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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: July 9th-15th
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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As a summer heat wave pummels the US, an expert warns about the dangers of humidity – particularly for toddlers, young athletes and older adults
SciLine interviewed Dr. W. Larry Kenney, professor of physiology and kinesiology at Penn State University, who discussed why humid heat can be dangerous to human health. more
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Friends, family, and elected officials celebrated with the new homeowners.
The American Dream in Apopka
Penny Seater, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka: “Some of us inherit wealth, and some of us inherit poverty,” Seater said. “It’s by no choice of our own. Usually, it’s where you were born.” more
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In this 4-part series, The Apopka Voice examines homelessness, both nationwide and locally with a goal of narrowing the focus and shedding light on what can benefit the homeless population for the trauma they face every day, and to eradicate homelessness locally.
Homeless in America: The next epidemic
In this 4-part series, The Apopka Voice examines homelessness both nationwide and locally with a goal of narrowing the focus and shedding light on what can eradicate the next American epidemic. more
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Entrance to historic Eatonville, a town north of Orlando in Orange County.
Eatonville town residents sue for clarity about future of historic Black school site
Eatonville town residents sue for clarity about future of historic Black school site The school board attempted to sell 100 acres to a private interest intending to construct a mixed-use development, but objections from the Eatonville community forced the developer to call off the project. BY: MICHAEL MOLINE - JULY 14, 2023 3:48 PM   … more
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A Fort Hood soldier works on a personal vehicle at the post's auto hobby shop.
Report: Florida needs new laws to reduce excessive car exhaust noise
The Florida Legislature’s Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability released a report recently on the noise levels of exhaust systems. more
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Photos claiming to be UFO evidence are often doctored or otherwise ambiguous.
Why people tend to believe UFOs are extraterrestrial
For a scientist familiar with the issues, skepticism that UFOs carry alien beings is wholly separate from the prospect of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe. 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 last week... all in one place, including details on the potential censure of Mayor Nelson. more
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Florida House District 39 Representative Doug Bankson.
Bankson: "When decorum breaks down, so does the ability to govern effectively"
Sometimes, it’s just because we disagree, and that’s okay. In fact, it is good... as long as we don’t pick up hammers and start bashing one another out of sheer frustration.   more
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UF experts: Florida watermelon growers sold a bumper crop this year – and still lead the nation in production
The bountiful season, which ends in most of Florida in late June or early July, continues a trend – Florida leads the nation in watermelon production. more
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Malaria cases in Florida have been spreading. What happened in the 20 years since the last local spread?
According to the CDC, the eight cases that popped up in Palm Beach in 2003 marked the last time the country experienced the spread of locally acquired malaria. more
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Take the high road Mayor Nelson, accept the censure and strive to do better
They say July 4th, 2023 was the hottest day on record worldwide. But in Apopka, I happen to believe that the hottest day may have been July 5th at the Apopka City Council meeting. more
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What do Backyard Chickens, First Time Homebuyers, and Adopt-A-Tree programs have in common?
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media. more
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A group of silhouetted people on a public beach over orange-colored sunset sky in Siesta Key.
The heat is on in Florida as climate change lands us all in hot water
In case you hadn’t heard, Florida and the rest of the world suffered a heat wave last week, the likes of which we’ve never seen before. more
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FEMA offering additional help to Floridians still recovering from Hurricane Ian
Help is still available for Hurricane Ian survivors through Disaster Case Management. Volunteer Florida manages this FEMA-funded program. more
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Updating Breaking News: Department of Health issues blue-green algae alert for Lake McCoy in Apopka
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County has issued a  Health Caution for the presence of blue-green algae in Lake McCoy – North Lobe. more
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Apopka event helps farmers navigate regulations, access resources
Growing Together: The Central Florida Partners for Agriculture Symposium is geared toward both experienced and beginning farmers and ranchers in Central Florida looking for information and support to help their businesses succeed. more
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Orange County receives $219.7 million in HUD funds to help recovery efforts from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole
I will certainly advocate diligently to bring some of this funding to District 2. This is important because my office has fielded calls to help elderly residents in South Apopka with large trees falling on their homes. more
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A federal appeals court has ruled that the Seminole Tribe of Florida is free to offer sports betting as long as wagers flow through servers on tribal land.
Federal ruling could allow sports betting in Florida by fall, in time for college and pro football
The Seminole Tribe of Florida could be free to offer statewide electronic sports betting in time for the fall resumption of college and professional football. 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 8th. more
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The economics of making it rain
Cloud-seeding is not new. Around the world, a niche group of people like Gary Walker have contracts with government agencies, farmers, and business owners to increase rainfall or snowfall. more
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Hurricane Ian on Sept. 28, 2022.
Hurricane forecaster now predicts more storms for Atlantic season
Forecasters had made preseason predictions that the Atlantic hurricane season would see fewer storms than usual, but some researchers now say above-average activity is in store. more
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AdventHealth Apopka
AdventHealth to award $1.2 million to Central Florida nonprofits addressing mental health
Mental health was selected as the priority for the 2024 funding cycle based on community health issues addressed in the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment and the 2023-2025 Community Health Plan.  more
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Orange County launches “BOOST” Program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners has dedicated $26 million to provide Business Opportunities in Orange County for Support and Transformation (BOOST) for those impacted by COVID-19. more
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District receives above-average rainfall in June
Districtwide, June rainfall averaged 8.20 inches, which is 1.46 inches above the average for the month. The cumulative rainfall total for the past 12 months is 54.65 inches, 3.64 inches above the average. more
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