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FDOH in Orange County providing Naloxone to reduce substance abuse deaths
DOH-Orange has free Naloxone (Narcan) Nasal Spray kits available to the community. This lifesaving medication could reduce thousands of substance abuse deaths across the state. more
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Positive Potential: The power we all have to fight hunger
What started as a volunteer organization in the early 1980s has grown into our region’s largest food bank – which has doubled its output since the pandemic’s start. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: March 19th-26th
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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Jazz icon Peabo Bryson delights the Apopka Amphitheater crowd at the 3rd Annual Apopka Jazz Festival.
Spring comes to Apopka through the iconic sounds of Peabo Bryson
Spring is a season when the land comes back to life. It's a time of renewal and rebirth. In Apopka, the first weekend of spring also means the smooth sound of jazz music fills the air. more
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RSR board throws shade, but The Apopka Voice readers shine a light
First and foremost, we want to thank many of our readers and The Apopka Critic Facebook page for their support. It meant a lot to us to see your positive posts and comments. more
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FHP Criminal Interdiction Unit seized over $110 million of illegal contraband in 2022
While marijuana was the most-seized drug in terms of gross weight, 722 pounds of cocaine were confiscated, as were 649 pounds of other drugs. more
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AAA: Florida gas prices drop nine cents
After plunging 17% to a new 2023 low two weeks ago, the U.S. oil price recouped some of those losses last week after rising 4%. more
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14 new AFD firefighters take their oaths last week at Apopka City Hall
Apopka Fire Department welcomes 14 new firefighters to its ranks
Before a capacity crowd at City Hall, the AFD welcomed 14 new firefighters/EMTs to its ranks at a swearing-in ceremony. 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 six articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including details on a new Apopka restaurant. more
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Ada King, Countess of Lovelace, was more than just another mathematician.
Ada Lovelace’s skills with language, music and needlepoint contributed to her pioneering work in computing
Lovelace has been hailed as a model for girls in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). A dozen biographies for young audiences were published for the 200th anniversary of her birth in 2015. more
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Schools and parents take on social media
The courts will soon face a complicated question with ramifications for the internet as we know it: Who’s responsible for how social media affects young people? more
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Gopher Tortoises.
Environmental groups suing to put gopher tortoises back on the endangered species list in Florida; three other southeastern states
If a lawsuit by several environmental agencies is successful, the gopher tortoise will regain the endangered species list in Florida. more
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Let nature help you with your spring planting
Are your fingers itching to grab the trowel? Do you take a detour to the nursery as you do errands? If so, you are not alone. Spring is in the air, and it’s a great time to be outside. more
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Big Cypress night.
Florida legislators keep us in the dark about allowing developers to light up the night
Florida SB 682, reduces the time a local government has to approve or deny building permits from 30 business days to nine calendar days. more
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Kit Land Nelson Park is the site for the 16th Annual Health and Fitness Fest.
16th Annual Apopka Health & Fitness Fest features vegan food popups
Join the City of Apopka as we welcome you to the annual Health & Fitness Fest featuring Vegan Food Popups. There will be over 150 vendors on-site. more
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Is a wildly popular social media app a threat to the U.S.?
Should the US ban TikTok? Can it? A cybersecurity expert explains the risks the app poses and the challenges to blocking it
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March 23rd, 2023, amid a chorus of calls from members of Congress. more
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The Pacific Ocean off the Monterey Peninsula
Pillars of a Great Community - Part Two
Hello, Apopka. It's been a couple of weeks since part two of Postcards from America. In that time, we've remained on the left coast, specifically California. more
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Florida aims to catch up with other states to allow for fentanyl test strips to prevent drug overdoses
One of those harm reduction tools is fentanyl test strips, small pieces of paper that can detect the presence of fentanyl in all different kinds of drugs. more
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Office of Tenant Services bridges the gap between tenants and landlords
For citizens located within unincorporated Orange County, Tenant Services focuses on outreach and education by providing information related to renting. more
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Florida Senate committee approves measure to expand telehealth practice
Telehealth is a service that connects consumers in rural areas with health professionals from the comfort and convenience of their homes. more
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Updating Breaking News: Missing Apopka woman found
Update 6:30 pm - Missing Endangered Person, Hilary Ramos Acosta (25-year-old  Hispanic female), has been found in good condition and safely returned to her home. more
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Report: Chain 'Dollar Stores' are harmful to communities
The report claims Dollar General and Dollar Tree -- which owns Family Dollar -- choose disenfranchised areas and Black and Latino neighborhoods in or near urban centers to set up shop. more
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Interstate 95 meets the Florida Turnpike in south Florida.
Florida House committee recommends spending $19.5B on infrastructure, tourism
The Florida House Infrastructure & Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee recommends spending $19.5 billion for infrastructure and tourism needs in fiscal 2024. more
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Previous research by UF/IFAS found that the highest water users spend 60 to 70% of their total water use on their yards. Many homes in Florida do not have an irrigation system. For those that do, reducing outdoor water use is the key to making truly impactful steps towards water conservation.
To save water, irrigate less
Every bit of saved water is important, but recent research indicates that water use in our yards can really move the needle. 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 March 18th. more
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