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In a couple of weeks, from July 25 through August 7, Florida will hold its annual school sales tax holiday. During that period, consumers can curb school supply costs with savings designated by the Florida legislature.
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From UF/IFAS
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7/14/22
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UF/IFAS Extension meets in the middle of summer with a strong menu of classes and programs for Apopka and Orange County residents in August.
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From UF/IFAS
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7/7/22
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The school year may be over, but as inflation, rising rent, and the mounting cost of gas take a financial toll on Central Florida families, the season for food insecurity is just beginning.
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From Orange County Public Schools
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6/12/22
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There are few greater sounds than that of children's laughter. It is a kind of gift that signifies trust, joy, and the type of detachment from the troubles of the world that allows children to simply play without fear or worries.
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By Greg Jackson
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6/2/22
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Baptiste Orthodontics has formed long-lasting relationships with the community we serve by partnering with over 40 public schools and community groups in Orange County.
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By Cynthia Schweitzer, Practice Director at Baptiste Orthodontics and Dentistry for Kids in Apopka
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5/16/22
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Goodwill Industries of Central Florida recently announced a prepaid tuition program that will cover the cost of college or vocational school for its employees.
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From Goodwill Industries of Central Florida
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5/4/22
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The iPromise Garden project has taken Apopka by storm, starting with famous TikTok personality and gardening enthusiast Marcus Bridgewater, @gardenmarcus, taking the pledge.
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By Shaunte Jemison, Re-Imagine Communities
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4/24/22
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Re-imagine Communities is on a mission to advance equity by empowering the underserved and at-risk youth of Central Florida, with a large focus in Apopka. Through mentoring and coaching, education …
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From Re-imagine Communities
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4/17/22
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Local residents, LaKeda Jones, and Antonio Medeiros received their Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelors of Business Administration – Marketing degrees (respectively) from WGU.
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From Western Governor's University
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4/14/22
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The National Science Foundation has awarded the geomatics faculty at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) a grant to boost enrollment of talented low-income students.
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By Lourdes Mederos, UF/IFAS
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3/27/22
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Throughout the weekend, ProStart students competed in categories including Culinary, Management, Edible Centerpiece, and Waiter’s Relay.
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From the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association
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3/10/22
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Goodwill Industries of Central Florida understands how tough looking for a job can be! That's why they're kicking off March with practical and insightful webinars to help you be more effective in your search.
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From Goodwill Industries of Central Florida
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3/1/22
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The Wekiva Pop Warner and Cheer season will kick off on August 1st, but practices start during spring break and summer, three days a week at Wheatley Park from 5-7 pm.
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From Staff Reports
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2/17/22
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Take a trip with Dr. Alma Correia of Baptiste Dentistry for Kids as she experiences kindergarteners in Apopka and fields their surprising questions about teeth.
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By Dr. Alma Correia, Baptiste Dentistry for Kids in Apopka
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2/14/22
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The annual tour brings educators from throughout the state to Northeast Florida for an inside look at the state’s largest agricultural commodity.
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University of Florida researchers surveyed 27,000 former community-college students and found six out of 10 Florida community college students drop out before they finish - even with good grades and only a few credits shy of graduation.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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2/10/22
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In 2017, Jenkins received a presidential appointment as a director of the National Board of Education Sciences. and was named the Florida Superintendent of the Year and one of four finalists for the national title.
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From OCPS and Staff Reports
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2/8/22
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Kick off February with practical and insightful webinars to help you be more effective in your job search. Landing the right job for you is possible, especially when you take time to hone your skills.
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From Goodwill Industries of Central Florida
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1/30/22
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The Apopka Voice crossed a milestone last year when we published our 10,000th article. Informing, engaging, and inspiring our readers is the mission of The Apopka Voice. But in 2022, we want to do even more.
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The Apopka Voice Staff
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1/25/22
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The approval came after months of delays. Florida and other states were supposed to submit a COVID plan for schools by June 7th, but Florida didn’t get its plan in until October 6th... well into the new school year.
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By Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix
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1/23/22
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There are over 170 different fields of study tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau in which undergraduate students can earn a degree. Despite the wide range of academic subjects offered at colleges and …
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By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square
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1/20/22
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While the unemployment rate in Central Florida remains below 5%, there are still many people searching for their next career opportunity. Here are three webinars to help.
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From Goodwill Industries of Central Florida
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1/16/22
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Kaven Call, a top defensive end/outside linebacker for the Apopka Blue Darters, verbally committed to the UCF Knights on Christmas day.
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From Staff Reports, SI.com, and rivals.com
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12/26/21
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As Florida students work through the stresses that come with learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, some may find comfort by talking with peers about mental health concerns.
Some middle and high …
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By Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix
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12/22/21
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The funds are intended to help schools and school districts make arrangements to offset disruptions in the nation’s supply chains for food and other goods.
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By Laura Cassels, Florida Phoenix
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12/21/21
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