDC Orlando brings business opportunities and neighborhood concerns near Camping World Stadium

ORLANDO, Fla. — As Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Orlando wrapped up its three-day event Sunday, the impact of the music festival extended beyond the thousands of people attending. With more than 95,000 people attending each day, the event brought potential customers to nearby businesses while raising concerns among residents...

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Publix Expands in Polk County: New Shopping Center Signals More Commercial Real Estate Opportunities in Central Florida

Publix Super Markets is making another move in Central Florida’s commercial real estate market, with the Lakeland-based grocery giant set to anchor a new shopping center in Polk County, Florida. The development, reported by the Tampa Bay Business Journal on November 9, 2026, adds to a growing list of grocery-anchored retail projects reshaping one of Florida’s important commercial growth corridors.

Polk County, FL · 1d

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Clermont’s Enchanted Forest of Trees Returns November 21 With More Than 100 Holiday Displays

One hundred trees. Thousands of twinkling lights. Endless holiday magic. Each holiday season, Victory Pointe transforms into Clermont’s beloved Enchanted Forest of Trees, creating a spectacular holiday destination filled with beautifully decorated trees designed by local businesses, organizations and community groups. This year, the City of Clermont is inviting the community to take part in the magic by sponsoring and decorating a tree of its own.

Clermont, FL · 1d

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New Apopka leadership roles approved with salaries up to $210,000

Apopka officials approved four new department head roles following debates over high salaries and property tax reforms.

Apopka, FL · 2d

The Financial Wire

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A Florida clinic CEO got 13 months and a VA employee 6 months for kickbacks that steered veterans into care that billed the VA more than $14 million, DOJ said Nov. 5

A Florida clinic CEO was sentenced to 13 months in prison and a VA employee to six months for a kickback scheme that steered veterans and their families into a clinic whose claims to the VA topped $14 million, the Justice Department (DOJ) said Nov. 5. Prosecutors say more than $11 million of those claims... The post A Florida clinic CEO got 13 months and a VA employee 6 months for kickbacks that steered veterans into care that billed the VA more than $14 million, DOJ said Nov. 5 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Orlando, FL · 3d

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415-room hotel proposed near Universal Orlando faces wetland, sewer hurdles

ORLANDO, Fla. – A proposed 12-story hotel with 415 rooms could be coming to Universal Boulevard, adding to the development taking place near Universal Orlando Resort and its newest theme park, Epic Universe. The proposal is expected to go before the city of Orlando for consideration. The project would...

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Seminole County braces for ‘very prolonged slow flooding event’

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Water levels along Lake Monroe in Sanford may be the lowest residents see for weeks as floodwaters move north from Brevard County into Seminole County along the St. Johns River, emergency officials said. Seminole County Emergency Management officials said the area is bracing for a...

Seminole County, FL · 1d

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Gatorland’s Holiday Ho, Ho, Ho-Down brings Florida-style festive fun to Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – Snap a photo with Gator Claus, sing along with a Skunk Ape and still spot a real alligator — all with the backdrop of a swamp. Christmas at Gatorland hits different. The Alligator Capital of the World is bringing back its signature Holiday Ho, Ho,...

Orlando, FL · 1d

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School choice isn't political for my family. It's personal | Opinion

Every weekday morning, I drive my 13-year-old twins to two different schools. Neither is the school we’re zoned for, and the loop takes me about an hour. Yet it’s the best decision I could have made for them. My son is in a public magnet program for gifted students. My daughter goes to a small Christian private school. As a single mom in Orlando, I couldn’t have made this happen on my own. A Florida school choice scholarship made it possible. These scholarships let funding follow the students instead of staying tied to assigned public schools. Businesses fund many of them through donations that earn them dollar-for-dollar tax credits , notably the state’s scholarships for homeschool families . Others, like the Family Empowerment Scholarship , are funded directly by the state . Few states have taken school choice as far as Florida. Here, all students qualify , no matter what their families earn. More American families could soon have the same choice. A federal school choice tax credit set to start in January would provide families with scholarships for private school tuition, tutoring and other educational costs, but only in states that opt into the program. Right now, decisions about

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Residents asked to help shape local budgets after Amendment 3

ORLANDO, Fla. — Leaders of local governments across Central Florida are weighing service cuts before Amendment 3 takes effect. State economists estimate the property tax measure will cost local governments billions of dollars in revenue statewide over the coming years. The amendment increase the homestead exemption from about $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028.

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Missing memory card flips a Georgia House race

Georgia · 1d

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St. Johns River flooding expected to worsen in parts of Central Florida, forecasters say

The St. Johns River has reached flood stage near DeLand, with levels expected to rise to 4.6 feet early next week, potentially approaching moderate flooding. Flood concerns also extend to Astor, Lake Harney, Sanford and Cocoa, where some areas face moderate to major flooding. The National Weather Service urges residents...

Deland, FL · 5d

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Three Florida cities among Orkin's 'rattiest cities in 2026' ranking

Several Florida cities have earned a spot on a list they probably won’t be bragging about. Three major Florida cities all made Orkin’s 2026 ranking of the 50 “rattiest” cities in the U.S., based on new residential rodent treatments recorded between Aug. 9, 2025, and Aug. 9, 2026. "There’s no single type of city or climate that’s immune to rodent pressure," said Dr. Shannon Sked, National Technical Director at Orkin, in the study. "Rats and mice are highly adaptable and can thrive in communities across the country wherever they can find food, water and shelter." Here's where Florida ranks among the "rattiest cities" in the U.S. for 2026. Where did Florida cities rank in Orkin's list of the rattiest cities? Tampa, Miami and Orlando are among Orkin’s 50 “rattiest” cities for 2026, a ranking based on the company’s residential rodent treatment data. Tampa - 22 Miami - 26 Orlando - 32 What city has the most rats in the U.S.? Los Angeles still holds the title of "rattiest city" for the second year in a row. "Los Angeles’ year-round mild weather, dense neighborhoods and abundant access to food, water and shelter create conditions where rats and mice can thrive," Orkin

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Orlando Weekly

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Orlando-area pizza news: Pizza Post and Mister O1 open, Black Magic closes (for now) and Pizza Bruno passes the torch

Orlando pizza news: Pizza Post, Mister O1, Black Magic and Pizza Bruno. The post Orlando-area pizza news: Pizza Post and Mister O1 open, Black Magic closes (for now) and Pizza Bruno passes the torch appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 4d

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Orange County's Precinct 511 led Florida in voter turnout

The midterm elections are officially over, and as results were counted across the United States, history was made in UCF's precinct. UCF’s campus precinct recorded the highest voter turnout rate in Florida on Election Day, with 891 voters casting ballots. “Since college students move constantly, between residence halls, apartments,...

Florida · 4d

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Inside the Volusia County Fair

The Volusia County Fair runs from Nov. 5 to Nov. 15, 2026. Good Day Orlando's David Martin gets a look at the fair's entertainment, including dog shows, motorbike stunts, and animal exhibits.

Volusia County, FL · 1d

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Florida DOT and Orlando International Airport celebrate Vertipad landing

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Orlando International Airport joined Joby Aviation in celebrating the first successful completion of the state’s second “Flying Car” test flight. The flight on the airport’s campus showcased another first as part of the state’s Future of Flight series, and marked the first use of the airport’s dedicated Vertipad, […] The post Florida DOT and Orlando International Airport celebrate Vertipad landing appeared first on Transportation Today .

Orlando, FL · 4d

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Florida schools receive $400,000 to help feed students and families struggling with hunger

"No student should have to worry about where their next meal will come from."

Orange County, FL · 3d