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How to Easily Start Your Zero-Waste Journey — A Family Guide
We should strive toward helping the Earth any way we can, even if it means taking one small step at a time. Here's how you can make zero-waste a habit for you and your family. more
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A roseate spoonbill wades in the shallow water.
2020 Wading Bird Study reveals mixed success for iconic Florida species
Years of monitoring show us that in recent decades, wading bird nesting in Florida has increased but is still a fraction of the target for a restored Everglades ecosystem. more
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A Nor'easter hit Florida? Weekend rains flood parts of the district
Over the weekend, a nor’easter event resulted in flooding throughout the District. Strong winds, heavy rain, and high tides created persistent flooding in the lower St. Johns River Basin. more
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Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection announces free admission to Florida State Parks on Veterans Day
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is proud to continue a longstanding tradition of offering free admission to Florida State Parks . more
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Argentine black and white tegu.
Fighting the tegu spread to protect Florida’s wildlife, natural areas requires sustained multiagency efforts
Argentine black and white tegus have spread and established populations in and around Florida at a rapid and growing rate demonstrating critical implications for native wildlife, numerous natural areas, and even restoration efforts for Everglades National Park. more
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Lake Apopka Natural Gas District honored with national innovation award
AT&T and Government Technology Magazine honored LANGD as a national award winner for creating the first-ever customer assistance fund.  more
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Do your part to save water: Reset your sprinkler system to fall back to once-a-week
Starting Sunday, Nov. 7, homeowners and businesses across the 18 counties of the SJRWMD should reset their automatic sprinkler systems to water no more than once a week. more
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Roselle calyces. Photo by Roy Cui
Apopka gardeners can celebrate November's Plant of the Month: Roselle
Looking for something a little different for your Florida garden? Our Plant of the Month series gives you everything you need to know about Roselle in November. more
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4-H Poinsettia Sale Supports Orange County Youth
Each year the Orange County 4-H Association sponsors the Poinsettia Sale to support 4-H youth development efforts. Proceeds from the annual sale provide scholarships and clover dollar awards to be used toward 4-H project activities. more
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2021 Corridor of the Year
In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review
7 stories that shaped Apopka's news include a four-part series on the 2022 Apopka Mayoral Election. more
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Despite multiple offers on city-owned Harmon Road properties, workshop on RSR golf course lands still scheduled for Tuesday
By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor Last week, the City of Apopka received a $6.5 million offer for the two city-owned properties on Harmon Road from Tony Benge, acting as a broker for Standard … more
Team members of Wekiva Ridge beautified their entranceway prior to the Oct. 16, 2021 day of judging for COY
Apopka road wins 2021 Corridor of the Year, thanks to HOA, volunteers and Orange Co. Commissioner Moore
From the Office of Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore, District 2 Along Wekiwa Springs Rd. you may have noticed the large signs at either end, between SR 436 and Welch Road, proclaiming the … more
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In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review
9 stories that shaped Apopka's news … more
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Talk of putting wind turbines off Florida is little more than a lot of hot air
Opinion By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix I grew up playing on the beaches near Pensacola — splashing in the surf, collecting shells, building sandcastles. To me, those shimmering white … more
Proposed buyer of RSR gopher tortoise conservation area: "The contract is expired and the deal is dead"
By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor Dr. Wade Foster, the owner of Eloise Holdings LLC and the proposed buyer of the 51-acre Kelly Park Road property, also called the gopher tortoise conservation area, … more
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Long-awaited workshop on RSR Golf Course, Harmon Road, gopher tortoise lands announced by City
By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor The waiting is over. After months of speculation, mystery, drama, and unknowns, the City of Apopka announced a workshop on its website scheduled for … more
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Help Apopka become a 'Keep America Beautiful' affiliate
From the City of Apopka Newsletter The City of Apopka is excited to announce that they are in the process of becoming a Keep America Beautiful Affiliate! Keep America Beautiful is a national … more
Commissioner Diane Velazquez with her husband Ed filed an application to run for Seat#2 this morning.
In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review
8 stories that shaped Apopka's news … more
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Socialism, 9/11, flooding in Louisiana, COVID-19 and Rock Springs Ridge - Oh my!
By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor Question: What does socialism, 9/11, flooding in Louisiana, and the pandemic have in common with Rock Springs Ridge, and when is $2.5 million worth more than $10 … more
Giant snails not too big a problem for Florida to solve — twice
Are there lessons from the snails for dealing with other invasive species? Opinion By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix We Floridians have so much to be proud of. Our beaches often rank … more
Release of conservation easement on gopher tortoise lands a far more difficult process than described by Rock Springs Ridge HOA
When a parcel of land is deeded as a conservation easement in Florida, it's usually a perpetual agreement between the landowner and the Florida Fish and Wildlife … more
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Despite a logo on its sign, Gopher Tortoise Council denies involvement with Rock Springs Ridge
By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor The Gopher Tortoise Council (GTC) is a non-profit organization formed in 1978 by a group of biologists and other citizens concerned with the decline of the gopher … more
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In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review
6 stories that shaped Apopka's news … more
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Audubon Florida names Pulitzer Prize finalist as keynote speaker for presentation
“A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds” From Audubon Florida Climate change is already changing Florida. As carbon accumulates in the atmosphere and the planet … more
City Council grills Rock Springs Ridge attorney on latest proposal to purchase golf course lands
By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor Fresh off his victory at the ballot box, Rock Springs Ridge Homeowners Association President Gary McSweeney went before the Apopka City Council to update them on … more
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