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Happy weekend, Apopka!
In today’s happening-today edition: Gatorland crowned top roadside attraction, St. Pitties Day Brunch & Benefit, Mural Madness live painting battle, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Community rallies for mental health: NAMI Central Florida prepares for the 20th NAMIWalks on May 2 at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs. The event aims to raise $250,000 and seeks sponsors and food trucks — see how to get involved.
Capital One Hotel Group divestment: Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Orlando-Apopka and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando-Apopka were sold to separate private regional investors. Both deals closed at the original contract price — get all the details.
Fan-favorite pit stops revealed: Orlando’s Gatorland has been ranked America’s top roadside attraction in a Betway Casino study of reviews, Instagram posts, and searches, with Sun Studio second and House on the Rock third — get all the details.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Fries worth a detour: With a pie on the table or a slice in hand, Antonio’s House of Pizza nails the fry game, especially the truffle fries kissed with white truffle oil and parmesan. Salty, crispy, and craveable, they turn a regular weeknight into something dangerously snackable.
Glow-up without the fuss: Gentle Touch MediSpa & Wellness keeps things refreshingly natural, with Botox, Hydrafacials, lasers, and skin care that mimic eight solid hours of sleep. If your mirror’s been a little too honest, their team quietly nudges the glow back so you still look like you.
Local disc golf fix: Bill Frederick Park At Turkey Lake keeps lines clean, with lakeside fairways and just enough trees to test your aim. Unwind after work, bring a buddy, chase a few birdies, and remember why tossing plastic still lights up your happy brain.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
📷 Historic Mansion Photography Workshop 2026 @ orange, massachusetts | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Orange’s once-abandoned mansion got a glow-up, and you’re invited to shoot it. Grand staircase, ornate woodwork, and tiles begging for close-ups. $60 cash at the door, add a model for $25, sign the waiver, and enjoy the season opener without the confetti.
🐶 4th Annual St. Pitties Day Brunch & Benefit @ Propagate Social House | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – St. Pitties Day is a St. Patrick’s brunch where your dog is the celebrity, the beer is green, and every bite benefits Bully Up Rescue. Bring the tiny hat, soak up patio tunes, win raffles, and crush the Apopka Smash Burger plus debut Brunch Burger.
👮 Cookies & Milk with a Cop Storytime @ North Orange Branch Library | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Trade your nightly news for the wholesome version, the Apopka Police are popping into the North Orange Branch Library for storytime, crafts, and cookies and milk courtesy of LCL Food Services. Meet the officers, let the kids glue something, then enjoy the sugar rush together.
🎨 Mural Madness @ Apopka Murals Downtown Art Walk | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Central Florida gets its paint-slinging moment with a two-day mural tournament, chalk competition, a live painting battle, speed drawing, and more. Think friendly rivalries, big color, and the rare chance to watch paint dry while actually having fun.
🎉 The Ole Skool Block Party @ Apopka Amphitheater | Saturday (3/14) at 3:00 PM – Block party time machine alert, with the DJ spinning 80s and 90s jams you still know by heart. Expect lawn chairs, trash talk, and line dances performed on muscle memory. Wear comfy shoes, stretch first, and greet neighbors you have not seen since mixtapes.
🏃 Sunday Funday Runday @ Propagate Social House | Sunday (3/15) at 8:45 AM – Sunday Funday Runday is setting off from 5th Street Plaza by Propagate Social House, heading south on the West Orange Trail for 20 out, 20 back, so we roll in together. No heroics, just easy miles, chatter, and a coffee or breakfast sammy.
📼 90’s Music Bingo @ Hurricane Grill & Wings (Apopka, FL) | Sunday (3/15) at 6:30 PM – If you still know every word to No Scrubs, this 90s Music Bingo night at Hurricane Grill & Wings is your moment. Bring friends, belt the choruses, stamp your card, and chase prizes, while wings, beers, and the hum of dial-up nostalgia do their thing.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Apopka report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 80°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 49%
A chance of rain showers between 9am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 85°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 78%
Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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At 4,251 square feet, this new M/I Homes build in Apopka brings four spacious bedrooms, three and a half baths, and a 3-car garage together with an easy open-concept flow. The owner’s suite sits on the main level for privacy and convenience. Craftsmanship shows in the details, and nearby parks and recreation keep weekends effortless.
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