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Taste of Thornton Park spotlights neighborhood bites and beverages

Fall has “fallen” and what better way to take in the (theoretically) crisp air than hoofing it on the brick-lined streets of Thornton Park for a foodie event? The Lake Eola Park-adjacent neighborhood’s restaurants and spirits purveyors unite Thursday for the annual Taste of Thornton Park. The post Taste of Thornton Park spotlights neighborhood bites and beverages appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 4d

theapopkavoice.com

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Orange County tops 324,000 ballots; nearly 20,000 cast at two Apopka early voting sites

Orange County recorded 223,599 early in-person ballots and 100,844 mail ballots in unofficial figures retrieved November 2. The Apopka Community Center and John H. Bridges Community Center together accounted for 19,542 early ballots, while a separate House District 39 tally also showed higher early in-person participation among registered Democrats. An earlier statewide report showed Republicans ahead in combined early and mail participation, with Election Day voting still to come.

Orange County, FL · 4d
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Five North Central Florida state House district races on Election Day ballot

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — Voters are casting ballots on Election Day in North Central Florida state House races. The state House races include District 10, where Republican Marshall Rawson and Democrat Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson are running to represent Baker, Bradford, Columbia, and Union counties, as well as part of Alachua County.

Central Florida, FL · 3d
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Muirfield Breaks Ground on Orlando-Area Opportunity Zone Multifamily Development

Muirfield Development has started construction on Gateway Osceola, a 252-unit multifamily community in Osceola County, Fla., in the Kissimmee area. Completion of the Greater Orlando community is slated for summer 2028. The four-story development is being built on about 12 acres, and will offer a mix of one-, two- and...

Osceola County, FL · 5d
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2026 Voter Insight Panel: Florida’s direction and post-election worries

This midterm election year, Central Florida Public Media is bringing together Central Floridians from varying walks of life for a series of conversations about the issues shaping their lives and their votes. The 2026 Voter Insight Panel is a diverse group that represents different political affiliations, generations, and communities. At...

Florida · 4d

West Orlando News

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‘Sovereign Citizen’ Sentenced for Fraudulent Lien Against Orange County Judges

A "sovereign citizen" was sentenced for making a fraudulent $50 million lien claim against Orange County judges. The post ‘Sovereign Citizen’ Sentenced for Fraudulent Lien Against Orange County Judges appeared first on West Orlando News .

Orange County, FL · 7d

nicholsonstudentmedia.com

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Live 2026 Midterm Election Day updates

Check back here throughout the day for live, updated election news. At 8:13 p.m., College Republicans at UCF Vice President Caleb Berent, senior computer science student, announces Senator Ashley Moody as the winner to members at the UCF GOP's 2026 Midterm Election Watch party at Bldg Classroom 1 on Tuesday.

Orlando, FL · 4d

Daily Commercial

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Crooked Can brewery and dining hall adding Sunday outdoor market

South Lake County has a new option for Sunday Fun Days. Crooked Can Brewing Company is expanding its weekend lineup with a new weekly outdoor market, set to launch on Sunday, Nov. 15. It's one more fun thing to do at the sprawling 40,000-square-foot brewery and dining hall, which features a craft brewery, a wide array of independent cafes, outdoor entertainment stages, dog-friendly amenities, outdoor patios and a beer garden and a splash pad. The market will operate every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., bringing fresh produce, local artisan goods and specialty food vendors to the massive Hills City Center complex. Putting the farm in the farmers' market experience, Gardner's Fresh Produce offers colorful displays of sunflowers and wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. The addition comes just months after the 43,000-square-foot Minneola venue opened its doors in July. Widely touted as the largest craft brewery and food hall of its kind in Florida, the sprawling destination already draws locals of all ages with its spacious beer garden, outdoor entertainment stages and multi-level dining options. "Bringing a Farmers Market to Crooked Can Minneola is all about building strong community connections," Andrew Sheeter, founder of Crooked Can Brewing

Lake County, FL · 9d

attractioninsight.com

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Central Florida’s Winter Garden Named an Official Hallmark Christmas Town

The city of Winter Garden, Florida, located just a few miles north of Walt Disney World, has earned recognition from Hallmark Channel as an Official Hallmark Christmas Town. The Central Florida city is among just 25 communities across the country to receive the designation in 2026. The designation is part...

Winter Garden, FL · 6d

WashingtonExaminer

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DeSantis suspends Florida mayor charged with COVID-19 fraud

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) on Friday suspended a Florida mayor who was arrested earlier this month on two felony charges tied to allegations of corruption in a local grant program. Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa was suspended, according to the city, and Vice Mayor Angela Eady will now serve as mayor until the suspension is revoked […]

Kissimmee, FL · 7d

yourcommunitypaper.com

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RoseArts District breaks ground on Phase 1

One of the biggest housing developments in Central Florida is underway. City officials, community representatives and members of the developer team gathered in late September to break ground on Phase 1 of the RoseArts District, located in the Rosemont neighborhood, just north of the Packing District. In total, the 128-acre...

Orlando, FL · 4d

The Cool Down

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Florida neighbors park cars in one man's yard as river flooding pushes into homes

Northwest winds and a super king tide were disrupting the river's flow.

Astor, FL · 7d

Deb Kowalski

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Before the next storm, who handles Orlando pool cleaning?

Top 4Pool service · Orlando, FL·Checked Oct 31, 2026. Heavy rain can throw pool chemistry off even when the water looks fine. I read through Orlando pool-service reviews for the visit details that matter, plus the questions worth asking before you settle into a weekly schedule.

Orlando, FL · 5d

WFTV Channel 9 Orlando

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Flood Watch issued for most of Central Florida

Another round of heavy rain is soaking Central Florida this morning after record-breaking rainfall drenched parts of the region on Monday.

Titusville, FL · 5d

Bay News 9

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Tiffany Moore Russell wins election as Orange County mayor

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Tiffany Moore Russell will succeed Jerry Demings as Orange County mayor. With 93% of precincts reporting, Moore Russell had received 62.8% of the vote, compared to 37.2% for challenger Chris Messina. While Messina pitched voters a business-minded view of running the county, the electorate sided...

Orange County, FL · 3d

FOX 35 Orlando

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Polls show close races ahead of Election Day

Florida · 5d

The Hill

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Opinion: Anna Eskamani is bringing the ‘Mamdani Model’ to Central Florida

If Eskamani wins her mayoral bid next year, progressive Democrats will have another municipal toehold in the largely red Sunbelt.

Orlando, FL · 7d

theapopkavoice.com

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Orange County water and wastewater system earns top AAA bond ratings

S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings awarded AAA ratings to Orange County’s Series 2026 Water and Wastewater Utility Revenue Bonds, citing the system’s exceptionally strong financial profile, according to a county release. The ratings followed extensive information requests and follow-up discussions with county officials and their advisers. Both agencies also reaffirmed AAA ratings on the water utility system’s existing outstanding debt.

Orange County, FL · 4d

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Top Ten Things to Know for November 2, 2026

Well, we made it to Saturday Night Live. Orlando’s Banana Hero, Stephanie Oropeza, went from calling 911 after watching a car crash into The Moderne to becoming a viral sensation and, Saturday night, the punchline of a Michael Che joke on Weekend Update. Elsewhere, Waymo is venturing farther into...

Orlando, FL · 5d