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The police were out in force on Saturday at the Alonzo Williams Park, but they were not responding to a 911 call.
Officers and equipment from the Apopka Police Department and the Orange County …
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5/23/16
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From History.com
On this day in 1934, notorious criminals Bonnie and Clyde were shot to death by Texas and Louisiana state police while driving a stolen car near Sailes, Louisiana.
Bonnie …
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5/22/16
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The Apopka Community Task Force on Violence is hosting a "Lunch & Munch" event to continue to develop and improve relationships between the Apopka community, law enforcement, and community …
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5/19/16
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Governor Rick Scott to join Sheriff, family members in honoring the fallen
The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) invites members of the community to the Annual Law Enforcement Memorial …
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5/19/16
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Who was Edmund Kirby Smith? And why should he be replaced?
General Edmund Kirby Smith served with the Confederates during the Civil War. He was one of only seven officers to reach the rank of …
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5/18/16
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Apopka Burglary Report: Week of 5/09/2016 - 5/15/2016
Good news for business owners, the burglary report this week shows zero Business Burglaries reported. Residents on the other hand, not so …
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5/16/16
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On the morning of Tuesday, March 18, 1941, Apopka Police Chief Fred Risener and Officer Denson Hudson noticed a window open at 310 South Forest Avenue. Two suspects were discovered in the act of …
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5/14/16
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From History.com
On May 13, 1846, the U.S. Congress overwhelmingly votes in favor of President James K. Polk’s request to declare war on Mexico in a dispute over Texas.
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5/13/16
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Apopka Burglary Report: Week of 5/02/2016 - 5/09/2016
APD Burglary Report for week ending 5/09/2016 shows 15 total burglary reports. Vehicle break-ins were concentrated in two main areas.
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5/12/16
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From The City of Apopka:
The Apopka Fire Department will host two popular summer camps in June and July for local kids ages 8 to 13.
Then the Fire and Police Departments will team up for a …
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5/12/16
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From The Apopka Police Department:
APD Sketch of the suspect.
On May 3, 2016 at 4:55 p.m., the Apopka Police Department responded to the 2500 block of Woodside Ridge Drive in reference to a …
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5/11/16
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"All gave some. Some gave all." You likely hear that phrase around Memorial Day every year, but do you know its origin? Or what Memorial Day is supposed to mean to the veterans who gave some, the …
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5/8/16
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"Sign, sign, everywhere a sign
Blockin' out the scenery, breakin' my mind
Do this, don't do that, can't you read the sign?"
From "Signs" by The Five Man Electrical Band
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5/6/16
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Apopka Burglary Report: Week of 4/25/2016 - 5/02/2016
Apopka Burglary report totals out at 11 for week ending 5/02. Of the 7 Vehicle Burglaries reported 4 were within 2 miles of each other, from …
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5/3/16
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The SWAT team put on quite a demonstration with smoke, but no mirrors...
By Alice Nolan
After being rescheduled because of bad weather, Public Safety Day had finally arrived Saturday …
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5/2/16
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Breaking Traffic News
A collision between a pickup truck and car-transporter carrying several automobiles has blocked traffic on 441/Main Street at Central Avenue in Apopka.
Traffic is …
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4/29/16
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The Apopka Community Task Force on Violence had an open-house meeting last night at The John Bridges Center to introduce its members and give a brief overview of its plan to fight violence in South …
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4/29/16
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From The Apopka Police Department
The Apopka Police Department will contribute $1,500 to Crimeline of Central Florida during Saturday’s 2016 Public Safety Day.
The donation will help to …
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4/29/16
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Breaking Traffic News
There was a three-car low-speed accident with injuries on 441/Main Street in front of Porky's Barbecue and Pep Boys early this afternoon. Two people have been transported …
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4/27/16
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Apopka Burglary Report: Week of 4/18/2016 - 4/25/2016
The Apopka Police Department Burglary Report shows a slight increase in the number of Business and Vehicle Burglaries this past week. The …
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4/26/16
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The wait is finally over, and the Apopka 2016 election-cycle has officially ended. Commissioners Doug Bankson and Kyle Becker were sworn-in today at a short ceremony at the Apopka …
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4/26/16
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On Saturday morning the Seminole County Sheriff's Deputies converged on the Apopka Chick-fil-A at Hunt Club. It was not a sting operation or a cattle round-up. It was Apopka's third “Coffee with a …
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4/26/16
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The City of Apopka and Dream Lake Elementary School are teaming up to celebrate national Bike to School Day on May 4th.
Students are encouraged to ride their bikes to school that …
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4/25/16
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An outbreak of violence earlier this year caused the Apopka community to come together last month and form the Apopka Community Task Force on Violence.
The Task Force Co-Chairs, Rod Love and Ken …
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4/24/16
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Last Thursday's Apopka Public Safety Academy featured K9s and the Fire Arms Training Simulator. Participants also learned about the structure and organization of the Apopka Police Department (APD).
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4/24/16
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