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From The Apopka Chief Newspaper, WFTV and 19 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. The Apopka Chief Newspaper2 hours ago

    Apopka dismantles Timber Creek 49-14

    Blue Darters score 35 points in the second half

  2. WFTV2 hours ago

    Orange County mayor-elect eyes potential cuts as Amendment 3 reshapes county budget

    Orange County Mayor-elect Moore Russell launches transition site to address potential service cuts starting in 2028.

  3. Oviedo Community News3 hours ago

    Hundreds of uncounted ballots could send a pair of undecided midterm races in Central Florida to recounts this week.

    As overseas and other ballots are being counted, candidates wait for razor-thin margins to find a winner.

  4. Oviedo Community News3 hours ago

    Oviedo charter amendments: one resounding win and a narrow victory

    Oviedo residents heavily backed additional rural boundary protections in the same election night that saw Jason Brodeur, who attempted to reduce rural protections, ousted.

  5. FOX 35 Orlando5 hours ago

    Close Florida congressional races could trigger automatic recounts; no runoffs required

    Several closely contested congressional races in Florida could face automatic recounts as election officials review results from Tuesday's midterm elections. Under Florida law, a machine recount is required when unofficial results show a candidate trailing by one-half of one percentage point or less.

  6. Diario Las Américas5 hours ago

    Samuel Vilchez Santiago, de refugiado venezolano a congresista demócrata en Florida

    Los padres del venezolano Samuel Vilchez escaparon de la persecución política en su país, en 2010, y obtuvieron asilo en Estados Unidos

  7. Oviedo Community News5 hours ago

    Santos stuns Lockhart in Seminole County Commission upset

    Lockhart had served two terms before being swept up in what's been dubbed a "blue wave" election. Santos will be the first black woman to serve on the Seminole County Commission.

  8. Oviedo Community News5 hours ago

    Winter Springs election decided by nail-biter finish

    The tightly contested race for Winter Springs mayor came down to just over 100 votes, with Kevin McCann winning re-eleciton. Others were blowouts.

  9. Daytona Beach News-Journal6 hours ago

    VOTE: Volusia-Flagler Girls Athlete of the Week for Oct. 26-31 presented by Halifax Health

    The Volusia-Flagler Girls Athlete of the Week poll is presented by Halifax Health. Voting will close at 10 a.m. Sunday.

  10. The Apopka Chief Newspaper6 hours ago

    Apopka City Commission suspends elected officials’ discretionary funding

    Commission also approves $8,344 reimbursement for festival expenses.

  11. WKMG6 hours ago

    A water dispute between two Central Florida cities: How Apopka plans to fix a multimillion-gallon problem

    A construction sign, heavy equipment and small purple utility flags mark the site of an infrastructure project in northwest Apopka.

  12. Spectrum News 136 hours ago

    Oviedo city leaders prepare for cuts due to Amendment 3

    Mayor Megan Sladek says the city may have to cut about 70 positions two years from now.

    Also reported byOviedo Community News

  13. Spectrum News 137 hours ago

    Orlando voters say economy and affordability should lead post-election agenda

    Voters at J Henry’s Barber Shop in Parramore weighed Florida election results, Amendment 3 and hopes for action on affordability after a shift in power.

  14. WESH7 hours ago

    Special session on Amendment 3 coming, Florida governor says

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he expects to call lawmakers into a special session before he leaves office to build a legal framework for Amendment 3.

  15. WFTV7 hours ago

    Florida voters await final tallies in close congressional races

    Ryan Elijah and Darren Soto hold narrow leads in Florida congressional races currently deemed too close to call.

  16. WKMG7 hours ago

    AI is changing home listings. Can you trust what you see?

    As AI tools make it easier to digitally alter real estate listing photos — hiding damage, adding nonexistent features or staging empty rooms — buyers, agents and industry organizations are wrestling with where to draw the line between helpful enhancement and misleading misrepresentation.

  17. WKMG7 hours ago

    Proposal infuses ‘1980’s vibe’ into derelict Orlando shopping plaza Colonial Promenade

    Orlando’s Colonial Promenade shopping plaza may be going retro with a new plan to redevelop the derelict plaza on East Colonial Drive. Here's what we learned from the proposal.

    Also reported byGrowthSpotter

  18. Telemundo Orlando (31)7 hours ago

    Fonchi busca conquistar el pop latino desde Orlando

    El joven venezolano dejó atrás la ciudad de Miami y se mudó a Orlando con un sueño muy claro: conquistar su espacio en la industria musical.

  19. FOX 51 Gainesville7 hours ago

    The 407 tries an Argentinian-style slice: Inside Obsession Pizza

    Since opening its doors in Orlando this past June, Obsession Pizza has brought a distinct Argentinian twist to The 407’s food scene. The pizzeria's signature dish is the Fugazzeta—a massive, cheese-stuffed double-crust pie topped with sweet onions that weighs in at a staggering five to six pounds. Beyond serving up hearty comfort food, the restaurant also invests in the community with its free 12-week Obsession Business School. The 407’s Lauren Margolis went behind the counter to see how these hefty pies are built and to taste a slice firsthand.

  20. WKMG8 hours ago

    BUT IS THERE PARKING?!?! New Trader Joe’s set to open in Waterford Lakes

    The location is just over 9,000 square feet, making it slightly smaller than the Winter Park store, but its layout is designed to feel open, with lower shelving that allows customers to see more of the store as they shop.

  21. The Apopka Voice8 hours ago

    Ridgebrooke access concerns lead DRC discussion; Kelly Park tract advances

    Questions about a secondary access road, paving requirements, and potential occupancy delays dominated the Apopka Development Review Committee’s Nov. 4 discussion of Ridgebrooke. The committee also reviewed needed revisions to the Apopka K-8 Charter School plat and recommended approval of a Crossroads at Kelly Park park tract.

  22. GrowthSpotter8 hours ago

    Sustanee developers still battling Orange County over agricultural enclave bid

    A dispute over 216 acres drove the unanimous vote. The owners can seek court review after an earlier victory over county land-use restrictions.

  23. WESH8 hours ago

    Orange County mayor-elect Tiffany Moore Russell prepares for Amendment 3 impact

    Also reported byThe Apopka Chief NewspaperFlorida National News

  24. WKMG9 hours ago

    Here’s the cutoff for new homeowners under Florida’s Amendment 3

    Florida voters managed to approve the state’s latest property tax proposal — Amendment 3 — on Tuesday night, though it may raise a new question for some homeowners: will it apply to me?

  25. Mysanfordherald9 hours ago

    And then there was one

    Orangewood Christian advances to FHSAA Open Division Girls Volleyball State Championships

  26. Mysanfordherald9 hours ago

    Briefs for 11-4-26

    Orlando SpeedWorld, Sanford Adult Fall Softball, UCF Women's Basketball, UCF Volleyball, UCF Women's Soccer, UCF Men's Basketball, Soap Box Rally,...

  27. Mysanfordherald10 hours ago

    UNDEFEATED

    Seminole edges Oviedo, 30-29, to complete 10-0 Regular Season; Lake Brantley, Lake Howell, Orangewood Christian and Winter Springs also claim...

  28. Mysanfordherald10 hours ago

    What a difference a week makes

    UCF Football humbled by Baylor after upsetting No. 2 BYU just a week earlier

  29. TBBW10 hours ago

    Tampa Bay furniture giant Kane’s acquired by private equity firm

    Onyx Partners acquires longtime Tampa Bay retailer Kane’s Furniture in a two-phase Florida deal.

  30. WFTV10 hours ago

    Too many cars, not enough roads? 9 Investigates crash data in Bithlo

    Orange County will begin expanding State Road 50 to three lanes in each direction by late 2027 to address traffic issues.

  31. WFTV11 hours ago

    Osceola County voters approve new school tax despite potential tax breaks

    Osceola County voters approved a new school tax while also passing Amendment 3, potentially lowering total tax bills.

  32. Orlando Economic Partnership11 hours ago

    Election Results and Amendment 3 Update

    On behalf of the Orlando Economic Partnership, congratulations to our newly elected and reelected leaders.

  33. WFTV11 hours ago

    Deposits for Jacksonville Jaguars 2027 home season in Orlando now open

    Ticket deposits are now open for the Jaguars' 2027 season in Orlando amid Everbank Stadium renovations.

    Also reported byWESHAction News JaxThe Florida Times-Union

  34. Sports Talk Florida11 hours ago

    YouTube golf’s $4 million Internet Invitational has a Florida accent

    A Super Bowl-winning coach from Tampa Bay, two former Florida Panthers and a Miami Heat champion are among the 64 players chasing a $4 million purse in golf’s most-watched event this fall. It isn’t on television. The Internet Invitational, a YouTube series produced by Barstool Sports and the creator channel Bob Does Sports, released its

  35. Orlando Weekly11 hours ago

    Orlando pianist Assel Jean-Pierre Jr. comes into his own with new singles

    On second single “Kinel” — releasing this Friday, Nov. 6 — Jean-Pierre gets especially personal. The song, which he wrote with his late uncle Kinelly Jean-Pierre but never got to record, previously existed solely as a voice memo. Now, he’s brought it to full, proper life as a beaming and balmy jazz song blowing with Afro-Cuban and Latin breezes. Like the islands it echoes, it buzzes with life yet floats without a care.

  36. WESH12 hours ago

    Triathlete prepares for Orlando half marathon after overcoming hit-and-run injuries

    After a hit-and-run left her critically injured, Clermont triathlete Gabrielle Suver is racing again and preparing for the Orlando Half Marathon.

  37. WKMG12 hours ago

    How much will Amendment 3 save you? Here’s how to find out

    Florida voters have officially approved a new property-tax plan that is soon set to take effect, according to the Associated Press. The proposal — Amendment 3 — provides a new homestead exemption for non-school taxes for residents in the state. We have all the information you need to know about the amendment, and how it compares to former property tax rules in this article.

  38. WFTV12 hours ago

    Orlando Health opens new 24/7 emergency department in North Lakeland

    Orlando Health opened a new free-standing emergency department in North Lakeland to provide 24/7 emergency care.

  39. WESH13 hours ago

    Man accused of trying to shoot wife while driving in Orlando, deputies say

    A woman told Orange County deputies that her husband tried to shoot her as she was driving her vehicle in Orlando on Wednesday around 7 a.m.

  40. WFTV13 hours ago

    Florida drivers would spend about $2,450 a year on gas at late September prices

    Learn how to calculate your personal fuel costs and see why Florida's annual gas bill exceeds the national average.