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Midday Update: Seminole Co. vote probe disputed, Outgoing Congress returns

WTXL ABC 27 Midday Update: Here are the top stories we're following around the Big Bend, South Georgia, nationally, and your Monday forecast.

Seminole County, FL · 1d

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Lake County Shelter launches Pets for Vets adoption promotion

LAKE COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Lake County Animal Shelter will honor veterans this Veterans Day with its Pets for Vets promotion, waiving adoption fees for veterans from Nov. 12-30, 2026. The promotion encourages veterans to visit the shelter, meet adoptable pets, and find a new best friend to share life’s adventures.

Lake County, FL · 1d

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FREE Frontyard Holiday Festival Returns to Dr. Phillips Center November 27 – December 31

FREE Frontyard Holiday Festival Returns to Dr. Phillips Center November 27 – December 31. Maggie Rose, The Frontmen, Michael Cavanaugh and Emmaline Headline Orlando’s Festive Holiday Celebration. The holiday season is about to get a whole lot more musical in downtown Orlando! The Frontyard Holiday Festival at Dr....

Orlando, FL · 1d

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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 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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Volusia Basket Brigade Donates 150 Food Boxes for Local Veterans

In recognition of their service and sacrifice, Volusia County's Veterans Services Division will distribute 150 boxes of food to veteran families in need. Volusia Basket Brigade, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families during the holidays, donated the boxes, each of which contains enough food to feed a family of six for a holiday meal.

Volusia 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 · 3d

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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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Meggison Road intersection at CR 470 to close Nov. 30 through Dec. 18

Drivers who use Meggison Road to reach County Road 470 near Florida’s Turnpike will need another route for nearly three weeks, as the intersection is scheduled to close from Nov. 30 through Dec. 18 for road construction, the Village Community Development Districts announced Thursday. Why it’s closing. The...

Lake County, FL · 3d

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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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Sanford commissioners review potential layoffs and service cuts

Sanford City Commissioners are reviewing the city's budget for possible cuts now that Amendment 3 is in effect. City leaders met on Monday for a work session where they discussed what steps they could take to lessen the impact of an expected budget shortfall. One proposal is to charge a fire assessment fee for all residents, business owners, and non-profits to fund the fire department.

Sanford, FL · 21h

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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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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

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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 · 2d

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Volusia County 45th Annual Farm Tour

Volusia County Farm Tour Marks 45 years with Seven Stops on Friday, Nov. 20. – Residents can spend a day on the farm – or several of them – during the 45th annual Volusia County Farm Tour on Friday, Nov. 20. The tour is offered without charge. Presented...

Volusia County, FL · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Orange County Public Schools to consider $1.5M sale of former Pine Castle Elementary property

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orange County Public Schools could sell the former Pine Castle Elementary School property for $1.5 million, a move that would bring in money as the district faces a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall but would not help pay for daily expenses such as teacher salaries. The Orange County...

Orange County, FL · 15h

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Downtown businesses push back on more after-hour fees

Downtown businesses are being asked to pay after midnight alcohol permits on top of their fees to stay open late. City officials say the fees fund law enforcement to keep the area safe, but some downtown businesses say they are the only ones bearing the cost to keep it that way.

Orlando, 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