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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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Beer in space: UF researchers study microgravity’s effect on fermentation
While the concept may initially sound trivial, it has far-reaching applications. Fermentation is an essential process in the creation of food products including bread, yogurt and kombucha. 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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Local elections are less partisan because voters will cross party lines when issues hit close to home
The vast majority of mayoral and city council elections across the U.S. are formally nonpartisan, as are most school board elections; voters may not even know the candidates’ party identification. more
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Fall Gardening highlights September classes at UF/IFAS
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media in the areas of family life, youth development, natural resources, horticulture, and agriculture. 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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Kratom is a tree belonging to the coffee family. The tree’s leaves produce unique compounds called monoterpene indole alkaloids, which are known for various beneficial pharmaceutical uses.
Grant funds UF research for kratom - potential opioid relief
Without research, the engineered production of kratom alkaloids in large quantities is not possible, which creates a bottleneck preventing advances in pharmaceutical research.  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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July rainfall returns to above average, ending a five-month dry streak
Hurricane Debby had a mixed impact across the District. Southern counties and the central east coast, extending up to Flagler County, received minimal rainfall from the storm. 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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The sun rising on Lake Apopka, as seen from the lakeside observation tower on the Clay Island loop.
The revival of Lake Apopka
These restoration efforts, which focus on wetland restoration, phosphorus reduction, and habitat enhancement, have achieved a 69% decline in phosphorus concentrations and a 93% increase in water clarity as of 2023. 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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Disturbances in the Atlantic like this on Aug. 12, 2024, may be no big deal, or they could be the seeds of a destructive hurricane.
New storm is headed for the Caribbean: What meteorologists look for in early signs of a future hurricane
The first signs of a potential hurricane can be detected days before a storm gains its fierce momentum. Wispy cirrus clouds radiating outward, the appearance of curved banding low-level clouds and a drop in atmospheric pressure are all clues. more
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AAA: Florida Gas Prices Dropped 13 Cents Last Week
"Drivers got some relief at the pump last week, thanks to big drops in the price of crude and gasoline futures," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA 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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