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The "creative class" is a “diverse group of engineers and managers, academics and musicians, entrepreneurs and designers, and programmers, unified by their engagement in creative or restorative work.
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By Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore
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1/9/24
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Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo made it clear that she would not be willing to expand Medicaid during her remarks on the opening day of the 2024 legislative session.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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1/9/24
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The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.
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From the Apopka Police Department and Staff Reports
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1/9/24
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The Office of Program Policy and Government Accountability released the first of three reviews into the effectiveness of innovative, affordable housing strategies implemented in other states.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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1/8/24
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With the 2023 holiday season behind us, we can now reflect on the cherished times we spent with friends and family, as well as the acts of kindness that made the holiday season happier and brighter …
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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1/8/24
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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 building Apopka Fire Station #6.
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From Staff Reports
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1/7/24
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The Apopka City Council voted 3-2 at its December 6th meeting to amend its investment/portfolio policy. Now, a month later, the controversy swirling around the policy continues.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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1/7/24
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Sherwin: "Let’s hope that 2024 will be a year breaking the chain of repeated history, a year in which we take steps toward the world we imagine, a year of transformation of the world from what “has been” yesterday and what “is” today to what “ought to be” tomorrow."
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By Rabbi Rick Sherwin
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1/7/24
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The Apopka City Council, at its January 3rd meeting, voted unanimously to accept the bid from Miller Construction Management to build Apopka Fire Station #6.
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From Staff Reports
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1/4/24
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Demings: "I hope everyone had the chance to spend time with friends and loved ones during the holiday season. With the arrival of 2024, now is the perfect time to embrace the opportunities."
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By Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings
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1/4/24
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According to a report, recent studies have estimated that Florida will have the second-largest physician shortage by 2030 among all states.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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1/4/24
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Arbor Day, the nation’s tree-planting holiday, was first celebrated in 1872. The Arbor Day Foundation was created 100 years later to complete its mission year-round.
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From the Apopka Foliage Garden Club
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1/3/24
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Orange County will host a Fleet and Facilities Job Fair on Thursday, January 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This job fair provides a unique opportunity to apply, interview, and receive a same-day offer.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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1/3/24
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The Grand Rapids City Commission approved two ordinances designed to crack down on street homelessness. The first bars loitering in public or private buildings. The second ordinance prohibits the storage of unattended personal property in public rights-of-way and parks.
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By Robbie Sequeira, Stateline
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1/3/24
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The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.
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From the Apopka Police Department and Staff Reports
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1/3/24
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Since Florida has become the largest provider of public vouchers for private schooling in the country, lawmakers now expect organizations administering this money on the state’s behalf to clarify what parents can spend it on.
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By Christian Casale, Florida Phoenix
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1/2/24
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Changes to safe neighborhood improvement districts and other special districts in the Sunshine State could be coming if a new bill in the Florida Legislature is enacted.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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1/2/24
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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 December 30th.
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From the Apopka Police Department
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1/2/24
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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 Apopka Voice City Commission Digital Forum.
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From Staff Reports
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12/31/23
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Moore: "Activating means we tap into the abilities and stored potential of our citizens. It means as leaders, we must believe and trust our people more."
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By Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore
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12/28/23
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Pittman: "Some folks here in Florida may be hesitant to make the resolutions needed to do better in the new year. Fear not! I am here to provide a gentle suggestion or two."
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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12/28/23
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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 December 23rd.
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From the Apopka Police Department
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12/28/23
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The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.
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From the Apopka Police Department and Staff Reports
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12/27/23
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In the months since people started losing Medicaid, health policy groups have criticized the process for its high rate of procedural terminations.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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12/26/23
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Questions arose on local social media about the address of Nadia Anderson, who is running for Seat #3 on the Apopka City Commission.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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12/25/23
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