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Parents can still pay for theme park passes using state scholarship money
As in the past, authorized purchases include paddle boards, televisions, and theme park admission for Florida parks such as Disney World, Sea World, Universal, and Legoland. more
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Winnipeg, Canada.
City finance that depends on magic is a recipe for disaster
Cities provide critical life-sustaining services to residents, such as clean drinking water, sanitation, public safety, etc. Such critical services need a stable source of funds to ensure they are never disrupted. more
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Trash litters the banks of Ballona Creek in Culver City, Calif., after a storm.
US has its first national strategy to reduce plastic pollution − here are 3 strong points and 1 big gap
The new U.S. strategy covers five areas: plastic production, product design, waste generation, waste management, and plastic capture and removal. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: August 11th-17th
The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.  more
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Orange County launches “Ready Set Orange”
“Ready Set Orange” customers can choose from eight pre-designed floorplan models and receive step-by-step instructions on applying for the program and obtaining final construction permits. more
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Wekiwa Springs State Park
How can Florida improve its springs?
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is accepting public comments on the proposed springs restoration projects being considered for funding in Fiscal Year 2024-25. more
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In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review
In case you missed it. The Apopka News Week in Review includes five articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on public comments moving to the end of the City Council meetings. more
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Apopka City Hall
Public comments still at the end of the Apopka City Council meeting
Despite complaints from city commissioners and firefighters and an extreme backlash from residents both at the meeting and on social media, public comments will appear at the end of the August 21st meeting. more
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South Apopka is getting broadband
Through a partnership with the Aeras Foundation, wifi-enabled digital devices are available to be loaned to qualified residents. Aeras works with community organizations and has already distributed more than 700 devices to residents. more
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FEA: Teacher and support staff vacancies stand near 10,000 statewide
According to Florida TaxWatch, the shortages persist as fewer people enter the profession. Pew Research says 21% of bachelor’s degree graduates in the United States in 1970-1971 were in education. That number in 2019-2020 was 4%. more
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Apopka City Hall.
Nesta rebukes Nelson for moving public comments and turning off the live feed at Apopka City Council meeting
Nesta: "The City of Apopka and the residents' will are again under attack. Serious matters are being completely disregarded, and there are continued ethics violations from this administration." more
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Florida TaxWatch analyzes Florida’s teacher shortage as the 2024-2025 K-12 school year begins
In Florida’s FY2023-24 state budget, education was one of the largest consumers of taxpayer dollars; however, a teacher shortage prevents these funds from being effectively utilized. more
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CDBG 50th Anniversary: Orange County and partners replace blind veteran’s roof
Orange County is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the federal Community Development Block Grant by highlighting nonprofits that have used the funding to help local residents. more
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Wekiva High School
Byrd: "State leaders should commit to place education funding at the top of the priority list"
Byrd: "Raising the beginning teacher salary was a good start but when beginning teachers are making the same as 10-year veterans, that is a problem." more
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Keep your pets safe from heat danger
So far this summer, Orange County Animal Services has responded to several cases of people leaving their pets in cars. more
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Apopka Police Department Arrest Report
The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly arrest report that includes arrests, crashes, calls for service, and traffic citations. This report is for the week ending August 10th. more
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Portrait of a Graduate: Byrd discusses the future plans of Orange County Public Schools
Byrd: "I believe we will see more flexibility in high school scheduling options, more early exposure to career options in the younger years, more hands-on learning, and more school/work experience opportunities." more
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Orange County Animal Services in urgent need of adoptions and foster parents
Orange County Animal Services provides food, medical care, and training to residents interested in becoming foster parents. more
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Rising shark depredation threatens Florida's sportfishing industry
The resurgence of shark populations is affecting recreational fishing across the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic coast. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: August 3rd-9th
The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.  more
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Commissioner Nick Nesta (left), Commissioner Alexander Smith (center), and Mayor Bryan nelson (right) at a previous Apopka City Council meeting.
A chaotic end to Apopka City Council meeting leaves questions unanswered
After causing a stir earlier in the week by moving public comments to the end of the meeting, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson took the additional step of cutting off the live feed before the public had the opportunity to speak, but after his Mayor's Report—unbeknownst to the Council. more
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Four new schools are planned for the Apopka area in 10-year OCPS capital plan
Melissa Byrd is more than just a member of the Orange County School Board—she’s a tireless advocate who has turned her passion for education into a mission to create lasting change. more
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Orange County is taking Back to School pedestrian safety seriously
Kids should be focused on getting good grades, not surviving getting to and from school. There’s a lot going on when kids get dropped off and picked up, so everything around them needs to focus on safety. more
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Apopka Fire Department - Fire Station #1
In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review
In case you missed it. The Apopka News Week in Review includes five articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on the City Council moving its public comments to the end of the meeting. more
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U.S. Education Department to gradually roll out new FAFSA form by Dec. 1
Senior department officials said states and schools have told them that no financial aid will be determined before the system opens for all students in December. more
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