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AAA: Crude oil spike increases Florida gas prices to new highs in 2021
Prior to the pandemic, the global market was oversupplied. Now demand outpaces supply. From AAA Florida drivers are feeling even more pain at the pump this week, as the ripple effects from … more
Orange County's 14-day COVID rolling positivity rate drops to 6.04%
The Northwest Wastewater Reclamation facility in Apopka decreased in COVID concentration particles by 78% over September 6 level From the Orange County Newsroom COVID-19 by the numbers As of Sunday, … more
Rotary, other local organizations sponsoring Apopka Health Fair this month
Free COVID-19 vaccines and tests, cardiovascular exams, glucose, Hepatitis-C tests, and memory screenings From the Apopka Rotary Club There is an Apopka Health Fair being held on October 29th from … more
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As winter crops are planted, Florida’s Congressional delegation demands protections against Mexican imports
By John Haughey, The Center Square Both Florida’s U.S. senators and two-thirds of the state’s 27-member Congressional delegation are lobbying the Biden administration to protect domestic … more
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What the Rest of 2021 Holds for Real Estate in Apopka
By Josh Mishin The American property market has had a strange eighteen months. At the start of the pandemic, some areas saw property values drop. However, since the middle of 2020, property … 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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Apopka realtor surprises City Council with offer for Harmon Road property
Nick Nesta threw a curveball at the October 6th City Council meeting. Well, a curveball isn't exactly descriptive enough. It was more like a Zack Greinke 95-mph … more
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Desmond Meade shows off a copy of his clemency certificate during a Twitter streaming appearance on Oct. 9, 2021.
Desmond Meade, felons’ rights activist, wins restoration of his own civil rights
Gov. DeSantis and Cabinet approved revised clemency rules that allow former felons to seek restoration of most civil rights — excepting access to guns — upon satisfaction of all legal financial … 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
AdventHealth shares COVID patient census drops, but positive tests among asymptomatic children remains steady
From AdventHealth AdventHealth’s COVID-19 patient census continued to drop this week to about 330 patients hospitalized across their hospitals in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Polk, Lake, Volusia … more
Elementary school crosswalk in Florida, photo by mpi04/MediaPunch
Florida Board of Education sanctions eight districts - including Orange Co. Public Schools - for mandatory mask policies
By John Haughey | The Center Square The Florida Board of Education (BOE) on Thursday found eight public school districts in noncompliance with state orders banning mandatory mask mandates and … more
Apopka Police Department Arrest Report
APD Arrest Report for September 28th-October 4th The Apopka Police Department reported the following statistics: Calls For Service 1,588 Traffic Citations 70 Crash Reports 14 … more
Federal grants available for District 10 individuals, non-profits; Oct. - Nov. application deadlines
Grants available for solutions on migratory birds, sustainable materials management, workforce assistance, small museums, youth homelessness and more From the Office of Rep. Val Demings As your … more
Saturday Sounds returns to Apopka this fall, starting Oct. 9
From Staff Reports Saturday Sounds returns this fall to the City of Apopka, kicking off this weekend with the band Blue Stone Circle on October 9. These FREE, family-friendly and fun concerts will … more
Florida officials: No urgency in filing plan to secure $2.3B in federal school aid
Florida is the nation’s only state that missed repeated deadlines to secure the last-third of $7 billion in federal pandemic assistance. more
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11 FL school districts still under fire over mask mandates though they aimed to protect kids
The Orange County School District mask policy is set to expire October 30th By Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix In a long political battle over mask mandates in public schools, 11 school … more
Orange Co. Clerk's Office hosts Clerks Against Domestic Violence Workshop
The Domestic Violence Workshop will be held on October 26, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom From the Orange County Newsroom In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness … more
Apopka Burglary Report
APD Burglary Report: Sept. 26th-October 2nd The Apopka Burglary Report for September 26th-October 2nd shows 10 burglaries reported in Apopka. Chief Michael McKinley of the Apopka Police … more
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Rock Springs Ridge homeowners approve HOA-proposed sale of gopher tortoise conservation area
But does it secure the purchase of the RSR golf course lands? By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor Homeowners in Rock Springs Ridge voted 571-123 in support of a proposal by its Homeowners Association … more
COVID-19 experimental antiviral drug molnupiravir, a potential COVID-19 treatment. Credit: Getty Images
Gov. DeSantis eyeing development of Merck’s new anti-COVID pharmaceutical
The drug, molnupiravir, developed by Ridgeback Biotherapeutics of Miami and manufactured by Merck, reduced risk of hospitalization by around 50% compared to a placebo among test subjects By … more
AAA: Gas prices slip lower, yet upward pressure remains; Apopka prices ranging $2.77 - $2.99
Prices have slipped a total of 5 cents since setting a new 2021 high of $3.10 per gallon in mid-September From AAA Florida gas prices declined another 2 cents last week. The state average … more
In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review
5 stories that shaped Apopka's news … more
The Apopka Voice Survey: How do other cities staff their fire engines?
By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor A fire department is a major component of a city's public safety model. It's also one of the largest items on a municipal budget. In Apopka, members of the city … more
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