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Field of hemp.
Hemp industry officials express relief after DeSantis veto — for now
The measure (SB 1698) would have imposed regulations on intoxicating hemp-derived products in the state, including strict limits on THC levels and a complete ban on the sale of delta-8 THC.  more
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Nelson issues Code Enforcement Appreciation Week Proclamation
At the June 5th Apopka City Council meeting, Mayor Bryan Nelson issued a Code Enforcement Appreciation Week Proclamation for Apopka's code enforcement officers. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: June 2nd-8th
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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With 5,684 votes cast, the 10-year-old border collie named Asher took the 2023 Apopka Dog Mayor title.
Who will be the 2024 Apopka Dog Mayor?
The inaugural election of 2023 was a resounding success, raising over $19,800 in $1 donation votes for five Central Florida Animal Rescues. 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. This includes the Apopka Chamber's decision to vacate its current city-owned building. more
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Velazquez: City should reclaim Chamber building
"I believe the time has come for the City to take full control of its assets and properly utilize them by housing a department (in the Chamber building) that needs a larger office." OP/ED by Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez. more
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A Rice’s whale, the recently discovered species that lives only in the Gulf of Mexico. They’re on the endangered species list.
Florida Congressman wants Rice’s whales, which live only in the Gulf of Mexico, taken off the Endangered Species List
The Rice’s whale is the only one that lives entirely in the Gulf of Mexico. The species, discovered only recently, is definitely endangered. Scientists estimate that there are fewer than 100 of them — maybe as few as 51. more
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Florida's toll relief program saves drivers $42 million in its first month
In 2023, the Toll Relief Program delivered $500 million in substantial savings to over 1.2 million commuters, equating to an approximate savings of $400 per individual. more
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The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce.
Apopka Chamber continues its 2024 rollercoaster ride
According to its website, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce has been "The Voice of Business since 1913." But in its 111-year existence, 2024 may turn out to be its most tumultuous year. more
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A wave of book bans has hit school libraries in the last few years.
Parents sue Florida Board of Education over book ban policy
Florida saw more books challenged for removal than any other state last year, according to data released by the American Library Association. more
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Florida-grown cucumbers recalled after salmonella outbreak
The recalled cucumbers are dark green, approximately 1.5-2.0 inches in diameter, and 5-9 inches long. Mini cucumbers and English cucumbers are not included in this recall. more
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Hurricane Prep, Pride Month and the State of County Address highlight June in Orange County
In his monthly article, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings shares his thoughts on the latest developments, initiatives, and challenges facing Orange County. more
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Boats sit grounded in a woodland area and along the side of the road after being pushed by rising water from Hurricane Ian near Fort Myers Beach on Sept. 29, 2022, in San Carlos Island. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surges, and rain to the area, causing severe damage.
AG Moody warns against price gouging, scams as hurricane season dawns in Florida
On the eve of hurricane season, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is promising rigorous enforcement of state laws against price gouging and disaster-related scams. 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 June 1st. more
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911 Emergency services in Florida responding to more calls over heat-related incidents
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported 146 broken temperature records in Florida in the past month. The temperature rose to 100 degrees Fahrenheit on May 20th in Homestead, one of the state’s major agricultural areas. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: May 19th-June 1st
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 Moore's Sheeler Avenue cleanup unearths three homeless camps
Commissioner Moore: "I experienced some extraordinary moments at the clean-up this past weekend with The People of Southern Apopka along Sheeler Avenue near US 441." more
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Crew members man the rails aboard the battleship USS NEW JERSEY. Location: NAVAL AIR STATION, NORTH ISLAND, CALIFORNIA.
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 an arrest in the two Apopka bank robbery cases. more
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OCPS provides summer meals for children at no charge               
No need to sign up! No forms! Just meals at no charge all summer long. Orange County Public Schools offers free meals to every student and all children 18 years and younger, thanks to the Summer BreakSpot program. more
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How affordable housing distracts people from housing affordability
Local officials are not helpless. Part of the craziness of the current system is that there is no local mooring for housing prices. There is no entry-level product providing an anchor to upwardly accelerating home prices. more
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Crew members man the rails aboard the battleship USS NEW JERSEY. Location: NAVAL AIR STATION, NORTH ISLAND, CALIFORNIA.
Graduate from Apopka's Forest Lake Academy serves with the Navy Chaplain Corps
More than 800 Navy chaplains from more than 100 faith groups, including Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and Buddhist, serve in the Navy Chaplain Corps. 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 May 25th. more
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Eye on Orange County: Emergency Operations Center modernized for hurricane season
The Orange County Emergency Operations Center got a major upgrade to provide everything necessary to ensure exceptional operations. more
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Avoid scams after disaster strikes: Seek a licensed contractor
Orange County experts strongly recommend residents differentiate between licensed and unlicensed contractors before rebuilding to avoid costly mistakes. more
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A builder works on the construction of a new home.
Colorado takes a new – and likely more effective – approach to the housing crisis
Under proper market conditions or with modest incentives, larger projects make it more feasible for developers to set aside affordable units for below-market-rate affordable prices if local governments require it. more
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