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Orange and Seminole Counties see historic decline in overdose deaths
While encouraging, leaders caution against complacency. Overdose deaths remain two to three times higher than a decade ago, fueled by the rise of fentanyl. more
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Florida League of Women Voters helps returning citizens restore voting rights
The League of Women Voters is sending thousands of handwritten postcards to people with felony convictions, many of whom are unaware they may already be eligible to vote. more
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UF/IFAS researchers deploy drones to perfect nutrient rates
The UF/IFAS Best Management Practices Lab is using drones to develop algorithms that estimate nutrient application rates for optimal crop yields. more
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Can a walk about nothing inspire Apopkans to increase their public engagement?
My small West Virginia community of Charles Town is taking a much different approach to public engagement. We started a regular gathering called Walks About Nothing. These one-hour walks have no agendas or defined leader, and they’re open to anyone who wants to show up. more
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AAA: Florida gas prices break even on the week
The state average went from $3.11 per gallon down to $3.06 by mid-week, only to bounce right back up to $3.11 per gallon by Sunday.  more
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Apopka Police Department and Orange County Public Schools are hoping to resolve the SRO budget standoff this week
The Apopka Police Department, Orange County Public Schools, and four other agencies remain in a standoff over funding for School Resource Officers. 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... all in one place, including details on the Apopka MLK Parade. more
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City breaks ground on Apopka Sports Park
The new $500,000 Apopka Action Sports Park is an Apopka Community Redevelopment  Agency project using tax increment fund revenue from the City of Apopka and Orange County. more
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Arizona public school teachers have been fighting for more funding for schools.
Funding public schools based on enrollment in the previous year may help keep their budgets more stable, research shows
In 31 states, public schools use the previous year’s enrollment numbers to determine the current year’s funding, which makes it easier to soften the financial blow when enrollment declines. Florida is not among the 31 states. more
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DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: National Jewish Health registered nurse Lindsay Waldman, left, prepares to administer a pediatric COVID vaccine to Emma Waas, 5, as her father, Andy Waas, comforts her on November 3, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine for the 28 million children aged 5-11 years old. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)
Federal officials warn Florida over KidCare battle
Florida KidCare is a Medicaid expansion program for children aged 5-18 whose families earn too much to qualify for the traditional Medicaid program. more
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Martin Luther King Jr.
Apopka and Orange County announce events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Apopka and Orange County announce its schedule to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Zora Neale Hurston, and commemorate February as Black History Month. more
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Orange County Public Schools is hiring bus drivers and mechanics
School bus drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school, creating a reliable bridge between home and education. more
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Asian swamp eel.
Public urged to report invasive Asian swamp eel species in Florida
Scientists are concerned about the potential for invasion in new waterways and its detrimental effects on Florida’s biodiversity. more
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The little birds have seen a major population decline.
Florida agency wants to try captive breeding of endangered sparrow
There used to be an estimated 7,000 Cape Sable Sparrows flitting through the River of Grass. Now, 25 years later, their numbers have dropped to fewer than 2,500. more
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Research into how to quit vaping is still in its infancy.
Want to quit vaping this year? Here’s what the evidence shows so far about effective strategies
On Jan. 8, 2025, a team of specialists on tobacco use and health policy published a report that draws together the available scientific evidence on how best to support people to quit vaping nicotine. more
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Orange County receives windfall amount in 2024 Tourist Development Tax
Current TDT reserves totals of nearly $417 million helps Orange County reinvest in community projects and programs to benefit residents and visitors such as community venues, cultural arts, and the Convention Center. more
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A look down a grocery aisle at Aldi.
House lawmakers file bipartisan bill encouraging construction of grocery stores in food deserts
HB 89 would allow local governments to authorize “small-footprint grocery stores” in food insecure areas, as designated by the state Office of Economic and Demographic Research. more
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Research shows that holding down a job as a teenager has real benefits later in life.
Goodwill partners with local school districts to give students hands-on job training and experience
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida recently expanded its job training program to serve local high school students and provide them with hands-on experience by working in its stores.  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 January 4th. more
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Filling Medical Form, document, stethoscope
Florida leads the nation (again) in Obamacare enrollment
Nationally, CMS reports that 23.6 million people enrolled for 2025 coverage, including 3.2 million new consumers. Total enrollment is record-breaking, CMS said in a statement. more
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Cold weather conditions keep shelters in Apopka and Orange County open
With forecasts predicting potential bouts of chilly conditions, these shelters are crucial in ensuring that vulnerable residents have access to a safe refuge. more
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Orange County is planning for the future with Vision 2050
For Vision 2050 to be successful, the County must change its antiquated zoning rules to something a little more modern. As Orange County prepares for the next 30 years, it must change the way it manages growth . This strategy for the future is laid out in the County’s new long-term … more
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Time is running out to register for Apopka Citizens Police Academy
To become a member of the ACPAAA, volunteers must attend a 14-week Citizens Police Academy hosted by the Apopka Police Department. more
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New Year, New Blair: A community resolution for meaningful change
In Blair, Nebraska, Jake Loftis and his Local Conversation (Strong Towns Blair) are turning the idea of New Year’s resolutions into a powerful tool for community transformation. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: December 29th-January 4th
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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