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City breaking 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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Scrub mints are critical for pollinators, including the rare blue calamintha bee (Osmia calaminthae).
Plants that evolved in Florida over millennia now face extinction and lack protection
The potential extinction of one of Florida’s ancient plant species is more than just the loss of an individual species; it’s the loss of millions of years of evolution. more
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Developing Story: Apopka church is opening its doors as a cold-weather shelter
First Presbyterian Church of Apopka/One Family Church is opening its doors on nights this week for residents who are unsheltered or without heat from 7pm-7am on days with sustained temperatures below 40 degrees on a trial basis. 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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Orange County Utilities is currently working on a multi-phased program to ultimately convert over 2,000 septic tanks in 21 neighborhoods to sewer. The District has funded the first four phases for a combined 931 septic conversions.
Apply now for funding to protect and enhance Florida’s water resources
The cost-share program builds strong partnerships and harnesses collective expertise to address shared water resource challenges. more
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Ned Bowers, one of about 110 homeowners on Lake Ola in northwest Orange County, is worried about rising pollution challenges for the historically clean lake. Earlier this year, Bowers paid for an independent water quality study, which revealed troubling pollution levels in some of the lake's contributing waters.
A fight to protect one of Central Florida’s cleanest lakes
There aren’t any public access points on Lake Ola, but the water body plays a role in the health of the Lake Apopka Watershed and Central Florida more broadly. 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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The Asian Swamp Eel is an invasive species to Florida.
Hurricanes potentially spread more than a hundred invasive species to Florida
A preliminary map for Hurricane Helene indicates that 222 nonnative species had the potential to spread due to storm-related flooding, of which 90 species are considered invasive and likely to spread via flood waters. more
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New federal push for protection of manatees, Florida’s 'gentle giants'
A new proposal from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service aims to address these threats by revising critical habitat protections for the first time in nearly 50 years. more
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Cycling in Florida: Laws that Keep You Safe
In this article, we will take a look at some of those laws now that are meant to keep you safe while you share the road with motor vehicles.  more
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Lake Lucie Conservation Area.
Preserved Lands: More than 1,700 acres of environmentally sensitive land protected by Orange County’s Green PLACE Program
Green PLACE, an award-winning initiative that preserves, enhances and restores environmentally sensitive lands, has acquired more than 1,700 acres across 19 properties since the beginning of this year. more
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The sun rising on Lake Apopka, as seen from the lakeside observation tower on the Clay Island loop.
Construction set to begin on Lake Apopka Connector Trail
Orange County issued a Notice to Proceed this week on the Lake Apopka Connector Trail project, “paving” the way for a new section of trail that connects two existing trails. more
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Avant Bike Black Friday Deals 2024
Is this the right time to get one of these much-talked-about electric bikes? Let’s break down what the Avant Bike offers and see if it lives up to the hype. more
The Monarch Butterfly
Monarchs may join the endangered list, highlighting Florida's conservation needs
Eastern monarch butterflies migrating through Florida experienced an 80% population decline between the 1980s and 2020. more
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A flock of fulvous whistling ducks soars over the Lake Apopka North Shore.
Birds of a feather flock to Lake Apopka North Shore
The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive has 377 different species of birds that have been spotted on the property, more than any inland site in the United States. more
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Wekiva Wild launches new scenic boat tour on Wekiva River
The guided boat tours will take up to six people on a one-hour adventure on the Wekiva River, allowing them a comfortable and immersive way to explore one of the state’s most scenic and pristine waterways. more
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Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton brings heavy October rainfall to the District
There was extensive rainfall in October as Hurricane Milton moved through, pushing water levels even higher, leading to flooding along the St. Johns River and many of its tributaries. more
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Researchers believe a decline in seagrass is leaving manatees malnourished.
Untreated sewage and fertilizer runoff threaten the Florida manatee’s main food source, contributing to malnutrition
Researchers have recently found that manatees are eating less seagrass – traditionally their primary food source – and more algae than in decades past. They believe this represents an emerging threat to the species’ survival. Here's why. more
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New all-inclusive playground coming to the Northwest Recreation Complex
The project will include installation of new play structures, swings, slides, We-Go-Rounds, ZipKrooz, a children’s play area, accessible pathways, a sensory garden, and additional enhancements. more
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Exploring America: Apopka's Simon and Susan Veness take to the road for a year-long adventure
After years of dreaming about adventure on the open road, Simon and Susan Veness traded in their cozy existence for a home on wheels, embarking on a year-long journey across America. more
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Ashley Smyth with her wave machine model. Photo taken 06-13-19.
Seeding the Future: UF/IFAS and Florida Sea Grant secure $250K NOAA grant to cultivate seaweed aquaculture in Florida
This three-year research project aims to kickstart a new industry that could boost Florida’s economy while benefiting its environment and coastal communities.  Here's how. more
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More than 1,700 acres of environmentally sensitive land protected this year through the Orange County Green PLACE Program
Green PLACE, an award-winning initiative that preserves, enhances, and restores environmentally sensitive lands, has acquired more than 1,700 acres across 19 properties since the beginning of this year. more
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Heartland Haven Foundation presents its 2nd Annual Fall Festival Fundraiser
With free admission and parking, the Fall Festival is designed to bring together families, friends, and supporters for a memorable day on the farm. more
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End of Daylight Saving Time reminders: Clocks fall back, reset irrigation systems
The District enforces watering restrictions during Eastern Standard Time (Nov. through mid-March) to manage water resources effectively. more
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UF researchers’ new outreach strategy succeeds, sets blueprint for detecting invasive species in Florida 
This initiative addresses the growing threat non-native reptiles pose to the environment, economy, and public health in South Florida. more
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