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Florida Lottery transferred $2.45 billion to K-12 education in 2023
Over 34 years, a minimum of $800 million has been transferred to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, with FY 2023 exceeding $1 billion for the 21st consecutive year, according to the report. more
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Wilma Mankiller served in the top leadership role of the Cherokee Nation from 1985 to 1995.
Wilma Mankiller, the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, led with compassion and continues to inspire today
In 2022, Mankiller was among the first women honored by appearing on a series of quarters, along with renowned poet and activist Maya Angelou and physicist and astronaut Sally Ride. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: March 10th-16th
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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Breaking News: Nesta re-elected; Anderson defeats Richardson
Commissioner Nick Nesta defeated Eric Mock with 61% of the vote for Seat #4, while Nadia Anderson defeated Darryl Richardson with 55% of the vote for Seat #3. more
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Anderson or Richardson? Nesta or Mock? Election Day in Apopka is here!
Welcome to Election Day 2024, Apopka! The polls open at 7 am and close at 7 pm, but The Apopka Voice will be here all day with updates and breaking news once we have the final results. more
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UF vegetable garden.
Starting a farming business? UF/IFAS hosts virtual English and Spanish workshops for beginners 
“Farming is a Business” is designed for entrepreneurs interested in starting a farm business and for new farmers looking to expand their operations. more
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Agricultural workers in Immokalee, FL.
New Florida development aims to give rent-burdened workers a leg up
The project will build 180–200 single-family homes on 50 acres with gridded streets and sidewalks. The units will be targeted to be affordable to residents at 30–80% of the area median income, with rents as low as $674 for a two-bedroom house. more
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The house looks like it’s from an era that never happened.
How America’s affordable house of the future failed
Would today’s America, reeling from a yearslong housing affordability crisis, be better off if the experiment had worked?   more
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AAA: Florida gas prices rose 10 cents last week
The state average rose 10 cents, setting a new 2024 high of $3.48 per gallon on Friday. Sunday's state average was $3.47 per gallon. 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 seven articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on the shooting last weekend in Apopka. more
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From left to right, it's Eric Mock vs. Nick Nesta in Seat #4 and Nadia Anderson vs. Darryl Richardson for Seat #3.
Everything you need to know to cast a vote for Seat #3 and #4 on the Apopka City Commission
Election Day voters will have all the details they need to make an informed decision. News stories, features, endorsements, and The Apopka Voice Digital Forum are all in one place! more
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Spring Forward: Palms, Gardens, and Trees highlight UF/IFAS classes in April
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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More than a thousand Florida children under five lost Medicaid coverage in February, according to the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
As Florida winds down Medicaid eligibility review, more children under 5 are losing coverage
Despite the increase in the number of people enrolled in Medicaid, Florida removed more than 3,000 fewer people from the program, according to the February report. more
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Solar eclipses happen because of a few factors, including the Moon’s size and distance from the Sun.
Solar eclipses result from a fantastic celestial coincidence of scale and distance
On April 8th, millions of Americans across the United States will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to view a total solar eclipse. more
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Apopka Police Department asking for help in solving weekend shooting incident
At approximately 11:36 am on Saturday, the Apopka Police Department responded to calls reporting shots fired and, upon arrival, discovered a 33-year-old male inside a vehicle with gunshot wounds. more
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2650 Foundation sponsoring 1st Annual First Responders Mental Health Fair
The 2650 Foundation strives to continue Austin’s legacy by raising awareness of the importance of safety and training through educational scholarships and opportunities. Equally important to the foundation’s efforts are mentorship and mental health. more
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Outdoor workers in a field in Miami-Dade County.
The Florida Legislature doesn’t care how hot outdoor workers get
Some Florida lawmakers have proposed bills requiring everyone who employs outdoor workers to educate them about heat illness and provide workers with adequate drinking water, access to shade, and 10-minute recovery breaks in extreme heat. more
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Guest Readers Month engages residents, champions Early Childhood Literacy
Observed annually throughout April, the campaign champions early childhood literacy by inviting area residents to Head Start centers for classroom reading. more
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A man dressed as Saint Patrick blesses the crowd in Dublin as the parade makes its way through the Irish capital in 1998.
The truth about St. Patrick’s Day
The Festival of St. Patrick began in the 17th century as a religious and cultural commemoration of the bishop who brought Christianity to Ireland. more
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A Least Tern with chick.
Look out for nesting coastal birds in Florida
Audubon staff work with resource managers and volunteers to install several miles of string, flagging, and informational signs in several areas. more
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Central Florida Council of The Boy Scouts of America honors Becker, Lake Apopka Natural Gas District with Golden Eagle Awards
On Tuesday night, the Central Florida Council of The Boy Scouts of America gave Becker one more experience - the 2024 Apopka Boy Scout Golden Eagle Award at a dinner held at the Highland Manor in Apopka. more
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Paper cutout family with house under a Medicaid umbrella
Florida social services call center has 2nd longest wait times in the country; $12 million might help
Hoping to alleviate the problem, lawmakers agreed to put $12,261,444 for the call center in the state budget for 2024-25, but Gov. Ron DeSantis has yet to sign off on it, and he can veto various budget items. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: March 3rd-9th
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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Frances Willard stands behind her mother, at left, and Anna B. Gordon, who worked as a secretary and lived in the Willard household.
How Frances Willard shaped feminism by leading the 19th-century temperance movement
For Frances Willard, prohibition was just one of her many interests. Through her slogan, “Do Everything,” she challenged women to become politically active, encouraging them to embrace any issues they saw as important. more
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Everything you need to know to participate in the Apopka City Charter Review
To determine your opinion, you will want to watch the previous meetings. Then, attend the March meeting to speak during the public comment period.  more
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