Community News
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Winter Park
Garden Theatre Season Opens with Elton John Tribute, Adds Musicals and Concerts
The Garden Theatre on Plant kicks off its 2026-27 season August 1 with The Rocket Man Show, featuring four musicals, four concerts, and family performances throughout the year.
Children's Home Society of Florida receives Truist Foundation grant
Children's Home Society of Florida received a Truist Foundation grant to expand community partnership school programs that support economic mobility.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Orange County Animal Services Warns Against Leaving Pets in Hot Cars
Orange County Animal Services warns residents not to leave pets in parked vehicles, where interior temperatures can reach dangerous levels within minutes.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Maitland Police Earns Highest State Accreditation
The Maitland Police Department earned the Florida Police Chiefs Association's highest accreditation level, recognizing the department's compliance with rigorous professional standards.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Second Harvest Food Bank Expands Job Training Beyond Culinary
Second Harvest Food Bank launches Career Pathways, adding customer service training to its established culinary program. The expansion responds to local employers' workforce needs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Orange County Urges Special Needs Families to Register Before Hurricane Season
Orange County opens registration for its People with Special Needs Program, which provides specialized evacuation assistance for residents dependent on medical equipment or additional care during hurricanes.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
YMCA Board Leader Discusses Path to Community Service
Julie Kleffel, immediate past board chair of the YMCA of Central Florida, discussed her path to community leadership in a new video series released by the organization.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
