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Orange County solar array in Apopka celebrates a one-year milestone
Spanning the length of three football fields, this 2-megawatt solar installation produces power to offset the facility's energy costs by up to 60% – an annual cost savings estimated at $400,000. more
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The population of the Florida black bear is about what it was a decade ago, yet there are calls for hunting them again.
Push for new Florida bear hunt ignores real source of problems: Humans
One critic of the hunt, Chuck O’Neal of Speak Up Wekiva, said it was as challenging as hunting dairy cows. The bears were that laid back and easy to target. more
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February rainfall drops as District enters driest months
With limited rainfall expected in the coming months, as Florida enters its driest season, residents are encouraged to use water efficiently, such as following water restrictions and using smart irrigation practices.  more
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The state has been riveted on the drama unfolding at the Piney Point phosphate mining site near Tampa Bay, but the state is littered with similar facilities, like the one pictured here, that threaten other coastal estuaries.
Florida Legislature advances legal protections for companies that mine phosphate
A bill that would provide new legal protections to companies that mine phosphate in Florida and leave behind radioactive spoils buried underneath the ground won unanimous approval during its first committee stop in the Legislature on Wednesday. more
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Orange County Utilities hosts community collection of household hazardous and electronic waste at Apopka High School
On Saturday, participants can properly dispose of hazardous and electronic waste at Apopka High School – free of charge. more
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FEMA still in Florida to help residents impacted by hurricanes
FEMA will continue to process applications, receive and manage appeals, conduct inspections, and assist applicants and local officials with questions and information about recovery programs. more
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Orange County to make federal funding available for Hurricane Ian recovery
Hurricane Ian devastated Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, causing more than $300 million in major damage across Orange County. Orange County Recovers offers housing repair, replacement, or full reconstruction which will be funded as a grant to the homeowner. more
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Lake Pearl in Apopka.
Blue-Green Algae Alert issued for Lake Pearl in Apopka
Blue-green algae have the potential to produce toxins. Since environmental conditions can change at any time, it is essential to exercise caution, even if the presence of toxins has not yet been confirmed.  more
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Spring Forward, Water Smarter: Watering restrictions for Central Florida starting March 9th
With warmer weather on the horizon, residents will be allowed to water twice a week instead of once, but just because you can water twice a week doesn’t mean you should.  more
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U.S. fishing industries, both commercial and recreational, rely on healthy coastal areas.
Coastal economies rely on NOAA, from Maine to Florida, Texas and Alaska – even if they don’t realize it
The government estimates that NOAA’s projects and services support more than one-third of the nation’s gross domestic product. more
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Orange County announces grand opening of Apopka's Greeneyes Wildlife Preserve
The Greeneyes Wildlife Preserve is one of a series of land acquisitions made by Orange County’s Green PLACE Program. more
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Protecting Florida’s Ocala-to-Osceola Wildlife Corridor
Located east of Gainesville and midway between Orlando and Jacksonville, the newly protected land will provide vital habitat for species such as the Florida black bear and help maintain the ecological connectivity essential for their survival. more
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Adult blue tang fish swimming in captivity at the UF/IFAS Tropical Aquaculture Lab.
UF/IFAS's pet fish breeding research is saving reefs, creating Florida jobs
Currently, most marine ornamental fish are caught from sensitive coral reefs, resulting in unknown impacts on the ecosystems of those reefs. more
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Dunedin City Commissioner Jeff Now at protest at Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin on Aug. 27, 2024. The facility was one of the sites where the DeSantis administration proposed development.
To block another golf course debacle, Florida lawmakers try protecting state parks
If passed, Senate Bill SB 80 and its House counterpart HB 209 would ban the construction of golf courses in state parks. more
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Orange County wins conservation award for wetlands ordinance
The award recognizes the County’s innovative revisions to its outdated Wetland Protection Ordinance, which was approved unanimously by the Orange County Board of County Commissioners in December 2023 and took effect on June 1, 2024. more
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At UF/IFAS Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory this temperature-controlled experimental system is used to determine cold tolerance for estimating potential spread of non-natives. This is an important tool for risk assessments.
Behind the scenes: How UF/IFAS risk assessments sustain Florida’s $191M aquaculture industry
In 2022, the state’s tropical fish sales alone totaled $62.4 million, with many other species adding to the industry's $191 million total impact, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences more
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Wekiva Paint Out returns next week
The event brings artists from around the country together for a week of plein-air painting at Wekiva Island and Wekiwa Springs State Park. more
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Where do invasive species spread and why? Researchers take a novel approach to find the answer
Researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences took a deep dive to understand why certain locations are more susceptible and attractive to invasions by non-native plants or animals. more
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Spring in Apopka: 63rd Annual Art & Foliage Festival returns to Kit Land Nelson Park in April
The festival showcases the work of artisans and crafters, and top foliage growers from Central Florida. Highlights this year include the 2025 spotlight plant, Ananas comosus, a  pineapple variety known as Sugarloaf, and a Bald Cypress tree giveaway. more
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Venice Police Department rescue crews assist residents after conducting door-to-door wellness checks in coastal areas flooded by Hurricane Helene.
Climate-fueled hurricanes make Florida’s rampant growth slow down
This past week, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel ran a story headlined, “Residents moving to Florida drop to levels of those leaving. Should we be worried?” more
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Climate advocate: EPA closure harms Florida’s environment
Established under President George H.W. Bush in 1992, the office has overseen more than 300 civil rights compliance reviews since 2014. Advocates warn that rollbacks will hit low-income and minority communities hardest. more
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Fall in love with the trails this February
The St. Johns River Water Management District invites you to follow your heart across 530 miles of trails spanning 42 properties, each showcasing diverse landscapes from coastal marshes to pine flatwoods and oak hammocks. more
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Border Lake.
Can Apopka and Orange County work together to fix the Border Lake flooding issue?
Border Lake flooding is scheduled to be discussed at the Apopka City Council's February 19th meeting, with Orange County on the agenda to present a potential solution. more
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Winter storm Enzo boosts rainfall in the north, but southern counties remain dry
Winter Storm Enzo delivered enough rainfall in the district to bring 11 counties, including Orange County, above their 12-month averages. more
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Hurricane Ian caused widespread damage in Florida in 2022, estimated at over $112 billion. This scene was once a shopping center.
If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?
FEMA was created in 1979 to coordinate national responses to disasters, but the federal government has played important roles in disaster relief since the 1800s. Hurricane Ian caused widespread damage in Florida in 2022, estimated at over $112 billion. This scene … more
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