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Orange County Courthouse.
Orange County Clerk of Courts Tiffany Moore Russell re-elected unopposed and installed as President of the Statewide Clerks Association
With no challenger in the race, Russell was re-elected and will serve another four-year term. more
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Foodborne cases of Chagas disease have been associated with drinking fruit juices, such as palm wine, sugar cane or tangerine juice, that have been contaminated by the parasite T. cruzi. (Jhon Gracia – Adobe Stock)
Kissing Bugs: Foodborne Chagas disease causes severe symptoms and may be more common than we think
Kissing bugs carry the parasite that causes Chagas disease. They can infect people by biting and contaminating food and drinks with infected feces. more
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Pre- and post-pandemic data show Florida students declined in math proficiency.
Survey of children’s well-being places Florida in the bottom half of states
Four categories — economic wellbeing, education, health, and family and community — factor into the ranking, including data on teen birth rates, children living in poverty, single-parent families, and children whose parents lack secure employment.  more
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Baseball fans clear the stands as lightning strikes near the Colorado Rockies’ stadium in 2019.
How to stay safe during lightning storms – summer is the highest-risk season
Each year in the United States, lightning strikes around 37 million times. It kills 21 people a year in the U.S. on average. Baseball fans clear the stands as lightning strikes near the Colorado Rockies’ stadium in … more
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Apopka City Hall.
Developing Story: Agenda item to rescind censure of Mayor Nelson dies without a vote
The censure passed in 2023 by a 3-1 vote, with then-Commissioner Kyle Becker presenting and voting in favor, along with Commissioners Nick Nesta and Diane Velazquez. more
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A heat dome sent temperatures soaring as summer 2024 was about to begin. Orange is a moderate heat risk for June 18, red is major, and purple is extreme.
What is a heat dome? A meteorologist explains the weather phenomenon
Typically, heat domes are tied to the behavior of the jet stream, a band of fast winds high in the atmosphere that generally runs west to east. more
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Calling All Artists: Applications are open for the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit
The Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit celebrates the richness and diversity of Hispanic culture through visual art. more
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State Department expands passport agencies across the U.S.
In 1990, only 5% of Americans had a passport.  Today, that number is 48%. In 2023, the Department of State issued over 24 million passport books and cards – more than ever before. more
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Harvesting Health: Medicinal plants for the Central Florida garden
In the new medicinal garden at UF/IFAS Extension in Orange County, the interplay between horticulture and health takes center stage! 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 15th. 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 15th. more
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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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Agricultural safety center, UF/IFAS release heat-related illness toolkit 
A heat safety plan template helps organizations adopt procedures for monitoring the heat index, for providing hydration and for training staff. 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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Be careful out there.
Elder fraud has reached epidemic proportions – a geriatrician explains what older Americans need to know
Teaching older Americans how to identify and avoid fraud – and how to report such crimes – could go some way to mitigating the impact of this modern epidemic. 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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Worried about the summer slide? UF/IFAS experts share options to fuel young minds
There are plenty of ways to engage kids at any age during these lazy summer days, say University of Florida experts. Here are a few ideas to keep your youth engaged while fueling their minds. 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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AAA: Florida gas prices fall five cents
On Sunday, the state average was $3.25 per gallon. That's 5 cents less than a week ago, 25 cents less than last month, and 19 cents less than this time last year. 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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UF scientists meeting craft brewer demand by converting hops to pellets
Researchers at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center recently received a hammer mill and a pelletizer which grinds whole cone hops to powder, and a pelletizer takes hops powder and converts it into pellets. more
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The team at the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
Fueling progress: The rich history of natural gas
In 2024, natural gas will play a crucial role in the global energy mix, offering a cleaner and more responsible alternative to traditional options like coal and oil.  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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