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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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Welcome back to school, Orange County students
Every day counts for academic success! In this article, you'll find important enrollment information, tips, suggestions, and resource links. more
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The Sawyer Brown Band will return to the amphitheater with their new album, "Desperado Troubadours," their first release in 20 years. 
Apopka welcomes back Sawyer Brown and John Anderson to the Amphitheater 
Sawyer Brown and John Anderson, both Apopka natives, will be joined by opening act Dallas Tyler, another talented local and aspiring country artist.  more
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Natural Gas and 811 Day: Key tips for safe digging
Sunshine 811 is a free service that notifies utility companies when and where someone is digging so they can mark the necessary utility lines, helping to avoid potentially dangerous interruptions to service.  more
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Apopka Police Department swears in new officer; expands to a force of 120
According to Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley, the APD currently has 120 sworn officers, including Ramsey and the officers in the academy, three of whom graduated on Thursday. more
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Apopka Fire Department - Fire Station #1
Apopka Professional Firefighters President pushes back on City Council changes to public comments
Klepper: "What transpired tonight when public comment was pushed to the end of a public meeting and then subsequently and DECEPTIVELY cut off from the public YouTube feed was unconscionable and fundamentally un-American." more
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The Orange County Clerk of Courts may have money for you
More than 7,000 checks include uncashed vendor payments, refunds, restitution, and cash bonds from as low as 8 cents up to $10,000. You have until September 1st to claim your cash. more
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The most hurricane-vulnerable counties in 2024
The rankings considered hurricane risk assessments, anticipated financial loss from hurricanes, and historical storm data from the past ten years. more
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Growing rice can slow soil loss and the lowering of surface elevation.
Good flooding? Scientists use rice cultivation to preserve soil in Florida’s Everglades Agricultural Area
Rice came back to Florida in 1977 after growers in the Everglades Agricultural Area demonstrated that it could be grown in sugarcane fields during the summer fallow period from May to August—when it is too hot and wet to grow vegetables in South Florida. more
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Apopka City Hall.
Developing Story: Public comments not part of the City Council livestream
According to two members of the Council, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson made the decision not to include public comments in the live stream. more
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PARKLAND, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 14: Sheena Billups prepares to lay flowers in a memorial setup at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School for those killed during a mass shooting on February 14, 2019 in Parkland, Florida. A year ago on Feb. 14th at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School 14 students and three staff members were killed during the mass shooting.
Legislative clarification may be needed on school safety law, commission says
The school safety commission indicated that clearer intent and potential exemptions may be needed from the Legislature for the law, which went into effect this summer. more
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Storm surge can push water levels well above normal sea level during a hurricane.
What is hurricane storm surge, and why can it be so catastrophic?
As a hurricane reaches the coast, it pushes a huge volume of ocean water ashore. This is what we call storm surge. 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 3rd. more
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Eggs Up Grill in Apopka hosts Pre-Back to School celebration with Apopka Dog Mayor Asher
On Thursday, August 8th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Apopka families will have an “eggcellent” opportunity to enjoy a free, pre-back-to-school event at Eggs Up Grill in Apopka located at 502 S. Hunt Club Blvd. in the Publix shopping plaza by ACE Hardware. more
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Apopka City Hall.
Apopka Fire Department will highlight a jam-packed City Council meeting
Among the items at the Apopka City Council meeting are four presentations, six business action items, and seven public hearings/ordinances/resolutions. more
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Residents push back on moving public comments to the end of the City Council meeting
Needless to say, there was pushback on local social media about the public comments section of the Apopka City Council meeting being moved to the very last agenda item. more
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Rep. Daniel Webster will speak at the August 15th benefit breakfast for Above & Beyond Pregnancy Center in Apopka.
Rep. Daniel Webster speaking in Apopka
Above & Beyond Pregnancy Center in Apopka presents its First Annual Benefit Breakfast featuring keynote speaker US Congressman Daniel Webster, to raise support for, and bring healing and hope to women and families in Apopka. more
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Brett Elliott, Foreman for Orange County Health Services Department and Mosquito Control Division
Committed Orange County team ensures safe passage home with post-hurricane assessments
The team collaborates with shelters to identify the addresses of those sheltering, divides the tasks, and conducts what they loosely call “windshield safety checks.”  more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: July 28th-August 3rd
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 offers programs to assist in mental health and homelessness
Consider this column as a tutorial on where you can find services or how to assist others in finding aid. Let’s start with adult mental health services. more
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The Community Health Center in Apopka is located at 225 East 7th Street.
Community Health Centers pursue new health care innovations
54 community health centers provide comprehensive care in all 67 counties across the state, as well as in Apopka. more
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AAA: Florida gas prices rose six cents last week
The U.S. price for crude oil has declined the last four consecutive weeks. During that time, the price of oil fell about $10 per barrel (-13%). Friday's closing price was $73.52 per barrel. That's the lowest daily closing price since June 4th. more
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Debby makes landfall as Cat 1 hurricane; thousands without power
According to the National Weather Service, residents of Orange County and Apopka could experience 30-40 mph winds, 3-5 inches of rainfall, possible tornadoes, and power outages. A tornado watch is in effect for Orange County until 4 pm. 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 the new Interim Fire Chief of Apopka. more
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Orange County Animal Services announces two August adoption promotions with reduced fees
Pets who have been in the shelter’s care for four weeks or longer will qualify as a “Gold Medal Favorite” and earn a gold sticker on their kennel card. These pets will have a reduced adoption fee of $10. more
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