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1 day ago | mynews13.com | Julie Gargotta

APOPKA, Fla. — Sometimes life’s hard-earned lessons, like learning how to overcome adversity, can ignite a fire within. For Ryan Whaley, a childhood of instability followed by trying times as an adult, served as fuel for his Parlor Kitchen. It’s there that Whaley dishes up whimsical waffles; his stall is a fixture with growing popularity in Apopka’s new food hall, Hall’s On 5th, a nearly century-old former feed store.

2 days ago | mynews13.com | Greg Pallone

MELBOURNE, Fla. — A public meeting on Thursday night will reveal findings of a study of parking issues and challenges in downtown Melbourne. The city hired a consultant to perform a parking demand study and analysis, based on existing parking inventory and occupancy counts over a three-day period earlier this year.

3 days ago | mynews13.com | Devin Martin

ORLANDO, Fla. — During pride month Spectrum News is taking a look at LGBTQ+ organizations across Central Florida that are making a difference. What You Need To KnowThe Orlando Gay Chorus is celebrating 35 years of musicThe group recently held a performance at Dr. Phillips’ Steinmetz HallAround 150 members make the group what it is, and say they look forward to seeing what the future holdsThe Orlando Gay Chorus is committed to providing high-quality performances.

3 days ago | mynews13.com | Emily Kenny

As the Fourth of July approaches and families are planning to celebrate, the average cost of a cookout for 10 people in New York is $58.91, the American Farm Bureau says.  A national survey of the price of food items typically used during summer cookouts found that the average gathering will cost $70.92 for 10 guests. However, New York is roughly 20% lower than that.

4 days ago | mynews13.com | Devin Martin

PONCE INLET, Fla. — The Marine Science Center in Volusia County is now open once again, following a $4.2 million renovation project.