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AAA estimates it will aid more than 378,000 stranded drivers
AAA encourages all drivers to get a pre-trip inspection of their tires, battery, brakes, and other basics. This could help prevent a breakdown before it happens. more
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Older adults face health risks from high heat for many reasons, including medications.
Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk
Extreme heat worsens common age-related health conditions such as heart, lung, and kidney disease and can cause delirium. Older people don’t sweat as much as younger people, which makes it harder for their bodies to cool down when temperatures spike. more
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And just like that... Pop-Up plant classes starting in June from 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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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 May 18th. more
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Apopka resident writes open letter to Gov. DeSantis
Rod Olsen is a former HOA President of Rock Springs Ridge and an Apopka resident who wrote an open letter to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urging him to make policy changes in schools and in teaching history that concern him. more
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Jackson Quinn brings PFAS water samples into a temperature controlled room, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lab in Cincinnati. The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced its first-ever limits for several common types of PFAS, the so-called "forever chemicals," in drinking water.
States need to keep PFAS 'forever chemicals' out of the water
The EPA issued new standards last month for PFAS levels in drinking water. The standards give water systems three years to conduct testing and another two years to install treatment systems if contaminants are detected. more
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Broccoli on the plant. Photo taken 11-02-20.
UF scientists finding new way to keep broccoli – and perhaps other vegetables -- fresher, longer
The new UF/IFAS research will help scientists around the world preserve broccoli and other vegetables. It will also help plant breeders find the right genetics for fresher produce.  more
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Construction on U.S. 90 in Santa Rosa County as Florida Department of Transportation crews work on a bridge reconstruction project over Simpson River.
Florida unemployment rate up slightly in April compared to same time last year
The Florida Department of Commerce released a new report on the state’s unemployment rate, showing that while it has risen slightly from a year ago, it continues to outpace the national average. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: May 12th-18th
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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The Northwest Recreation Complex
Nelson pushes back on Moore's grant application advice
In an OP/ED from May 15th, Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore urged Apopka to take a more conservative approach to its Tourist Development Tax grant bid. On Monday, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson pushed back on Moore's assertion in an OP/ED he sent to The Apopka Voice. more
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Maintenance work to impact traffic at Lake Apopka North Shore, including Wildlife Drive closure
During this time, pedestrians can bypass the construction area using the Loop Trail. However, this project may impact the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive during the weekend of June 7–9. more
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Preparing for pets prior to hurricane season provides peace of mind
Crafting a plan of action ahead of hurricane season is essential to ensuring your pet's safety and well-being. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you prepare and alleviate unnecessary panic. more
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AAA: Florida gas prices inch lower as 2.5 million Floridians prepare to travel for Memorial Day
Florida gas prices averaged $3.41 per gallon on Memorial Day 2023. This year, nearly 2.3 million Floridians are forecast to take a road trip for Memorial Day weekend. more
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According to the report, today at approximately 12:15 p.m., officers from the APD responded to an armed robbery at the Fifth Third Bank, located at 1725 S Orange Blossom Trail.
Breaking News: APD responds to armed bank robbery in Apopka
According to the report, at approximately 12:15 p.m., officers from the APD responded to an armed robbery at the Fifth Third Bank, located at 1725 S Orange Blossom Trail. 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. It includes details on the City's TDT grant request. more
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The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce.
Apopka Area Chamber names new Executive Director of Operations
Jeans Santiago has been promoted from Director of Membership and Business Development to Executive Director of Operations of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce. Santiago will also serve as Interim President. more
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Puppies rescued from car in parking garage adopted by Orange County Fire rescue staff who helped save them
Animal Services is imploring the public not to leave pets in cars. Additionally, anyone witnessing a pet left in a car without air-conditioning running is encouraged to contact law enforcement immediately. more
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An infant in Fayetteville, Ga., receives one of several routine vaccinations typically required for children entering K-12 schools. On the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic and with growing skepticism around vaccinations and government requirements, some state lawmakers want to end state vaccine mandates for children.
As states loosen childhood vaccine requirements, health experts’ worries grow
Vaccines protect not only the patient but also those around them. Science has shown that a population can reach community immunity once a certain percentage of the group is vaccinated. more
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Preparing to decorate graves, May 1899.
The forgotten history of Memorial Day
Gen. John A. Logan, who headed the largest Union veterans’ fraternity at the time, the Grand Army of the Republic, is usually credited with creating Memorial Day. more
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Breaking News: APD looking for missing and endangered Apopka man
On May 16th at approximately 6:30 P.M., Phillip Walker (42-year-old black male) was last seen leaving 2100 Ocoee Apopka Rd in Apopka (Advent Health Apopka). more
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The band "Switch" is performing this weekend in Apopka.
A big Apopka weekend ahead
From the commemoration of Emancipation Day to the soul-stirring melodies of the Saturday Sounds musical concert and the heartwarming interaction at the Cookies & Milk with a Cop event, this weekend in Apopka is set to be an enriching experience for all. more
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Apopka Police Department swears in a new officer
A well-staffed police force fosters trust and confidence among the residents, ultimately contributing to a sense of security and well-being in the community. more
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Q: What’s new and coming to The Apopka Voice?
We hope you take the opportunity to explore these new features on The Apopka Voice, and allow your voice – and joy and events and sales – to be magnified and shared far and wide. more
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A coyote roams the Tall Timbers Livingston Place Property in Jefferson County.
Coyotes under the watch by UF cameras, scientists 
Coyotes came to central Florida in the 1970s and ‘80s and to southern Florida in the mid-1990s, and relatively few studies have examined their behavior across different Florida ecosystems.  more
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The Florida Wildlife Corridor. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson says the state has bought too much land for the corridor and should sell some of it.
Ag Commissioner wants to sell off lots of Florida preserve land
The Florida Forever program has protected more than 10 million acres out of 42 million total in the entire state. more
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