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Starting July 2021, season one of FMFY will be streaming on the Discover Florida channel.
From Florida Department of Environmental Protection
In partnership with the Florida Department of …
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6/29/21
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There are endless things you can do to prep your house for sale. But you don't have to go all out. Opt instead for small eye-catching details to sell your home quickly and save.
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By George Hyland
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6/29/21
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As a parent, you should not leave your children to decide for themselves whether drinking alcohol is right for them, even if you have always known them to be “good” and …
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By John Levi
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6/28/21
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Opinion
By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
The mission of The Apopka Voice is to engage, inform, and make a difference in the community. We want to tell the story of Apopka - all of Apopka. …
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6/27/21
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Opinion
By Samuel Davis Jr., General Manager & CEO of the LANGD
Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 919 into law – preventing local governments from banning fuel …
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6/27/21
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55,000 households in Rep. Demings’ district are eligible for up to $300 per child per month as part of the American Rescue Plan
From the Office of U.S. Congresswoman Val Demings, District 10
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6/23/21
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According to Pew Research, compared with a decade ago, more Americans say protecting the environment and dealing with climate change should be top priorities for the president and Congress
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6/22/21
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By Allen Brown There is something bittersweet about watching your parents’ age. There's gratitude mixed with sadness as you begin to take each day a little bit more to heart, a little bit less for …
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6/21/21
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Since the pandemic, the Children's Home Society predicts one in four kids in Florida will be living in poverty, an addition of 210,000 children
From Public News Service, Florida
An annual …
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6/20/21
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It's not just retirees flocking to Florida, but wealth
By John Haughey | The Center Square
With home costs rising across the country, one-in-five prospective homebuyers cite low taxes as a …
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6/17/21
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By Kevin Shafer, Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of Canadian Studies, Brigham Young University
When my oldest son, now nearly 13, was born in July of 2008, I thought I could easily …
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6/16/21
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Breaking News:
By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
The Apopka City Council voted 4-1 to increase its offer for Camp Wewa from $4.2 million to $4.7 million after a second appraisal revealed …
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6/16/21
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Pool and spa wastewater that flows down storm drains ends up in local waterways, affecting water quality, wildlife and even our health
From the Orange County Newsroom
Do you know how to …
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6/15/21
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Prediction: in around 30 years people will start living in space – and soon after, the first off-Earth baby will be born By Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University …
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6/9/21
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Have you ever thought about fostering? If so, you’re not alone: According to a 2017 survey, approximately 28% of adults have considered becoming a foster parent.
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By Christina Wilson, MPA
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6/9/21
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If you think about it, other than the bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom, you spend a lot of time in your living room. Making this space comfortable and aesthetically pleasing can …
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By Pranto Jap
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6/8/21
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National study found for every $1,000 increase in the price of a new home, 10,274 Floridians are priced out of the market
The new law was opposed by the Florida Association of Counties, Florida …
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6/7/21
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson delivered the news of a counter-offer from the YMCA on the City's attempted purchase of Camp Wewa at the June 2nd City Council …
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6/6/21
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Hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, floods – whatever your local risk, here's how to be more weather-ready
By Erik Salna, Associate Director of Education and Outreach, Extreme Events Institute, …
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6/3/21
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For the green thumbs and garden-dreamers alike, every month we'll highlight a UF / IFAS feature plant that deserves a spotlight in Florida-friendly gardening.
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By From Madeline Iyer, University of Florida (UF), Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences
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6/3/21
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From the Office of Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore, District 2
Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Florida State budget into law today allocating $500,000 for the conversion of 154 …
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6/2/21
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From AAA If a hurricane struck Florida tomorrow, would you be ready? A new AAA survey reveals that many residents would not be. Survey Highlights 43% of Floridians do not have an emergency plan 29% …
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6/2/21
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Our lab is studying whether service dogs can help these military veterans, who may also have depression and anxiety – and run an elevated risk of death by suicide – in addition to having PTSD.
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By Leanne Nieforth, Ph.D. Student, Purdue University and Marguerite E. O'Haire, Associate Professor of Human-Animal Interaction, Purdue University
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5/27/21
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In the event of a power outage, the use of a reliable and efficient energy source, like natural gas, means your lights are still on, meals are still warm, and showers are still hot
From the Lake …
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5/27/21
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The sales-tax holiday May 28-June 2 shaves taxes off purchases of most batteries, coolers, light sources, tarps, radios, portable generators costing up to $1,000, and more...
By Laura Cassels, …
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5/26/21
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