5+ hour, 27+ min ago   (160+ words) The Apopka Voice In Case You Missed It: Apopka tax-rate vote, road closure and Orange County election coverage Catch up on the proposed property tax rate, a monthlong traffic disruption, and the latest developments in Orange County politics The Apopka…...

5+ hour, 29+ min ago   (337+ words) Apopka faces growing concerns about traffic, suburban sprawl, and the loss of environmental habitat. Strong Towns advocates investing in existing neighborhoods, supporting local businesses, and expanding options for walking, bicycling, and public transportation. Local advocates are also planning a bicycle…...

5+ hour, 31+ min ago   (321+ words) Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has been recognized with the Public Leadership in the Arts Award for County Leadership presented by Americans for the Arts in partnership with the National Association of Counties (NACo). The national award recognizes elected officials…...

5+ hour, 31+ min ago   (599+ words) Disney+ will turn up the nostalgia in August with the premiere of “Camp Rock 3,” but the month’s streaming schedule stretches well beyond the return of Connect 3. Related: Everything streaming in July. The lineup includes a new “Star Wars: Visions” limited…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (469+ words) TOPEKA — A new dashboard tracks the number of Kansans enrolled in health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, offering data for legislators and others to understand the effects of policy changes, a health organization said. The Kansas Health Institute…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (1657+ words) City staff is recommending a rate of 5.1876 mills, but the proposal requires a unanimous 5-0 vote. If unanimity remains out of reach, 4.6761 mills is the highest rate that could pass with four votes, while the rolled-back rate of 4.2510 could pass 3-2. Even…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (279+ words) A section of North Thompson Road will close for approximately one month as crews complete work associated with Phase 4 of the Septic Tank Retrofit Program. The project includes installing gravity sewer lines, sewer laterals, and a force main, as well…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (822+ words) “Ted Lasso” begins its fourth season on August 5, followed by the return of “Women in Blue” on August 12. “Stillwater” and “The Dynasty: UConn Huskies” arrive August 21, while “Dark Matter” returns August 28. New episodes of “Trying,” “Lucky” and “Sugar” will also…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (212+ words) Orange County is expanding its digital permitting services with new technology designed to make the process faster, easier, and more convenient for Development Services customers. Related: Moore, Buchheit named to Orange County Tourism Tax Task Force. The latest enhancement is…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (352+ words) For many entrepreneurs, owning a business isn't the end goal: It's the path to something bigger. It’s the start of what many call the American Dream. And for many business owners, that dream means having more control over their future....