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Apopka City Hall.
City Council revisits Mayor Nelson's 2023 censure
According to the agenda packet for the June 19th City Council meeting, an item titled "Rescinding the censure of Mayor Nelson"  will be discussed by the Council. more
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FDOT completes final Advanced Air Mobility tabletop exercises 
AAM is an emerging air-based transportation mode that uses electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft to carry passengers and cargo to provide essential services in urban and rural settings. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: June 9th-15th
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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Downtown Bel Air, MD
The keys to cleaning up an entire community
"I’ve learned a few things about cleaning up an entire community. I recently wrote a draft manual of the program and will have it available by fall for members of my Neighborhood Leader Program." more
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Orange County Mayor’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Initiative announces Third Annual Juneteenth celebration
Residents are invited to join Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and the Orange County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Initiative for this year’s Juneteenth Celebration, “Juneteenth: … more
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Apopka Fire Department Station 1
Fifteen Days of Hope: In memory and honor of Austin Duran
In this second year, with the support of the Duran family, The 2650 Foundation looks to recreate that support for our fire department in loving memory of Austin Duran. more
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Apopka City Hall
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 Apopka Dog Mayor election. more
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Orange County helps non-profit build its first permanent location
The Orange County funding allocation will cover site development and other costs associated with building IDignity's permanent operational headquarters. more
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Hurricane Humberto, as captured by a NOAA satellite on September 15, 2019.
Orange County to host 2024 Hurricane Expo: Beyond the Forecast
Orange County Government and the Office of Emergency Management will host the 2024 Hurricane Expo on Saturday, June 15th. more
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The Florida black bear isn’t as large as its Western relative and tends to shy away from humans — but a legislator claimed some have attacked people while on crack.
Bill that says it’s OK to shoot bears ‘breaking bad’ fashioned in fiction
It shouldn’t have gotten this far. Yet it passed both the House and the Senate and, according to the House website, was “presented to governor on Friday, June 7, 2024, 2:57 PM.” more
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Indian River Lagoon
Indian River Lagoon ecosystem shows progress amid ongoing restoration efforts
The Indian River Lagoon has long faced challenges stemming from compromised water quality and recurring harmful algal blooms, which have resulted in significant seagrass loss. more
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Hawthorne Park in Pine Hills.
Report: Revision to ‘Live Local Act’ reduces stock of affordable/workforce housing in Florida
Data accumulated by LandTech, which provides site-sourcing technology for developers, suggest that new amendments to the Live Local Act will mean a 22% reduction in sites available to affordable housing developers. 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 8th. more
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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings delivers the State of the County Address.
We can only build better together: Demings delivers 2024 State of the County Address
In his speech, Demings focused on Orange County’s accomplishments and challenges this past year and emphasized its strategic public, private, and philanthropic partnerships that have fostered a community culture of building better together. more
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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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