The window of solar opportunity for homeowners and business owners is closing soon. The West Orange Solar Co-op will close to new members in less than 30 days (March 1, 2016).
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2/9/16
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She is an institution in Apopka. You name a board, committee, group or cause and she has probably been a part of it at one time or another. She is outspoken and knowledgeable when it comes to Apopka. …
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2/8/16
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Last week, the Orange/Osceola County Joint Homicide Investigation Team (JHIT) arrested Paul V. Neff in Winter Park for the murder of his roommate Sean Van Davis. The two men lived in the Errol Villas …
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2/8/16
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Breaking News
Apopka Police Officers responded to a call that shots were fired near 10th Street and Central Avenue in Apopka this morning at 1:10 am. The officers were unable to locate the …
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2/6/16
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UPDATING A BREAKING NEWS STORY
Ruth Charlene Davis waited a long time for closure. She wondered if it would ever come. The sister of Sean Davis, the shooting victim at the Errol Villas back in …
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2/5/16
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The Foliage Garden Club of Apopka’s motto is, “And when your back stops aching, and your hands begin to harden you will find yourself a partner in the Glory of the Garden.” -Rudyard Kipling, …
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2/5/16
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FROM THE CITY OF APOPKA
Hundreds of athletes from around the world will converge on Apopka Sunday for a cycling competition that includes a qualifying race for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympic …
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2/5/16
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Neff arrested in Winter Park
Paul Neff
An arrest warrant was issued for Paul Neff on Tuesday, February 4th for First Degree Murder. Neff was taken into custody in Winter Park this morning …
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2/4/16
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The Apopka Police Department responded to 12 reported burglaries during the week ending 1/31/2016. Here is the breakdown of the reported burglaries:
5 Residential Burglaries
6 Vehicle …
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2/4/16
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By Chuck Gipson
"This is my chance to give of myself after taking from others for so many years," said Danielle Overby. "Today gives me an opportunity to show my appreciation for the Christmas …
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2/4/16
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It is the first weekend in February and that means it is time for the fourth annual Lake Apopka Wildlife Festival & Birdapalooza.
On Friday bird watchers can participate in three different …
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2/4/16
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After peaking in late December at 22 reported burglaries in one week, Vehicle Burglaries have declined dramatically during the past two week as indicated by the graph below: As previously reported ( …
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2/4/16
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Today, Governor Rick Scott signed Executive Order 16-29 which directs State Surgeon General Dr. John Armstrong to declare a public health emergency in the four counties which have the Zika virus.
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2/3/16
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The City of Apopka issued a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for portions of Errol Estate today. The Boil Water Advisory will stay in place for 3 days, according to the Apopka Public Service …
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2/3/16
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Paul Seago, Eecutive Director of No Casinos, Inc., spoke at the January Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated (NORWF), meeting at Apopka Golf & Tennis at Errol Estate.
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2/3/16
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It is a general rule of civilized conversation to steer clear of two topics – politics and religion. But at First Baptist Sweetwater, they will take the brave step to merge the two at their …
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2/1/16
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FROM THE CITY OF APOPKA
The Florida Highwaymen have arrived!
The City of Apopka is hosting a new art display with paintings from Florida Highwaymen member Robert Butler and his three …
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2/1/16
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Questions & Answers with Candidates for Apopka City Council Seat 4 - Week 5
Each week we will be asking the candidates the questions YOU'RE asking.
Week 5
Seat …
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2/1/16
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Questions & Answers with Candidates for Apopka City Council Seat 3 - Week 5
Each week we will be asking the candidates the questions YOU'RE asking.
Week 5
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2/1/16
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FROM THE CITY OF APOPKA
The City of Apopka is completing unprecedented improvements to fields at the Northwest Recreation Complex in preparation for the upcoming Apopka Little League baseball …
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2/1/16
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Chief Michael McKinley and Rookie of the Year Officer John Giarratana
On June 6th, 2015, Sergeant Brett Webster responded to a report of a suspicious person. Webster arrived to find a subject in …
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1/30/16
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If you see a faded sign at the side of the road that says 15 miles to the Slurp Shack, well, you are going the wrong way. Turn around and head towards 1803 East Semoran Blvd.
"Sala's Hawaiian …
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1/29/16
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The City of Apopka is now accepting applications for the 2016 Apopka Citizen Public Safety Academy. This popular program will host twenty to twenty-five individuals and starts on February 25, 2016.
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1/29/16
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Everything was clicking along. The first forum session between Seat #3 Candidates Sam Ruth, Pastor Doug Bankson and Alice Nolan ended. There was only time to get to six questions due to the length of …
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1/28/16
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EDITORIAL ANALYSIS OF THE SEAT #3 FORUM
By Reggie Connell
It looked as though the Seat#3 forum session might be contentious. Commissioner Sam Ruth's comments during the days leading up to …
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1/28/16
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