In case you missed it. The Apopka News Week in Review includes five articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on the Apopka City Commission elections.
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From Staff Reports
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3/31/24
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It's best to view a politician through the prism of their motivations. If they are considering a run for office, voters should be aware of the possibility.
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Mr. Wayne Monte Rollins, age 68, was last seen near his Apopka residence on March 28th at approximately 6:00 a.m. and never returned home.
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From the Apopka Police Department
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3/29/24
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Mr. Wayne Monte Rollins, age 68, was last seen near his Apopka residence on March 28th at approximately 6:00 a.m. and never returned home.
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From the Apopka Police Department
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3/28/24
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Too many ordinary citizens in District 2 do not feel empowered. We must restructure smaller interdependent teams based on neighborhoods and local areas so all feel welcome. In essence, we must become …
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By Christine Moore, Orange County Commissioner/District 2
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3/27/24
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The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly arrest report that includes arrests, crashes, calls for service, and traffic citations. This report is for the week ending March 23rd.
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From the Apopka Police Department
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3/27/24
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If the Supreme Court does approve the language, Floridians will vote on the measure in November. If approved with 60% of the vote, the measure would go into effect in May 2025.
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
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3/26/24
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The award highlighted the shelter’s cruelty investigations and mitigation programs, community action team, spay and neuter program, the pneumovirus outbreak response, and outreach and education initiatives.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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3/26/24
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The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.
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From the Apopka Police Department and Staff Reports
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3/26/24
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The new law (HB 3) bars access to social media accounts for kids under age 13, with access to 14- and 15-year-olds allowed with parental consent.
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By Michael Moline, Florida Phoenix
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3/25/24
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We should always celebrate water in Florida. We’re surrounded on three sides by the stuff. It’s a major tourist attraction, and right now, water is worth a lot of money.
Friday marks World Water Day. I feel bad about this, but I just know I’m going to be late sending out Water Day cards this year.
But we can …
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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3/25/24
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Municipal campaigns require a well-planned strategy. Running for office can be daunting and requires a lot of resources, including time, effort, and, most importantly, money.
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In case you missed it. The Apopka News Week in Review includes five articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on the 2024 Apopka elections.
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From Staff Reports
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3/24/24
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The project will transform the former nursery on Lust Road into a unique park, adorned with native plants, restored bird habitat, walking trails, and a visitors’ center.
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From Orange Audubon
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3/21/24
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In an election that decides who will make decisions for a city of 60,000 residents and a budget eclipsing $165 million, it's disheartening that only 12% of registered voters participated.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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3/21/24
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Since 2020, Homes in Partnership has built and provided homes to 157 individuals and families in Lake, Marion, Orange, and Sumter counties, with an additional 65 planned for 2024 – 2025.
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From Homes in Partnership
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3/21/24
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Wednesday that will prohibit cities and counties from allowing individuals and families to sleep and camp on public property.
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
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3/21/24
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In Washington, DC, Rep. Alexander Frost of Florida's 10th Congressional District introduced a bill to combat gun violence - the Destroy Zombie Guns Act.
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From the Office of Rep. Maxwell Frost
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3/20/24
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The program is called Direct File, and Florida is one of 12 states chosen to participate in the initial pilot program. It stems from a provision of President Joe Biden’s 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
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3/20/24
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The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly arrest report that includes arrests, crashes, calls for service, and traffic citations. This report is for the week ending March 16th.
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From the Apopka Police Department
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3/20/24
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Commissioner Nick Nesta defeated Eric Mock with 61% of the vote for Seat #4, while Nadia Anderson defeated Darryl Richardson with 55% of the vote for Seat #3.
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Aligned with Orange County’s Sustainable Operations & Resilience Action Plan, the project underscores the county’s dedication toward 100% clean, renewable energy by 2035.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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3/19/24
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Over 34 years, a minimum of $800 million has been transferred to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, with FY 2023 exceeding $1 billion for the 21st consecutive year, according to the report.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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3/19/24
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The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.
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From the Apopka Police Department and Staff Reports
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3/19/24
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Commissioner Nick Nesta defeated Eric Mock with 61% of the vote for Seat #4, while Nadia Anderson defeated Darryl Richardson with 55% of the vote for Seat #3.
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From Staff Reports
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3/19/24
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