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Novel coronavirus SARS CoV2, which causes COVID-19. Meanwhile, new COVID mutations called variants have spread across the U.S., including newer subvariants.
Patients struck by long COVID plead with U.S. Senate panel for more research funding
U.S. senators pledged to press for more funding to research long COVID-19 during a hearing highlighting patients suffering from the diagnosis and experts studying its impacts. more
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The Northwest Recreation Complex
What's wrong with the Northwest Recreation Complex?
Olsen: "The white sand patches in the pictures are equivalent to putting lipstick on a pig. Those bare spots must be properly filled, groomed, rolled, re-seeded, and maintained." more
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Hurricane Elsa bears down on Florida on July 3, 2021.
Winds of change in lawmaker's hurricane-related proposal
A proposed Florida House of Representatives bill would revamp the state's hurricane-related insurance strategy. more
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In the Florida Keys, a fight over adding more residents to evacuate
As Hurricane Irma showed in 2017, the Keys are the worst place in Florida for a hurricane. They’re a chain of islands with only one evacuation route, U.S. 1. more
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Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley reads to a cookies and milk crowd at the Orange County Branch Library in Apopka.
January Cookies & Milk With a Cop returns this Saturday
Join the Apopka Police Department for Cookies and Milk with a Cop on Saturday, January 20th, from 11 am to noon at the North Orange Branch Library. more
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A balanced diet is one key factor in getting a restful night’s sleep.
What’s the best diet for healthy sleep?
In the U.S., a large percentage of the population suffers from poor sleep quality and sleep disorders like insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea. more
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Apopka City Hall.
After almost one year, Council ratifies its first Economic Development Director
At its January 17th meeting, the Apopka City Council voted 5-0 to ratify Michelle Boylan as its first economic development director. more
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Minimum wage workers.
Business community and advocates clash on child labor legislation; what’s best for the kids?
Just last week, lawmakers in the House pushed to allow 16- and 17-year olds to work more than 30 hours a week during the school year and allow for fewer mandatory work breaks. more
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Steubenville, Ohio
"How can we help our city?" Start by asking questions
To bring awareness to how we can better build our cities, Strong Towns Steubenville took the next smallest step for their town: they asked questions.  Members of the Local Conversation group in Steubenville, OH, pose with Strong … 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 13th. more
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Breaking News: Missing Apopka man is located
Today at approximately 11:50 A.M., Brandon Leach, a 25-year-old Black man, 6’04”, 220 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair, was last seen at a residence on Nicole Lee Circle in Apopka. more
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Apopka City Hall.
The Electoral College, City Charters, and the Road to the 2026 Apopka Mayoral Election
The Electoral College, City Charters, and the Road to the 2026 Apopka Mayoral Election: Opinion by The Apopka Voice Managing Editor Reggie Connell. more
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Orange County Mayor announces 2024 Open House and Job Fair
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings will host a free open house on Saturday, January 20th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at downtown Orlando's Orange County Administration Center. more
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AAA: Florida gas prices down 8 cents from last week
On Friday, the U.S. price for oil settled at $72.68 per barrel, which is a 2% decline from the week before. Gasoline futures finished the week 1 cent higher than the week before.  more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: January 7th-13th
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: Apopka Police Department looking for missing Apopka man
Today at approximately 11:50 A.M., Brandon Leach, a 25-year-old Black man, 6’04”, 220 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair, was last seen at a residence on Nicole Lee Circle in Apopka. more
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Apopka City Commission candidates set to debate Tuesday night
On Tuesday night, four candidates will express their viewpoints on all issues related to Apopka. It's the first and only scheduled debate between the Apopka City Commissioners. more
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Olmstead: Candidates should pay attention to signage laws
In past campaign seasons, our beautiful city has been covered in awful PVC and wire signs for local, state, and federal candidates placed illegally on easements, private properties, empty lots, highways, and sneakily on lot lines, hoping that no one would notice or at least complain.  more
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Gardens, Florida Landscapes and Plants: UF/IFAS classes for February
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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The great dollar store backlash
Dollar store backlash is happening all over the country. The stores are routinely blamed for gouging consumers, making it harder for stores selling healthier food to open nearby, and failing hundreds of government safety inspections. more
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Survey shows only half of Florida residents understand how to buy insurance
According to the study, which surveyed more than 400 Floridians to understand better the support consumers need when selecting a health insurance plan, almost half of respondents felt the overall shopping process needs to be easier. more
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The 15th Annual Apopka MLK Jr. Parade is dedicated to honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It stands as a testament to the enduring values of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Remembering the Dreamer: Apopka's MLK Jr. Parade returns for its 15th year
This annual event, now in its 15th year, is dedicated to honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It stands as a testament to the enduring values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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 candidate for city commission withdrawing from the race. more
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Apopka City Hall
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 candidate for city commission withdrawing from the race. more
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Mock leads the field in city commission election fundraising
The four candidates for Apopka City Commission have raised $18,925.07, but $12,350 has been from the candidates themselves - over 65% of the total. more
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