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Farm Share to lead Florida efforts in nation's largest food drives, encourages Floridians to help “Stamp Out Hunger”
Farm Share, Florida’s largest independent food bank, invites Floridians to participate in the nation’s largest one-day food drive this Saturday, May 11th, by placing a bag of nonperishable food items by their mailboxes. more
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A single-engine Piper PA-32 plane experienced engine issues and wing damage at approximately 11:30 am and performed an emergency landing near the intersection of Shelby Industrial Drive and General Electric Road. The pilot was able to land safely, and neither he nor the passenger were injured.
A "Breaking News" kind of a day in Apopka
It was a "breaking news" kind of day in Apopka on Wednesday, with a single-engine plane performing an emergency landing on an Apopka road in the morning and a bank robbery on Rock Springs Road in the afternoon. more
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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings at the Vietnam Memorial Ceremony.
Mother's Day, Memorial Day and Hurricane Prep highlight May's agenda in Orange County
May in Orange County features Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and Hurricane Preparedness. more
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Schools have reported increases in student misbehavior in recent years.
Florida’s school safety dashboard helps parents and teachers address root causes of bullying, fighting and other misbehavior
The dashboard includes all public K-12 schools in Florida and over 50 indicators of school safety – ranging from fights and weapons to school bus crashes. more
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How does the VA support veterans 65 and older?
Census Bureau data shows that in 2021, nearly half of U.S. veterans were 65 years or older, compared to about 17% of the general population. 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 4th. 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 February 22nd. more
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According to the APD report, at approximately 12:40 pm, Apopka Police Officers responded to a Bank Robbery at the Fifth Third Bank, located at 1495 Rock Springs Road.
Breaking News: APD responds to bank robbery in Apopka
According to the APD report, at approximately 12:40 pm, Apopka Police Officers responded to a Bank Robbery at the Fifth Third Bank, located at 1495 Rock Springs Road. more
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Breaking News: APD responds to emergency plane landing in Apopka
Officers from the Apopka Police Department responded to a report of an airplane crash  in Apopka this morning. more
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Playing hardball with the Golf Group makes sense for Apopka and Rock Springs Ridge
It's time for Code Enforcement, the Apopka City Council, and the RSR Homeowners Association to push back on the Golf Group with the authority and leverage it possesses. more
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Downtown Deland
The transformation of Deland: Part Two
"We broke up into three teams to better discuss the tactics Deland employed. We discussed who could be responsible for similar improvements. We learned Deland was intentional about collaboration." more
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Duke Energy Florida receives approval to lower rates for the second time this year
The savings are in addition to the $11.29 monthly decrease, or about 6%, that went into effect in January. more
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Florida teacher salaries sink in national rankings to #50
New data released shows Florida’s average teacher pay dropped from being ranked #48 in the nation last year to #50 in the latest study. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: April 28th-May 4th
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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Updating Breaking News: Missing and endangered Apopka woman located
On Monday, April 15th Hilary Patricia Ramos Acosta, a 26-year-old Hispanic female, departed her residence on East Lisa Lane in Apopka. She was located on May 7th. more
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Breaking News: Prescribed fire at Lake Apopka North Shore today
The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 662-acre prescribed burn today at Lake Apopka North Shore. more
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More than 100 American Flamingos counted in Florida during February census
101 American Flamingos were spotted across Florida. The largest group (50+) was in Florida Bay; 18 were counted in the Pine Island area and 14 were at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. more
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Downtown Deland
The transformation of Deland: Part One
"I could never have imagined what Deland looked like today after beginning its revitalization in 1985." Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore's two-part series on the transformation of Deland. more
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Innovative technology to evaluate forest damage helps with rapid response after hurricanes
When hurricanes careen through Florida, they not only damage homes and businesses but also destroy forests and timber farms. more
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The Community Health Center in Apopka is located at 225 East 7th Street.
Florida's Community Health Centers step up as Walmart closes rural healthcare services
Community Health Centers are in all of Florida's 67 counties, serving patients in more than 800 locations - including Apopka, and dozens of mobile units and school-based sites statewide. more
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AAA: Florida gas prices jump to 2024 highs; relief may be in sight
The state average has since declined 3 cents per gallon. Sunday's state average was $3.61 per gallon. That's only 3 cents more than what drivers paid this time last year. 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 six articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on a new housing development coming to Apopka. more
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Is the apocalypse coming to Apopka?
Is Apopka about to experience an apocalypse? Are college kids learning how to defend themselves against zombies starting to make sense? Are Preppers beginning to sound like pragmatic realists? more
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At the urging of Velazquez, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission to be retooled
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs are essential for creating a more equitable and just society. However, implementing these programs in the United States has been challenging. more
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In participating states, low-income families will receive $40 each month for each eligible school-aged child, up to $120, to buy groceries, beginning in the summer of 2024.
Advocacy groups urge Florida to apply for 2025 summer meal programs for low-income kids
While Florida was one of 15 states that opted out of the Summer EBT program this year, according to the department's guidelines, state officials have until August 15th to notify the U.S. Department of Agriculture whether Florida will participate in the summer of 2025. more
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