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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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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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City Council: "Put a hold on new development until we have the infrastructure"
OCPS calculates that these 1,150 single-family homes will add an additional 472 students to our Apopka schools. This does not consider the unspecified number of Paulucci Acres multi-unit family units that will generate even more students. more
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A gopher tortoise emerges from its burrow. In the Depression they saved starving Floridians but now they’re the ones that need saving.
New Florida organization touts help for gopher tortoises while it helps itself
Pittman: "The Tortoise Conservancy is all over social media right now, their sponsored posts popping up on Facebook, Instagram, you name it. They claim to be all about saving Florida’s poor imperiled gopher tortoise — with your help, of course." more
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What’s next for the economy?
What does 2025 hold for interest rates, inflation, and the American consumer?
As we turn to 2025, we’re optimistic the economy will keep growing. But that’s not without some caveats. Here are the key questions and risks we’re watching. more
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Main Street Apopka wants more for the downtown and local businesses
With almost 100 small businesses throughout the greater downtown area, Apopka has notable potential to become the destination and not just a pass-through for something else. more
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Swimmers enjoying Rainbow Springs State Park.
Dear Santa, please bring these gifts to help Florida’s environment
Pittman to Santa: "Even though you live pretty far north of here, you may have heard that we had a big ruckus recently. It was over the DEP allowing some little-known organizations to build golf courses, hotels, and pickleball courts in our award-winning state parks." more
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Good nutrition; from pantry to plate
When it comes to nutrition, not all choices are created equal. Parents want their  kids to grow up healthy and happy, and most of us know that diet – what we eat, how much,  and how it’s cooked – plays a major role in overall well-being.   more
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South Apopka
Annexing South Apopka will take more than calling for a hasty vote during an unrelated subject
For the annexation of South Apopka to become more than a political talking point, Apopka needs a mayor and Council (or at least a majority) who want it to become a reality. more
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Understanding the success of the District 2 Corridor program
Commissioner Moore: "The program has four functioning groups in Lockhart, Pine Hills, Southern Apopka, and Northeastern Apopka. My hope for my final full year as a county commissioner is to stand up one more “people group”. more
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Orange County takes on emerging homelessness issue
It is helpful if we all avail ourselves of knowledge about existing and new programs for the unhoused.  You never know when you might need this information to help a person avoid camping on the street. more
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The Race for 39: Bankson avoids upset, heads back to Florida Legislature after narrow victory over Summersill
Counting primaries, runoffs, and general elections, this is Bankson's sixth straight successful campaign. However, Summersill's performance as a first-time candidate was impressive. more
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The Race for 39: Bankson and Summersill make their closing statements before Election Day
Both candidates, incumbent Rep. Doug Bankson (Republican) and challenger Marsha Summersill (Democrat) have ties to Apopka, and the district itself entails all of the city, which is the lynchpin to victory. more
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Human values and politics
It has become virtually impossible for pastors and rabbis to publicly apply social values to the world in which we live without political repercussions. more
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Florida could be doing so much more to counter climate change
If Hurricanes Helene and Milton taught us nothing else, they showed us that we live in a warmer world where hot oceans fuel more destructive storms. We need to be ready for what’s headed our way. more
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City Council: It's time to follow up on initiatives and issues you already started
The 2024-25 budget was a difficult and sobering challenge that all of you endured, but that is now in your rearview mirrors. It's time to take care of unfinished business and move the City forward. more
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3 reasons your neighborhood should start throwing block parties
What if I told you that a block party could actually be foundational to improving your neighborhood, town, or city? more
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Mead's Bottom in Apopka reminds us the past is our heritage, the present is our responsibility, and the future is our challenge
The Mead's Bottom Mural invests in our community and its people, reflecting our values, history, and aspirations. Exposure to these types of arts fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that can help bridge cultural divides and promote understanding. more
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Debris from one of the houses in Punta Gorda that was demolished by Hurricane Charley, the first of four hurricanes that hit Florida in six weeks in 2004.
Milton, hard on the heels of Helene, stirs memories of when Florida saw four storms in six weeks
In 2004, Florida was hit by a series of FOUR major hurricanes in just six weeks. Charley kicked off the parade of powerhouses. It hit Cayo Costa on Aug. 13 as a Category 4, killing 17 people in Florida alone... then Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne followed. more
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Byrd: Continue half-cent sales tax for Orange County Public Schools
Prior to the half-cent sales tax in 2002, many of Orange County’s public schools were outdated and in disrepair.  more
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Apopka City Council passes millage rate and budget despite chaos and turmoil at final hearing
At its final budget hearing, the Apopka City Council voted 5-0 to increase its millage rate from 4.1876 to 4.6876 for its fiscal year 2024/25 budget. It also approved a total budget of $201.2 million. But then, chaos and turmoil had their turn. more
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Commissioner Moore announces transportation study for Apopka and Northwest Orange County
The planning process will include a significant public involvement plan which will inform and involve the citizens of the county and city. more
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Silver Glen Springs in Ocala is renowned for its crystal-clear waters. Other springs are suffering.
Florida ignores law requiring new rules to protect springs
The Florida Springs and Aquifer Protection Act designated 30 of the state’s waterways as “Outstanding Florida Springs,” which means they are such Florida treasures that they deserve extra protection. more
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John H. Bridges Community Center
Orange County approves $6.9 billion budget; millage rate set at 4.4347
The Orange County Board of Commissioners approved a final $6.9 billion budget. The millage rate was passed without fanfare at 4.4347 mills, a 5.05 percent increase over the rollback rate. more
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Apopka City Hall.
A Legacy in Peril: Why Mayor Nelson should return public comments to its normal position in City Council meetings
Hello, Apopka City Council and those of you who frequent the public comments podium. We are about to embark on an important week with a City Council meeting and a budget hearing on Wednesday. … more
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