Applications are now available for artists and crafters who wish to enter the 62nd Annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival.
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From the Apopka Art and Foliage Festival
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2/20/24
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The proposal also exempts flood insurance policies enacted or renewed after July from premium taxes for one year, according to the analysis.
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
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2/20/24
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The primary concern about kratom is that it can mimic how synthetic opioids work in the body, potentially causing overdoses, severe withdrawal symptoms, and other serious health issues. As a result, the Food and Drug Administration recommends against its use.
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By C. Michael White, University of Connecticut
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2/20/24
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The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.
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From the Apopka Police Department and Staff Reports
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2/20/24
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But now, with only 28 days left until election day, the gloves are off, and Eric Mock vs. Nick Nesta has turned into a fistfight.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/19/24
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APD Sergeant Chris Clutter graduated from the 94th Command Officer's Development Course, an intense five-month training program held by the Southern Police Institute.
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The annual event brings world-class artists to Wekiva Island and Wekiwa Springs State Park for a week of work to capture the beautiful surroundings, all to benefit local organizations that help protect the river for future generations.
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From Wellons Communications
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2/19/24
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The Florida-Friendly Landscaping program at UF developed an online and mobile app. The BeeGardens app helps the public identify bees and bee-friendly plants in their yards.
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During that complex period after the Civil War, African Americans gained political power yet faced the backlash of white supremacy and racial violence.
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By Tiffany Mitchell Patterson, West Virginia University
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2/19/24
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In case you missed it. The Apopka News Week in Review includes six articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on a sewer line break that closed a major intersection.
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From Staff Reports
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2/18/24
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Rod Olsen was recently honored by the Apopka Police Department as the Volunteer of the Year for 2023.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/18/24
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Vision Zero recognizes that people sometimes make mistakes, so road systems and related policies should be designed to ensure human error doesn’t result in severe injuries or fatalities.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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2/18/24
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Here’s what to know about ongoing construction shortages, high-interest rates, where housing prices are climbing, and what policymakers could do about it.
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By Casey Quinlan, Florida Phoenix
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2/18/24
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Florida lawmakers have advanced a bill this week that would allow young students and those who teach them the tools to be successful.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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2/18/24
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During Operation Best Foot Forward, plainclothes officers and deputies will cross streets at marked crosswalks, giving drivers enough time to slow down and stop safely.
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From Bike/Walk Central Florida
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2/15/24
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In “A Tale of Two Tent Cities“ the authors state, “Local governments have essentially three choices in responding to the presence of homeless encampments.”
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By Christine Moore, Orange County Commissioner/District 2
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2/15/24
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Pittman: "Over the weekend, I heard about something new to me. It’s a bill to cut a chunk from one of the state’s aquatic preserves. It’s being done for the benefit of a developer."
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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2/15/24
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Increases greater than 50% on homeowner policies by two insurance companies will be considered in hearings by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation later this month.
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By David Beasley, The Center Square
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2/15/24
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The research looks at how African American communities struggling for freedom have long used maps to protest and survive racism while affirming the value of Black life.
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By Joshua F.J. Inwood, Penn State and Derek H. Alderman, University of Tennessee
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2/15/24
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For a third straight day, a sewer line break has led to the closure of the Ponkan and Vick Road intersection, causing disruptions to traffic and local businesses in the area.
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From Staff Reports
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2/14/24
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In the last month of an election, candidates should focus on maximizing their outreach to voters and getting their message across effectively.
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From Staff Reports
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2/14/24
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Of the 18 counties that comprise the District, 11 received between half an inch to an inch more rainfall than their usual monthly average.
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Fron the St. Johns River Water Management District
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2/14/24
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As a Republic form of government, we elect our sitting officials to represent us, and we must give them our opinions of how we want our society to run. We didn’t send them to their seats for them to run the various levels of government as THEY see fit.
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By Dr. Phyllis Olmstead
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2/14/24
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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 February 10th.
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From the Apopka Police Department
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2/14/24
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The St. Johns River Water Management District has initiated its shoreline stabilization project along Welland Road, scheduled to continue until February 23rd.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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2/13/24
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