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Congressman Frost unveils CREATE Art Act to support new and emerging artists
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL), Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI), Congressman Greg Casar (D-TX), and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), announced … more
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March marks the second consecutive month of below-average rainfall for the District
In March, rainfall across the St. Johns River Water Management District was slightly below the monthly average, with frontal systems being the main source of precipitation. 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 March 6th. more
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Best counties to live in Florida
Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to live in Florida using rankings from Niche. Niche ranks counties by various factors, including public schools, educational attainment, cost of living, and housing. more
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NEW YORK CITY - SEPTEMBER 28: People shop at a Target store in the Harlem neighborhood in Manhattan on September 28, 2023, in New York City.
DeSantis signs tougher penalties for retail theft, ‘porch piracy,’ into law
The governor’s office cited reports from retailers estimating losses as high as $112 billion during 2022, with hot spots in New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. more
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Spring Cleanup: A Classic Community-Builder
Why do spring cleanups succeed so reliably? Obviously, there are environmental and aesthetic benefits. But they go so much deeper. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: March 31st-April 6th
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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OCPS is adding a second attendance call
Beginning this week, parents and guardians will receive an additional attendance call in the morning when their child is absent at the beginning of the school day. more
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Apopka's Jordan Ware is leaving UCF.
Former Blue Darter and Mustang standout Jarvis Ware leaving UCF
Jarvis Ware, a standout on the Apopka and Wekiva High School football teams, is leaving the University of Central Florida's program. more
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Only 3 states have passed recreational weed ballot measures by more than 60%. Will Florida be next?
While adult recreational cannabis is now legal in 24 states, not all of those measures were passed by voters via the ballot box. more
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Wetlands at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Maryland show signs of ‘pitting,’ where areas of cordgrass have converted to open water.
Coastal wetlands can’t keep pace with sea-level rise, and infrastructure is leaving them nowhere to go
As the planet warms, sea level rises at an ever-faster rate. Wetlands have generally kept pace by building upward and creeping inland a few meters per year. more
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AAA: Florida gas prices dropped 12 cents last week
On Friday, domestic oil prices settled at $86.91 per barrel. That's up 4% from the week before, and $3/b more than the previous 2024 high, recorded two weeks earlier.  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 who may be running for Mayor of Apopka in 2026. more
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Apopka City Commissioner (Seat #3) Kyle Becker.
Developing Story: Becker resigns from Apopka City Commission
Apopka City Commissioner Kyle Becker announced on his Facebook page that he and his family are moving from Apopka in the coming months. more
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Multiple exposure of the various phases during the annular Solar Eclipse on 15th January 2010.
Florida will experience a partial solar eclipse on Monday
Solar Eclipse Best Practices: We don’t have to tell you not to look directly at next Monday’s solar eclipse without protective eyewear, do we? more
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Orange County celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant Program
Over the past five years, the programs in Orange County have funded the rehabilitation of more than 1,000 rental units, provided rental assistance to hundreds of households, built new community centers and health clinics, boosted the supply of affordable housing, and much more. more
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Members of the 202nd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers Squadron, Florida Air National Guard, clear roads in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, in response to Hurricane Ian, Oct. 1, 2022.
Florida board approves premium reimbursement formula to help insurers
The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Advisory Council has approved a new premium reimbursement formula to help alleviate the burden on insurance companies operating in Florida. more
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Developing Story: City Council approves forensic audit of finances with 5-0 vote
A forensic audit of a City's finances focuses on examining the financial records, transactions, and processes of municipal government entities such as departments, agencies, or public funds. more
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Orange County managing supply chain issues with agility and adaptability
It has been three years since the COVID pandemic, but its effects, international conflicts, and inflationary pressures still make it difficult for governments to obtain goods and services. more
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“Forever Blue” Turtles swim in the clear water of Ruth Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park.
Florida buys springs to preserve them, does little to stop harm from beyond boundaries
Gilchrist Blue Springs has what you might call an interesting backstory. It was once owned by a business mogul who gave it to his petit assistant. They were secretly in love. A couple of weeks ago, I drove up to the picturesque small town of High Springs , about 30 miles north of Gainesville. Then, I kept driving, heading out of town for several … more
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Orange County Clerk of Courts hosting Operation Green Light
Operation Green Light is being held statewide from April 6-20th. This initiative aims to help thousands of people with overdue traffic tickets or criminal fines whose driver's licenses have been suspended. more
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The corona of the sun can be clearly seen in this image taken in 2007.
The April 8th eclipse provides a rare opportunity to witness the sun’s superhot corona
The word “corona” means “crown” — during the eclipse, it becomes visible, and streaming plasma leaving the sun appears in amazing patterns. more
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Commissioner Diane Velazquez was a featured speaker at the Apopka Historical Society's Women's History Month celebration.
Commissioner Diane Velazquez and artist Delia Miller featured speakers at the Apopka Historical Society's celebration of Women's History Month
The Apopka Historical Society proudly hosted a special event in honor of Women's History Month, featuring Commissioner Diane Velazquez and local artist Ms. Delia Miller. more
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A farmworker in Immokalee harvests tomatoes.
Dozens of groups call on DeSantis to veto bill denying heat protections for outdoor workers
he groups have penned two separate letters in recent days to the governor, who received the bill (HB 433) on Tuesday from the Legislature. more
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Somebody Feed Phil
Demings: "Orange County is diverse and inclusive"
Recently, that spirit of diversity in Orange County was in the national spotlight thanks to Netflix’s hit show, Somebody Feed Phil. more
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