News

Featured Most recent

5778 results total, viewing 4276 - 4300

Inflammation of the heart (shown here), known as myocarditis, can be triggered by viral infection, including COVID-19, as well as from COVID-19 vaccination, in rare cases.

What the research shows about risks of myocarditis from COVID vaccines versus risks of heart damage from COVID – two pediatric cardiologists explain how to parse the data

What the research shows about risks of myocarditis from COVID vaccines versus risks of heart damage from COVID – two pediatric cardiologists explain how to parse the data. more

By Frank Han, University of Illinois at Chicago and Jennifer H. Huang, Oregon Health & Science University | 3/15/23

Austin Duran named AFD's 2022 Firefighter of the Year

Austin Duran, the 25-year-old Apopka Fire Department Firefighter who died in July from injuries sustained in an accident at Fire Station 1, has been named the 2022 Firefighter of the Year. more

From Staff Reports and the Apopka Fire Department | 3/14/23

In 2021, the Everglades Experienced its Second-highest Nesting Effort for Many Wading Bird Species in 80 Years

Well-timed rainfall in the Central Everglades resulted in big nesting efforts for the region's iconic wading birds—proof that if we get the water right, the birds will respond. more

From Audubon Florida | 3/14/23

A Spring Break visit to the dentist?

Spring has officially sprung in central Florida, and it’s a great time to go to the dentist. Wait, what? Yep that’s right. Time to go to the dentist. Let’s talk about it. more

By Dr. Andre Baptiste | 3/14/23

Orange County tackles homelessness and affordable housing

For more than 45 years, Orange County’s Housing and Community Development Division has provided affordable housing, neighborhood improvements, and economic opportunities. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 3/14/23

UF/IFAS offers classes on Florida lawns and landscaping in April

UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media. more

From UF/IFAS | 3/14/23

Rock Springs Ridge Board: At your special meeting, be a keystone to the community you serve

I hope you use this special meeting to change directions in your pursuit of the RSR golf course lands that don't involve swapping the gopher tortoise conservation area. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 3/13/23 | 3 comments

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 Rocks Springs Ridge gopher tortoise lands. more

From Staff Reports | 3/13/23

BBQ and Chili Cookoff competition supports local firefighters with serious medical conditions

The Firefighters Charity fundraiser began a decade ago and has since grown into one of Central Florida’s premier two-day food events. more

From the Firefighter's Charity of Central Florida | 3/13/23

From Hypatia to Christina Koch: 53 groundbreaking women of science

Stacker compiled a list of 53 trailblazing women in science. Though minority women often face compounded challenges in scientific research, these women broke through those obstacles. more

By Tara Santora, Stacker | 3/13/23

A honeybee is performing the waggle dance in the center of this photo to communicate the location of a rich nectar source to its nestmates.

Unlocking secrets of the honeybee dance language – bees learn and culturally transmit their communication skills

Scientists now know that human language requires social learning and interaction with other people, a property shared with multiple animal languages. more

By James C. Nieh, University of California, San Diego | 3/13/23

Construction vehicle collision on SR-429 kills worker

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision on SR 429 in Orange County early Thursday morning, resulting in the death of a construction worker. more

From the Florida Highway Patrol | 3/10/23 | 1 comment

One of the trees Taylor Morrison tore out as part of preparing its Keystone property for development.

Time-traveling developer plows forward with 1991-era Florida subdivision

What’s interesting to me is what the neighbors’ fight against this development has exposed about how things work in Florida — or rather, how they don’t. more

By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix | 3/10/23 | 1 comment

AAA: 40% of Floridians plan to travel for Spring Break

AAA is also citing a big jump in travel during spring break. According to the report, 40% of Floridians are planning a spring break vacation. That’s up from 26% last year. more

From AAA | 3/10/23

Check your clocks and irrigation timers this weekend

As daylight saving time begins this Sunday, March 12th, the St. Johns River Water Management District is reminding Floridians to check their irrigation systems and ensure timers are operating correctly. more

From the St. Johns River Water Management District | 3/10/23

Child Support and Family Law: Clerk's Office hosts next free legal forum

Featured topics will include a roles and services overview of the Clerk’s Office and the Department of Revenue, a perspective from a judge, and an interactive question-and-answer panel. more

From the Orange County Clerk of Courts | 3/10/23

RSR Homeowners Association Board calls special meeting to deal with FWC's warning about developing the gopher tortoise conservation area

The Rock Springs Ridge Homeowners Association board has called a special meeting for its homeowners to deal with a letter it received from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) warning them … more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 3/9/23 | 3 comments

Florida Senate unanimously approves $700 million plan to address affordable housing

Saying that it’s time to address the housing crisis in Florida, the state Senate unanimously passed a more than $700 million affordable housing package. more

By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix | 3/9/23 | 1 comment

Literacy Re-Imagined in Apopka

The Re-imagine Communities gears up for its 3rd Annual Read Around the City contest. Apopka Area Elementary School students embark on a 4-week reading tour around the city. more

From the Re-imagine Communities | 3/9/23

Demings names Co-Chairs for Tourist Development Tax Citizen Advisory Task Force

As one of the top travel destinations in the world, Orange County is expected to welcome 75 million annual visitors, returning to a pre-pandemic level. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 3/9/23

Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: February 26th-March 4th

The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles. more

From the Apopka Police Department and Staff Reports | 3/9/23

Three years of COVID-19 and it's still here

Many people have moved on from COVID, shedding masks and getting rid of social distancing and other measures and mandates. And not everyone is doing vaccines and boosters anymore. more

By Diane Radio, Florida Phoenix | 3/8/23 | 1 comment

Daylight saving time is back again – amid some controversy.

Springing forward into daylight saving time is a step back for health – a neurologist explains the medical evidence, and why this shift is worse than the fall time change

About one-third of Americans say they don’t look forward to these twice-yearly time changes. And nearly two-thirds would like to eliminate them completely. more

By Beth Ann Malow, Vanderbilt University | 3/8/23

How's the Market? Ask a realtor

The market has certainly slowed over the last several months, and depending our where you live, you could be seeing larger corrections in pricing than in other parts of the country. more

By Eric Mock, You Have Realty | 3/8/23

Why some travelers fly across the world without leaving the airport

Starting in the 1980s, airlines began to develop loyalty programs, rewarding frequent flyers with free flights. The programs grew more complicated over the years as airlines created status tiers. more

By Mark Dent, The Hustle | 3/8/23

« Prev | 1 … 169 | 170 | 171 | 172 | 173 | 174 | 175 … 232 | Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past 5 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.

FEATURED SPOTLIGHT

OP/ED: Energy choice starts with giving people options

Sleeper Buses in Action - Matthew's Hope Podcast Series

Sleeper Buses in Action - Matthew's Hope Podcast

In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley share what they have experienced and learned over the first few weeks that their sleeper buses have been in action.

Click here for more Straight Talk, No B.S. Podcasts by Matthew's Hope