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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 · 2d
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Qualifying dates for 2027 Municipal Elections in Ocoee, Windermere and Winter Garden

With the 2026 midterm election season wrapped up, it’s time to look ahead to municipal elections. Those will be held March 9, 2027. The mayors of Winter Garden and Ocoee are both up for re-election. Between those two cities, four commissioner seats are also up for election, and in Windermere, three town council members are up for re-election.

Ocoee, FL · 2d
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Elijah, Soto to be declared winners in districts 7 and 9

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Two closely watched races in Florida appear to be over. Ryan Elijah in District 7 has declared victory over Bale Dalton and Darren Soto in District 9 over Dan Green are the projected winners in their respective races. The count tally concluded at 161,300 (49.71%)...

Seminole County, FL · 3d
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Downtown Orlando Lands Turkish Bar Mavi, Liquor License Fresh for December Debut

A new Turkish and Aegean restaurant and bar is preparing to open its doors at 100 S. Eola Drive in downtown Orlando, with a planned opening date set for December 2026. Mavi Turkish Aegean Kitchen and Bar has already cleared one of the key hurdles standing between a build-out and a grand opening: a full liquor license.

Orlando, FL · 2d
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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

Florida · 1d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 1d

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Omar Rodriguez: From Marine Corps Veteran to Dealer Principal

The power of friendship is strong — and it can lead to interesting and rewarding new paths. Such was the case for Omar Rodriguez, who left the Marine Corps in 1998 and happened to visit two friends who worked at Carl Black. Two days after discussing a potential job opportunity there with his wife, Rodriguez interviewed for a sales position. The rest is history.

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Orlando barbershop gives back with free haircuts on Veterans Day

An Orlando barbershop is finding a meaningful way to honor our nation’s heroes this Veterans Day. Jeff’s Gentleman’s Barbershop is opening its doors to provide complimentary haircuts for local veterans and active-duty service members. The 407’s Lauren Margolis takes us inside the shop to see how the team is giving back to those who served.

Orlando, FL · 1d

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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 · 2d

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In Case You Missed It: City Hall tensions, election upsets, and a milestone for the APD

Apopka commissioners unanimously suspended discretionary spending after a contentious meeting, while Mayor Nick Nesta outlined his case for accountability and results at City Hall. Kamia Brown’s victory in Orange County Commission District 2 and Jarod Fox’s defeat of Doug Bankson in Florida House District 39 brought changes in representation, with our analysis examining the expectations facing incoming leaders. This week’s roundup also revisits Ridgebrooke’s access concerns, progress on a Kelly Park tract and the Apopka Police Department’s first reaccreditation under Chief Lovetta Quinn-Henry.

Apopka, FL · 2d

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CareerSource Central Florida to host Paychecks for Patriots job fair Nov. 10

CareerSource Central Florida will host its annual Paychecks for Patriots job fair Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Orlando, connecting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses and other job seekers with more than 20 local employers. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Orange Technical College, Building 1600,...

Orlando, FL · 3d

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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 · 2d

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Orange County launches 16th annual toy drive to brighten holidays for local families

Orange County’s 16th annual Mayor’s Toy Drive invites residents to help local families celebrate the holidays by donating new, unwrapped toys. Online purchases are accepted through November 30, while donations can be dropped off at 40 locations countywide through December 7. The drive serves infants through teens and does not accept cash, gift cards, or plush toys.

Orange County, FL · 2d

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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 · 2d

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The Miami attorney sent 435 text messages - after the restraining order

A North Miami Beach lawyer claims her psychological state after going through a hysterectomy clouded her ability to fully understand the injunction against stalking to which she agreed. An Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrest report says Ginna Arevalo understood it well enough to not send the other party 435 text messages, including one that said “Just bc I am a dangerous person who wants to harm you, your daughter, and your employees.” An Orange County jury concurred, convicting Arevalo of aggravated stalking after injunction. With that July verdict, the state Supreme Court hit Arevalo in October with a suspension from the Florida Bar. That’ll be in effect until the professional discipline case is heard by case referee Judge Ariana Fajardo Orshan. Meanwhile, Arevalo’s appealed her conviction while beginning to serve her probation that’s scheduled to run until Jan. 13, 2031. Arevalo’s been a member of the Bar since 2017 with a previously clean discipline record. READ MORE: A Broward attorney misappropriated $92,000 in divorce funds, Florida Bar says Talking and texting The affidavit for arrest warrant from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said, “On Mar. 23, 2022, the victim petitioned for an injunction against stalking after receiving approximately 15,481 texts”

Orange County, FL · 3d

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Florida Homeowners Got Hit With $13,157.73 Roof Bills Each, Then Found Records Allegedly Showing The Contractor Got A $232,000 Deposit 12 Days Before The Public Vote

A roof is supposed to keep the rain out. For homeowners at Vistas at Phillips Commons in Orlando’s Dr. Phillips area, it has become the center of a lawsuit. A […]

Orlando, FL · 3d

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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 · 2d

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Boil water notice for Seminole County, temporarily closes Sanford Chick-fil-A

Some Seminole County residents were placed on a precautionary boil water advisory on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. Notices were sent after reports of system/pressure issues and contractor damage to the plant's water distribution system. A Chick-fil-A in the region was affected, causing the restaurant to temporarily close. Sanford - Seminole...

Seminole County, FL · 1d

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Seminole river communities brace for rising floodwaters

SANFORD, Fla. — Seminole County officials are monitoring rising water along the St. Johns River, where new emergency management data suggests levels could crest between 5.5 and 6 feet as excess rainwater continues moving through Central Florida. County officials said several river communities remain under watch after heavy rain...

Seminole County, FL · 2d