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Nesta: Apopka deserves accountability and results at City Hall

Leadership means taking responsibility. For years, Apopka residents were told the City had hired the best and that things were under control. But deferred maintenance, stalled projects, and aging roads and buildings told a different story. These problems did not appear overnight. They grew while past leaders failed to set...

Apopka, FL · 3d
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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 · 10h

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UPDATE: Seminole Co. elections supervisor disputes vote upload probe

On Friday, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said he opened an investigation into Seminole County’s late upload of several hundred Election Day votes.

Seminole County, 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 · 12h
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Seminole County community already dealing with potential Amendment 3 impacts

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida voted yes on Amendment 3 on November 3, approving a state constitutional change aimed at lowering property taxes. Now that it’s gone into place for 2027, residents in Seminole County are concerned that local governments will lose out on funding. Sharyn Battey has...

Seminole County, FL · 9h

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Sumter commissioners to vote on automatic-aid pact with Villages Public Safety

Sumter County commissioners will vote Tuesday on an agreement that would send the closest available ambulance or fire engine to serious emergencies along the boundary between The Villages Public Safety Department’s district and Sumter County Fire & EMS, regardless of which agency covers the address. The interlocal agreement with...

Sumter County, FL · 9h

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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 · 2d

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Sanford Fire Department watches Lake Monroe's water levels

After Monday's heavy rainfall, the Sanford Fire Department is keeping a close eye for flooding around Lake Monroe. Sanford Fire Chief Ronnie McNeil talks about the protocols the city will take if water levels get too high.

Sanford, FL · 2d

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 · 3d

Miami Herald

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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 · 5h

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Sumter County residents deserve to know what cuts are coming in the wake of Amendment 3

Kids don’t pay property taxes, but they live with the choices we make about them. The Sumter County Youth Soccer Club has alerted families about a possible closure of Lake Panasoffkee Recreation Park. The county’s own July budget packet shows that the stakes are even bigger. Under its alternate budget, both the recreation park and the Lake Panasoffkee library branch are marked “No” under “Remain Open.” Belvedere and Webster’s libraries are on the list, too. The scenario contemplated facility closures beginning in July 2027. The county says the alternate budget was never adopted.

Sumter County, FL · 1d

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

Families facing hunger in Florida's Orange County could have greater access to nutritious food, thanks to a $400,000 grant supporting food pantries at their children's schools. Here's what to know. The Florida Blue Foundation awarded the grant to the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools to expand access to healthy...

Orange County, FL · 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 · 1d

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Sumter Landing district set to award $323,000 rebuild of Brinson-Perry Dog Park

The steeply sloped Brinson-Perry Dog Park is in line for a $322,947 rebuild, and the parking lot at Eisenhower Regional Recreation Center is set for a $365,527 repaving, under contracts headed to Sumter Landing Community Development District supervisors on Monday, Nov. 9. Both items first go before the Project Wide...

The Villages, FL · 3d

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Kissimmee commission must appoint a new commissioner to fill open commission seat post suspension

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — One week after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Jackie Espinosa from her position as Kissimmee mayor, city commissioners are preparing to fill the commission seat left vacant when Angela Eady moved into the mayor’s role. Espinosa, who was elected mayor in 2024, was suspended after...

Kissimmee, FL · 2d

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New Merritt Field Recreation Center opens in The Villages

The new Merritt Field Recreation and Postal Center officially opened its doors to residents of The Villages on Thursday. The new recreation center is situated at 7503 Busche Boulevard in the Village of Farmstead. The Merritt Field Recreation and Postal Center features an adult swimming pool with an ADA-compliant lift,...

The Villages, FL · 3d

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Leesburg official says city has enough water to accommodate new homes in The Villages

A top Leesburg official is reassuring residents that the city has plenty of water and utility capacity to support the massive wave of new homes being built in The Villages. City Manager Al Minner recently provided an overview of the city’s development trends, noting that Leesburg has approved approximately 40,000 residential units. Of those, 14,185 are associated with The Villages, with about 3,300 already constructed.

Leesburg, FL · 2d

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The Ruthvens President Brandon Clark Named Chair of the Central Florida Development Council

The Ruthvens, Central Florida’s warehouse specialists, is pleased to announce that President Brandon Clark has been named Chair of the Board of Directors of the Central Florida Development Council (CFDC), Polk County’s economic development organization. Clark assumed the role on October 1, 2026. Clark’s appointment reflects The Ruthvens’...

Lakeland, FL · 1d

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Lady Lake bracing for ‘difficult decisions’ following passage of Amendment 3

Officials in Lady Lake are warning of a massive revenue shortfall and impending “difficult decisions” regarding town services following the overwhelming passage of Amendment 3. The statewide measure, which aims to dramatically reduce property taxes, received approximately 62% support across Florida on Election Night, surpassing the 60% threshold...

Lady Lake, FL · 2d

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Villages utility boards to weigh $11.5 million in automated water meters

Two Villages-area utility boards will be asked this week to approve about $11.5 million in new automated water meters, replacing more than 36,000 meters that now have to be read by hand, by touch or by older equipment that staff say is failing. The North Sumter County Utility Dependent District...

Sumter County, FL · 13h