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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 July 29th. more
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The secret to creating great downtowns
Utilizing history, economic development, art, fully functioning CRAs, great chambers of commerce, and strong local governments are the secret sauce to improving downtowns. more
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The gap between breaking waves in North Carolina indicates a rip current flowing away from shore.
Rip currents are dangerous for swimmers but also ecologically important – here’s how scientists are working to understand these ‘rivers of the sea’
Rip currents are a leading cause of drownings in the surf zone near shore. According to one recent estimate, rip currents have accounted for 435 drownings in the U.S. since 2017. more
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New format allows CFCArts Academy to serve more
Central Florida Community Arts is excited to announce new classes and formats that allow the longstanding Academy program to reach more learners of all ages in the region. The CFCArts Academy offers … more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: July 23rd-29th
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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Will Mayor Nelson get censured?
Although not stated in the title, the resolution to censure refers to Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson for a misleading statement he made at the June 21st meeting about then-City Attorney Michael Rodriguez. more
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EA's headquarters in Orlando's Creative Village
Get in the Game: Apopka student invited to EA's STEAM Camp
“Get in the Game” STEAM Camp is focused on education in “coding skills and real-world applications of science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM.)” more
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Elkhorn coral beginning to pale and bleach.
Florida’s Coral Reef: Coral Bleaching and the 2023 Marine Heat Wave
Currently, scientists from agencies and non-profit organizations are moving the underwater nursery corals to land-based facilities so they do not succumb during this marine heat wave.  more
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AAA: Florida gas prices reach three-month highs
On Friday, the state average reached $3.67 per gallon. Although that was the highest daily average price since mid-April, it remains below the 2023 high of $3.72 per gallon.  more
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Apopka Fire and Police Departments struggling to keep up with city's population growth
Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley and Fire Chief Sean Wylam in front of the City Council to present their status within the last year, what is needed for the upcoming year, and concerns for the future. more
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Camp Wewa
In Case You Missed It: The Apopka News Week in Review
In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in Review includes six articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including details on the FY2023-24 Apopka City Budget. more
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Aedes aegypti is an invasive mosquito now found in tropical, sub-tropical, and temperate regions across the globe. Aedes aegypti spreads dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever.
Could climate change make malaria more common in Florida? Experts say it’s complicated
Although the malaria vector, the Anopheles quadrimaculatus mosquito species, never disappeared from the state, Florida has kept the disease at bay for the most part. more
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The Florida Everglades.
Florida Keys' Record-high Water Temperatures Would Spell Disaster for Florida Bay Seagrasses Without Fresh Water Delivered Through Everglades Restoration
Seagrass is an essential nursery habitat for various species, including fish, turtles, and dolphins. Florida’s iconic wading birds depend on fish and other prey that live within seagrass beds. more
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Apopka City Hall
Strategy, Planning and Innovation: The lacking components in the FY2023/24 Apopka budget
At its July 27th meeting, the Council voted 5-0 to set a millage rate of 4.1876. The vote preceded three days of budget workshops. more
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Marijuana initiative estimated to generate between $200M and $430M
The initiative would legalize marijuana for adults 21 years old and older. Individuals would be allowed to possess up to 3 ounces of marijuana (about 85 grams), with up to 5 grams in the form of concentrate. more
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Goodwill of Central Florida helping local teachers and families head back to school
From August 1st to 31st, teachers and educational staff will receive an extra 10% off their total purchase when they shop at their local Goodwill. more
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2023’s weather has been extreme in many ways.
4 factors driving 2023’s extreme heat and climate disasters
Between the record-breaking global heat and extreme downpours, it’s hard to ignore that something unusual is happening with the weather in 2023. more
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Apopka City Hall.
Despite a January vote, economic development department remains unstaffed heading into budget cycle
Over six months after the city council voted in favor, it seems as though the department is back where it was in January - looking for a director to begin the department. more
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Camp Wewa
Camp Wewa losing money well beyond expectations
For many Apopkans, Camp Wewa holds a special place in their hearts and brings back childhood and teenage memories, but the camp is losing money every year since its purchase. more
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Seal the deal on affordable homeownership
"The municipalities we serve, who are wonderful partners, can help our shared constituents even more by waiving impact fees for affordable housing." more
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Everything coming to AppleTV+ in August
This month on Apple TV+, the second season of Invasion lands on the streaming service, and so does Strange Planet, a new animated sci-fi series based on a bestselling graphic novel. 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 July 22nd. more
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What is the best way to end homelessness in Apopka? Put housing first and formulate a plan
The first step by the Apopka City Council should be a show of good faith - earmark funding to begin the process of formulating a plan of action to end homelessness in this budget cycle. more
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The Trooper positioned their vehicle in the direct path of the Corolla to physically block its ability to enter the way of normal traffic flow. The Corolla then swerved into the travel lanes, and FHP blocked further travel causing the Corolla to collide with the marked unit
FHP Trooper blocks wrong-way driver on Interstate 4 in Orange County from entering traffic
Last night, Florida Highway Patrol received information that a 2022 Toyota Corolla was observed driving the wrong way on the westbound entrance ramp to Interstate 4 from County Road (CR) 423. more
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Moore: "Successful Main Street Programs and Historical Preservation Boards must first have the support of its local governments"
This is the third of a four-part series from District 2 Orange Commissioner Christine Moore about effective downtowns and preserving history. more
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