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Olsen: "Communication and transparency is vital between administration and city commissioners"
Effective governance necessitates two-way communication. To align commissioners and ensure cohesive leadership, timely and transparent communication is imperative. more
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Orange County Utilities hosts community collection of household hazardous and electronic waste at Apopka High School
Residents are encouraged to bring their household hazardous materials, such as pesticides, household chemicals, paint, cooking oil and grease, and rechargeable batteries and electronics. more
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Time for feds to admit they screwed up classifying Florida’s manatees as less than endangered
To restore Manatees to their proper place, as an endangered species, the law requires the feds to do a thorough job of reviewing the science — even though that’s clearly not what they did in 2017. more
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A water main project is underway in Broward County.
Report: Comprehensive water project work program needed
The report says the growth in local water projects inclusive of stormwater runoff, wastewater and lake restoration put into appropriation bills by lawmakers has increased over 1,000%. more
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UF/IFAS study: This bird’s eye view confirms bird diversity dropping in urban areas, but scientists say there is hope
For the study, scientists used a combination of datasets. Birdwatchers are a vital source to help scientists gather data about the avian community. more
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Pickup trucks and debris lie strewn in a canal in Horseshoe Beach, Fla., after the passage of Hurricane Idalia, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
Recovery efforts continue in Florida after three hurricanes in two years
The Florida House Select Committee on Hurricane Resiliency & Recovery met this week to discuss the ongoing recovery efforts in the Sunshine State. more
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Orange County Consumer Protection Office helping victims of fraud
A major goal of the office is to be proactive and educate consumers, and it provides workshops and seminars that teach residents about best practices and how to protect against fraud. more
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Gun deaths among children and teens have soared – but there are ways to reverse the trend
Whereas the proportion of youth firearm-involved deaths due to unintentional shootings is typically highest during childhood, the share of gun deaths due to suicide peaks in adolescence. 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 October 14th. more
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Wekiva High School
Wekiva High, Wolf Lake Middle receive Blue School Grants from the St. Johns River Water Management District
The St. Johns River Water Management District is providing nearly $40,000 in grants to 20 schools within its 18-county region through the Blue School Grants program. more
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This Halloween, have a heart for bats; a UF/IFAS expert explains
These misunderstood mammals are celebrated internationally during Bat Appreciation Week, October 24-31, to raise awareness for bat conservation.  more
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Pick your Medicare plan Orange County
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period opens October 15th and runs through December 7th for coverage effective January 1st, 2024. more
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Floridians share stories of struggles in 'dental health crisis'
According to a workforce survey by the Florida Department of Health, nearly eight in 10 Florida dentists said they did not accept Medicaid patients. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: October 8th-14th
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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AdventHealth Apopka unveils $26.3 million hospital expansion
This new investment will address the increasing demand for complex care within the community. Construction has started, which will offer 38 new inpatient beds and four dialysis bays. more
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New housing in Orlando.
Advocates hailed a new law to help stabilize Florida's housing crisis, but implementation has been rocky
Florida lawmakers have already been hearing from elected local officials in the past few weeks, saying they need to readdress what’s called the “Live Local Act". more
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Glenn Knight with his record-breaking 622-pound pumpkin.
The art and science of growing giant fruits and vegetables
Anyone can strive to grow giants with a little knowledge, patience, and time. For anyone interested in embarking on such a journey, contact a UF/IFAS Extension office to get expert gardening tips. more
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Some states began disenrolling people from Medicaid earlier than others, with health policy researcher KFF finding more than eight million people have lost their health insurance as of October 2023.
New number: Some 92,000 Floridians lost Medicaid coverage in September
The new number adds to the more than half a million Floridians who have lost coverage since the end of the COVID-19 emergency. 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 last week... all in one place, including details on the email the interim-city manager sent to commissioners. more
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"JP" initials emblazoned on the Apopka High School Football Field in honor of Apopka Chief Editor John Peery.
In honor of JP: Blue Darters and Mustangs honor John Peery at Friday football games
High School football in Apopka was all about one man and his legacy on Friday night. John Peery, the longtime editor of The Apopka Chief, died in his sleep on Thursday. He was 67.  more
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Brewers, craft beer enthusiasts reap flavor of UF hops research
Last week, scientists at the University of Florida Gulf Coast Research and Education Center hosted about 50 brewers from across the state for the Fall Hops Field Day. more
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A hot tub lies toppled to the beach next to a broken seawall, at Fantasy Island Resort II, following the passage of Hurricane Nicole, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Daytona Beach Shores.
Officials say recent reforms could help Florida's property insurance market
Florida homeowners' policies are becoming more expensive, but officials say improvements are in the offing as more companies enter the market. more
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Hurricane Ian
Florida storm season quiet since Idalia
Although November hurricanes are few and far between in Florida, the most recent one struck less than a year ago. more
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A giant of local journalism: Apopka Chief Editor John Peery dies at 67
John Peery was the consummate professional and a giant in local journalism. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers at The Apopka Voice will be with his family and his co-workers at The Apopka Chief. more
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From drizzles to downpours: Unpacking September’s rainfall patterns
In September, the St. Johns River Water Management District noted disparity in rainfall patterns. Some areas received a mere 3 inches, while others saw over 9 inches. more
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