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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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City of Clermont Urges Residents, Designers, and Contractors To Be Aware of New Building Code

The City of Clermont’s Building Services Department is informing residents, property owners, contractors, and design professionals that the Florida Building Code, 9th Edition, takes effect December 31, 2026. The Florida Building Code establishes statewide minimum standards for building occupancy, design, construction, alterations, and repairs. The transition to the new...

Clermont, FL · 23h

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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

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Winter Park considers adding 4 more red light camera locations

WINTER PARK, Fla. – Drivers in Winter Park could soon see more red light cameras at intersections across the city. City leaders are considering expanding the city’s red light camera program by adding four more intersections to the list of locations where drivers could be cited for running red lights.

Winter Park, FL · 2d

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A rundown of Orlando’s best holiday theatrical offerings for 2026

Hey! Unto you … some very entertaining local theater has been born just in time for the holiday season. Here’s a shortlist of some shows we think are worth taking a sleigh-ride and/or swan boat to see. Nov. 13-Dec. 13A PaperMap Christmas CarolThornton Park theater troupe reimagines Dickens’ classic tale through a rather unique lens: […] The post A rundown of Orlando’s best holiday theatrical offerings for 2026 appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 2d

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Community Comes Together For The 15th Annual Taste of South Lake

Submitted by Brianna McLees, South Lake Chamber of Commerce. The 15th Annual Taste of South Lake & Business Expo delivered a memorable evening of food, business networking and community spirit at Waterfront Park in Clermont on Thursday, November 5. The event was Sold Out with 1,200 guests gathered to sample more than 60 local restaurants and business booths.

Clermont, FL · 2d

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Seminole County monitors flooding near Sanford, Lake Harney

SANFORD, Fla. — Flooding concerns are growing in Seminole County as water levels continue to rise along the St. Johns River, with impacts expected to worsen over the next week. The Sanford Fire Department is closely monitoring Lake Monroe following recent rainfall, and officials said they expect water levels...

Sanford, FL · 2d

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Orlando Museum of Art gets jolly with the Festival of Trees

Returning to the Orlando Museum of Art for a 40th anniversary, the Festival of Trees merges local creativity with jolly greenery, with this year’s theme being “Forty Seasons of Joy”. Featuring more than 50 designer Christmas trees, decorated wreaths, gingerbread houses and holiday displays, the museum will be fully decked out in holiday cheer before Orlandoans even turn the calendar page to December. The post Orlando Museum of Art gets jolly with the Festival of Trees appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Orange County Moves to Raze Kaley Street Shelter Site as Homeless Count Nears 2,000

Orange County commissioners voted 5-1 to move toward demolishing the former Work Release Center on Kaley Street, a 57,000-square-foot building once considered for use as a homeless shelter. The action leaves the site's future use unresolved: the county has no current plan for what would replace the structure. The vote...

Orange County, FL · 2d

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Enrollment drops leave 46 Orange County elementary schools below capacity

Orange County Public Schools faces declining enrollment with 46 elementary schools now operating below capacity.

Orange County, FL · 1d

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Wasteland Orlando Is Stacked With 40+ Artists for its Debut Fest

Two-day GA, GA+, and VIP tickets to Wasteland Orlando 2027 are available for purchase on wastelandfest.com. We’ve officially been treated to the full artist lineup for the inaugural edition of Wasteland Fest in Orlando, Florida. The iconic fest, originally from Southern California, will make its Orlando debut, bringing its signature sounds to new stomping grounds at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Friday, February 5 and Saturday, February 6, 2027. This East Coast edition of Wasteland will bring artists from all across the hard dance spectrum, including some heavy-hitting acts! Some of the bigger names include Venetian hard techno duo 999999999, hardcore pioneer Angerfist, globally celebrated hardstyle duo Da Tweekaz, industrial hard techno force Dømina, genre-bending bass producer JSTJR, dance rock trailblazer KAYZO, German hard techno breakout Kuko, Texcore pioneer Lil Texas, Italian hardstyle producer Rooler, and gold-certified anonymous Dutch techno enigma Vieze Asbak.

Orlando, FL · 1d

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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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Demolition begins at Oviedo Mall to make way for hundreds of new apartments

OVIEDO, Fla. — Demolition has started at the Oviedo Mall in Seminole County, clearing the former Macy’s site for a $125 million apartment project. The former department store property is being torn down to make room for 400 high-end, market-rate apartments. The work is the first phase of a redevelopment project that is expected to bring more people to the area.

Oviedo, FL · 1d

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Orange County votes to demolish former work release center despite shelter advocates’ push to save it

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County commissioners voted Tuesday to demolish the former work release center on West Kaley Street, a decision that disappointed advocates who say the closed building could still be used to help people experiencing homelessness. The vote passed 5-1 during a county commission meeting.Support Orlando...

Orange County, FL · 1d

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Construction activity expected at Pulse memorial site this month, Orlando says

Orlando officials announced that construction activity at the Pulse memorial site will become visible starting this November.

Orlando, FL · 2d

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New Orange County Clerk of Courts takes office after Moore Russell wins mayoral seat

Roberta Walton Johnson began her tenure as Orange County’s newest constitutional officer on Tuesday

Orange County, 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 · 2d

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Christmas in the Park Returns to Winter Park for 48th Annual Celebration

The free holiday event will feature illuminated Tiffany stained-glass windows and a festive performance by the Bach Festival Society. A longtime Winter Park holiday tradition is returning to Central Park this December as the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art and the City of Winter Park present the 48th Annual Christmas in the Park on Thursday, December 3, 2026.

Winter Park, FL · 3d