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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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Things to Do This Weekend in Sanford & Seminole County: November 13–15, 2026

Chase Padgett headlines the 14th annual Craft Beers and Blues Festival on Saturday at Lake Concord Park in Casselberry, celebrating Veterans Day Weekend [8]. The 52nd annual Great Day in the Country runs Saturday–Sunday at Oviedo Mall with arts, crafts, food vendors and $10 parking (proceeds benefit local scholarships) [10]

Seminole County, FL · 1d
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Orange County work-release center once proposed as homeless shelter to be torn down

An Orange County work-release center is set to be torn down after county commissioners voted against restoring the site for use as a homeless shelter. The post Orange County work-release center once proposed as homeless shelter to be torn down appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orange County, FL · 2d

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Florida leaders seeking federal disaster funds after Brevard flooding

Brevard County, FL · 1d

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Historic flooding leaves parts of eastern Florida in disarray

Historic November flooding has left parts of eastern Florida in disarray, damaging thousands of homes, washing away roads and disrupting entire communities. In Brevard County, a major roadway collapse in Palm Bay Estates cut off vehicle access for dozens of residents, leaving families navigating a makeshift footpath to reach the outside world. As residents faced an uncertain recovery, World Central Kitchen joined local firefighters and first responders to deliver meals and supplies.

Brevard County, FL · 1d

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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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Six renovated apartments in Orlando to provide housing for homeless veterans

ORLANDO, Fla. — Six veterans experiencing homelessness will soon have a place to call home after Pathlight HOME unveiled newly renovated apartments at Maxwell Terrace in Orlando on Thursday. The organization celebrated the completion of the units with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, one day after Veterans Day. The project transformed...

Orlando, FL · 18h

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Orange County school board to vote on teacher health care contract dispute

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orange County School Board is set to vote Friday on a months-long contract dispute with the teachers’ union — a decision that affects the financial future of more than 10,000 teachers. The dispute comes down to health care costs. A special magistrate was...

Orange County, FL · 6h

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Free RIDE program faces growing demand in Orange and Seminole counties

ORLANDO, Fla. — Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando is looking to raise more money for its free transportation program as requests for rides outpace what the nonprofit can afford to provide. The RIDE program (Reliable Independent Drivers for the Elderly) provided 619 round trips to 56 people in...

Seminole County, FL · 1d

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Central Florida cities, counties grapple with consequences of Amendment 3

Florida voters passed Amendment 3 last week, effectively slashing property taxes for homeowners and billions of dollars of revenue for local governments. Now, cities and counties are grappling with million-dollar cuts and new revenue streams. Local governments in Central Florida are facing about $10 billion in lost revenue over the...

Brevard County, 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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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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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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Brevard County mother concerned about rental property after flooding

MELBOURNE, Fla. — As clean-up continues across Central Florida from last week’s deadly flooding, many renters with damage across Central Florida are wondering what’s next. A rental property in Melbourne was having ground work done, but recent rains made the property unsafe for the family living there,...

Brevard County, FL · 7h

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Seminole County commissioners face reality of Amendment 3 impacts on future budgets

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Seminole County commissioners are beginning to plan for budget changes tied to Amendment 3, after voters overwhelmingly approved the measure. Commission Chair Andria Herr said the county is already accounting for the impacts and expects the budgeting process to continue over the next several months, including additional work in January.

Seminole County, FL · 2d

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Democrat Dan McDow flips Florida House District 33 seat after close recount

PALM BAY, Fla. - Florida may have avoided a Democratic wave, but Democrats scored a significant victory in Brevard County, where a state House seat flipped blue for the first time in more than a decade. McDow wins by 286 votes. Local perspective:. Democrat Dan McDow secured the win in...

Brevard County, FL · 1d

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Winter Park Eyes Four New Red Light Cameras

Winter Park is weighing whether to add red light cameras at four intersections: Aloma Avenue at Lakemont Avenue, Aloma Avenue at St. Andrews Boulevard, Aloma Avenue at Phelps Avenue, and Fairbanks Avenue at Orlando Avenue. The proposal remains unresolved. The expansion proposal was reported by WKMG / ClickOrlando. The city...

Winter Park, FL · 1d

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Winter Springs to vote on taking golf course land for wastewater plant

The Winter Springs City Commission will consider a proposal Monday to forcefully take 10 acres of the old Winter Springs Golf Club for a new wastewater treatment plant. If approved, it would start a process where the city could eventually go to court to get the land from the property owner. Winter Springs City Commissioner Cade Resnick previously told Oviedo Community News that the city tried, and failed, to buy the land from the owner.

Winter Springs, FL · 1d

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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