Walking tour celebrates Mister Rogers
Rollins College in Winter Park is celebrating Mister Rogers' legacy with a free walking tour. The tour allows visitors to explore the campus and view exclusive Mister Rogers memorabilia and artwork.
Nelson responds to “State of the City” series
On Tuesday, February 24, six days before publishing its three-part investigative series “State of the City,” The Apopka Voice sent Mayor Bryan Nelson 18 detailed questions addressing concerns raised by seven current and former City of Apopka employees regarding staffing levels, budgeting practices, infrastructure...
Hoax Shooting Call Triggers Lockdown Scare At Orlando’s University High
A bogus report of a shooter on campus sent Orlando's University High School into a brief lockdown on Monday, prompting a swift and heavy law enforcement response before deputies determined the call was a hoax. The Orange County Sheriff's Office and school officials converged on the campus, sweeping classrooms,...
Harlow Grove Restaurant & Lounge to host grand opening
Harlow Grove Restaurant & Lounge will open to the public Wednesday, March 11. The grand-opening event will take place at 4 p.m. at 186 S. Main St., Winter Garden, in which the doors of the restaurant will open for the first time. The restaurant includes a dining room, for brunch...
The fishin’ is great, so let’s go fishin’
We finally got some rain, but we need to get more. Our lakes are gettin’ really low, and we could use some good rain. Lake Jesup and Lake Monroe are both very low. Folks are gettin’ on Lake Monroe better than in Lake Jesup, so if you want to catch some specks, I’d go to Lake Monroe and the St. Johns River north.
Orange County Pauses One‑Cent Infrastructure Surtax
Orange County leaders sat through hours of data, polling, and PowerPoint on a potential Local Government Infrastructure Surtax on Monday, then opted not to send the idea to voters just yet. The Orange County Board of County Commissioners held a special briefing where representatives from the Trust for Public Land...
What salary do I need to afford a house in Orlando in 2026?
What salary do I need to afford a house in Orlando in 2026?. The cost of living has grown to historic levels since the pandemic, as home prices and the cost of everyday goods have far outpaced wages. A large portion of this increase has come from housing. The national median sale price hit a record in 2022 and has...
Car pulled from water at Orlando park; no one inside, fire department says
ORLANDO, Fla. - A car was pulled from a lake in Orlando early Monday, according to the Orlando Fire Department. The fire department and the department's dive team responded to the 600 block of McQueen Park Lane after receiving a report of a car in the water. The dive team...
Florida’s Ultimate All-You-Can-Eat Mexican Feast Is Worth the Trip
There is a Mexican restaurant near the Disney resort corridor that has quietly built a reputation so strong, locals and tourists keep coming back trip after trip. The food is fresh, handmade, and loaded with bold flavors that feel nothing like the typical chain restaurant experience. The lunch buffet alone...
Orlando CEO charged in alleged $300 million Ponzi scheme
Orlando-based Goliath Ventures CEO Christopher Delgado was arrested on federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering, part of an alleged $300 million Ponzi scheme.
