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Florida schools grapple with insufficient funding, persistent state budget cuts
The report measures statewide funding adequacy based on how many students attend schools in districts with funding below estimated adequate levels. more
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Brattleboro, VT... winner of the 2023 Strongest Town contest.
Is Apopka a Strong Town?
The Strongest Town Contest is an annual event sponsored by Strong Towns, a non-profit organization dedicated to building strong and resilient communities. more
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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings
Orange County 2023 Year in Review: Taking it to the Next Level
From investing in its residents and workforce to improving public transit and taking a stand against gun violence, Orange County made significant strides in 2023. more
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Alonzo Williams Jr., an Apopka City Commissioner for 24 years, died at 85.
Apopka says goodbye to Alonzo Williams Jr.
Apopka City Commissioner Alonzo Williams Jr.'s life will be celebrated at a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. at the Apopka Community Center/VFW building. more
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Frost, Soto Announce Over $180 Million Infrastructure Grant for truck parking spaces along I-4
Increased parking for trucks along I-4 will benefit drivers passing through the area and those living in Central Florida. more
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Students can get scholarships, or vouchers, for Catholic schools in Florida.
Parents who send their kids to ‘hybrid’ private schools still won’t get Florida school vouchers
The issue arose in a House committee meeting Tuesday, where lawmakers were tweaking the state’s voucher program, allowing families to use public dollars for private education. more
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Bipartisan lawmakers tout reforms for Florida's criminal justice system. Will their proposals get heard?
Last fall, Florida lawmakers were presented with a detailed report on the cost of modernizing the state’s prison system. more
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Apopka City Commission candidates Eric Mock, Commissioner Nick Nesta, Nadia Anderson, and Darryl Richardson square off Thursday night in the second scheduled forum.
Debate Night: Apopka City Commission candidates square off in second debate
The Apopka Involved Voters Group sponsors the forum. This community group seeks to inform Voters about current and emerging issues that can directly affect their quality of life. more
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Circular irrigation for growing hay and alfalfa near Corcoran, Calif. − a water-intensive system that relies on groundwater pumping.
Humans are depleting groundwater worldwide, but there are ways to replenish it
Groundwater is a renewable resource, but some aquifers can take decades or even centuries to recover after they are depleted. more
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"Thank You" to the communities of the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, from CEO/GM Samuel Davis, Jr.
Davis: "When my tenure as Lake Apopka Natural Gas District’s General Manager and CEO began in 2008, I could never have imagined the resounding positive growth and impact this great company would have on me, my family, and most importantly, our valued natural gas customers." 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 January 20th. more
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Goodwill hosting "Thrift Love" event on February 17th
Love is in the air this February – and Goodwill Industries of Central  Florida (GICF) is celebrating with a special donor appreciation event.  more
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A homeowner spreads pine straw in her yard.
Free monthly Florida-Friendly Landscaping webinar offers consumers tips on lawns, gardens, and composting
This free virtual webinar will connect consumers with a new scientist or Extension agent each month, addressing a specific landscape and gardening topic. more
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Goal of partnership between AdventHealth and Junior Achievement: Inspire future caregivers
As part of this strategic collaboration, comprehensive lessons will be developed to equip students with the essential knowledge and confidence required for success in their health care careers. more
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Tracy Bennett (left) and a friend move her tent after police told her and others staying in a downtown San Diego homeless encampment to vacate for a December cleaning. Cities are increasingly using sweeps to stave off the health risks of camps for unhoused people, but advocates say the tactic is cruel.
‘That was my home’
More than 653,000 Americans are experiencing homelessness, according to a count released this month by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, a 12% increase from last year. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: January 14th-20th
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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Study: Florida is the second deadliest state for bike and motorcycle fatalities
The study estimates that in Florida, one in four (24.75%) fatal accidents are found to involve a two-wheeled vehicle. more
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Pop-up, in-ground sprinkler head at a residential irrigation system.
How timing of fertilizer ordinances impacts water quality, UF/IFAS scientists explain
Scientists agree that studies should consider other drivers impacting water quality trends, such as toxins or waste from septic and sewage systems and fossil fuel emissions. more
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Take action to protect your homes and families from the dangers of the silent killer
January is National Radon Action Month, and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County encourages residents to protect their homes and families from radon exposure. more
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AAA: Florida gas prices are lowest in a month
The state average was $2.99 per gallon on Sunday. That's the lowest daily average price since December 20th.  more
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‘Cupid and Psyche’ by Italian sculptor Antonio Canova.
Don’t underestimate Cupid – he’s not the chubby cherub you associate with Valentine’s Day
The original Cupid was the son of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty. He himself was a Roman deity associated with lust and love, based on the Greek Eros. 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 Apopka's first economic development director. more
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A house in Daytona Beach.
Florida Senate aims to help alleviate the state's affordable housing shortage
The bill would prohibit counties and municipalities from restricting the floor area ratio of certain proposed developments while authorizing them to restrict the height of proposed developments. more
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Peak strawberry season means more Florida-grown, flavorful fruit at the market
Florida strawberries go straight to Florida markets, providing a nutritious snack for folks across the Sunshine State and other parts of the United States. more
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The original Macintosh computer may seem quaint today, but the way users interacted with it triggered a revolution 40 years ago.
Mac at 40: User experience was the innovation that launched a technology revolution
When Apple announced the Macintosh personal computer with a Super Bowl XVIII television ad on Jan. 22, 1984, it more resembled a movie premiere than a technology release. more
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