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Celebrate a special Valentine’s Day at the Orange County Courthouse
The ceremony will be held outside the beautiful courtyard steps of the iconic Orange County Courthouse in downtown Orlando for up to 30 couples. more
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Hemp being grown indoors for flower to produce CBD oil.
Florida House member insists hemp restrictions won’t hurt the industry
The legislative measure under question (HB 1613) would limit THC in hemp products to no more than 2 milligrams per serving and no more than 10 milligrams per container.  more
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AAA: Florida gas prices drop 9 cents from last week
Florida's average gas price is now on a 10-day streak of declines, falling 13 cents per gallon since February 1st. 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 a political endorsement in the Seat #4 race. more
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Florida health centers face financial strain without Medicaid reimbursement increase
The centers are urging lawmakers to adjust the rates to cover what they've found to be a gap of $106, or just over 42%, for every Medicaid patient visit. more
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Central Florida Soccer Club announces its 2nd Annual Town Hall
The Town Hall is your chance to jump into the conversation, ask questions, and share your thoughts on how we can make CFSC even more awesome. more
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Americans spend millions of dollars on Valentine’s Day roses. I calculated exactly how much
The National Retail Federation estimates people will spend $2.6 billion on Valentine’s Day flowers. The Society of American Florists says 250 million roses are produced for the holiday. more
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Florida leads all states in Affordable Care Act plan registrations
In the most recent open enrollment period for health insurance, which ran from Nov. 1 to Jan. 16, 4.2 million Florida residents signed up for Affordable Care Act plans. more
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Breaking News: Apopka Professional Firefighters Association endorses Nesta in Seat #4 campaign
Breaking News: The Apopka Firefighters Association released a statement this morning endorsing Apopka City Commissioner Nick Nesta, who is running for re-election to Seat #4. The Apopka Professional Firefighters Association is pleased to announce that we are endorsing Nick Nesta for re-election in the upcoming commissioner race for Seat … more
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Apopka City Commissioner (Seat #3) Kyle Becker.
Breaking News: Becker moving from Apopka
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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A Pinellas County student holds up a plastic bag she found during a recent coastal cleanup.
Trash-talking Florida legislators push a pro-litter bill
Pittman: "A couple of bills are making their way through the current session that seems to be pro-littering. They would ban local governments and state agencies from imposing regulations against single-use plastic items like bags, bottles, and even Styrofoam." more
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The International Space Station
UF/IFAS plants grown in space flown home
This latest experiment focuses on whether genetic strategies make plants hardier and better able to adapt to the spaceflight environment. more
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DoorDash Drivers are striking for tip transparency. Some drivers will refuse to work on the app to protest low wages and DoorDash's decision to remove a third-party app that allowed them to see their tips.
Florida bills would regulate food delivery services
Florida lawmakers are advancing bills that would regulate food delivery platforms in the Sunshine State while adding identity protections for consumers. more
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FEMA urges Florida homeowners to take mitigation measures against hurricanes
As resilience starts at home, FEMA strongly encourages homeowners in Florida to take mitigation measures to prepare themselves and their families against potential disasters. more
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Florida bill would ban hand-held cell use behind the wheel
Florida House Bill 1469 would prohibit a person from using a wireless device in a handheld manner while operating a motor vehicle. more
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Low-income communities often wait longer for electricity to come back after outages.
Power outages leave poor communities in the dark longer: Evidence from 15M outages raises questions about recovery times
Data from over 15 million consumers in 588 U.S. counties who lost power when hurricanes landed between January 2017 and October 2020 shows that poorer communities waited longer for the lights to return. more
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19 Black historical figures you probably didn't learn about in class
While lectures on the legacies of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman are all important, some educators are eager to learn more about underrepresented Black trailblazers. 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 3rd. more
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The Art of the Argument: Central Florida Soccer Club and Apopka Parks and Recreation Department reach an accord
A perfect example of conflict resolution took place in the last couple of weeks when a local youth sports organization and the Apopka Parks and Recreation Department butted heads before ultimately finding resolve. more
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Districts gear up for 2024 hurricane season with proactive measures
Despite ongoing recovery efforts from the previous year's hurricane season, the St. Johns River and South Florida water management districts are already taking steps to ensure operational readiness. more
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Desperate for affordable housing, some cities sweeten tax breaks for developers
Tax abatements have long been a tool cities use to encourage developers to build homes low-income residents can afford. more
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Nonprofit begins its quest for one million signatures, getting Medicaid on 2026 ballot
The group said it will require one million signatures of registered voters in Florida to get the measure on the ballot. As of December 31st, there are more than 13.3 million voters. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: January 28th-February 3rd
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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Reader comments return to The Apopka Voice; sign up for The Morning Voice newsletter
The Apopka Voice is pleased to reinstate online comments in response to a commitment to fostering a positive and constructive online environment. more
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Florida House approves rollback of child labor laws, letting teens work more than 30 hours a week
If passed, HB 49 will ease child labor restrictions, allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to work the same hours as adults, and no legal requirements for breaks in the workplace. more
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