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Developing Story: Moore denied time to present County's Border Lake solution at Apopka City Council meeting
Border Lake is a closed-drainage basin with impacts from SR 436, Seminole County, Orange County, and the City of Apopka.
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By Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore
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2/3/25
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Climate misinformation is rife on social media – and poised to get worse
In the wake of the 2023 Hawaii wildfires, researchers at Recorded Future, Microsoft, NewsGuard and the University of Maryland documented an organized propaganda campaign by Chinese operatives targeting U.S. social media users.
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By Jill Hopke, DePaul University
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1/27/25
How to deal with a Florida winter weather event
These simple safety reminders can help you and your family better prepare for Florida's winter weather events.
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By Randall Cantrell, Judy Corbus, and Michael Spranger, UF/IFAS
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1/26/25
Breaking News: Apopka opens Cold Weather Shelter for Thursday and Friday night
One Family Church has graciously offered their facility as a shelter for these dates. We are working diligently with other community churches for future sites (if needed) during this cold weather season.
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From the City of Apopka
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1/23/25
Orange County opens Temporary Warming Centers on Thursday and Friday evenings
Due to this predicted cold weather, Orange County will support the Homeless Services Network in welcoming residents and people without stable housing to two area Warming Centers.
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From the Orange County Newsroom, National Weather Service, and Staff Reports
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1/22/25
Snow in Florida? Central Florida expecting chilly temperatures and lots of rain
The order empowers the Division of Emergency Management to coordinate the state and local response to the weather, expected to include up to four inches of snow in the Panhandle.
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By Michael Moline, Florida Phoenix, and Staff Reports
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1/21/25
Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask
Since 2022, seven of the 12 largest insurance companies have stopped issuing new policies to homeowners in California, citing increased risks due to climate change. California isn’t alone: The same thing has happened in other vulnerable states, including Louisiana and Florida.
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By Jay Feinman, Rutgers University
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1/20/25
Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season
Many viruses remain infectious longer and replicate faster in colder temperatures and lower humidity levels. People spend more time indoors and in close contact with others during cold weather, which is a common reason germs are more likely to spread.
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By Libby Richards, Purdue University
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12/12/24
November sees drier weather after October’s heavy rainfall
Despite the drier weather, aquifer levels remain healthy, and 14 counties are still above their 12-month rainfall averages.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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12/10/24
Florida should use next six months to prepare for the 2025 hurricane season
Pittman: "The three that hit us were, in a word, bad. First came Debby, then Helene, then Milton. Then came gloom, despair, and agony."
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By Craig Pittman
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12/5/24
Citizens Insurance issued living-expenses checks for 40% of claimants at response centers
More than 3,500 Floridians insured through Citizens Property Insurance sought assistance at one of the catastrophe centers Citizens opened following hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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11/21/24
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.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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11/20/24
UF expert: While hurricanes are on your mind, get your septic system inspected
About 2 million Florida homes – or about 30% of the state’s residents- use septic to treat wastewater. When they flood, they can fill with debris and must be professionally cleaned.
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From UF/IFAS
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10/31/24
Beyond bottled water and sandwiches: What FEMA is doing to get hurricane victims back into their homes
FEMA officials say the agency has enough funding to handle immediate response and recovery from both Helene and Milton.
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By Shannon Van Zandt, Texas A&M University
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10/30/24
Orange County Public Works Department creates an interactive map for storm debris removal
The Orange County Public Works Department has developed an interactive map to help residents keep track of neighborhood debris removal and answer questions about debris from Hurricane Milton.
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From. the Orange County Newsroom
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10/29/24
Florida insurance claim denials rise after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
According to data from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, many companies denied claims related to flood damage, a peril not typically covered under standard homeowners' insurance policies.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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10/28/24
FEMA’s Disaster Survivor Assistance Team hosting in-person events at Apopka City Hall
FEMA team members will meet with anyone who comes to Apopka City Hall, pre-register them for disaster assistance, review applications, provide basic information about application status and other eligible assistance, and collect documents for case files.
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From Staff Reports
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10/22/24
Orange County extends residential debris drop-off sites
Three designated drop-off sites will continue to accept non-commercial yard waste, including leaves, branches, and other natural debris.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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10/21/24
Frustration from Wekiwa Village residents reaches Apopka City Council
At the October 16th Apopka City Council meeting, homeowners from the Wekiva Village neighborhood impacted by Hurricane Milton's wrath flooded into City Hall looking for answers.
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From Staff Reports
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10/17/24
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Milton-ravaged counties will receive voting accommodations, DeSantis says
The executive order includes counties affected by Hurricane Milton and Helene. Orange County is included. on that list.
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By Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix
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10/17/24
AAA provides insurance advice for Florida residents recovering from Hurricane Milton
Hurricanes can cause both wind and flood damage, yet not all events are covered by the same insurance policy.
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From AAA
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10/16/24
What we learned from Hurricane Milton
It is apparent that there will be more storms coming, if not this year, in the future. We can learn many things from Hurricane Milton.
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By Christine Moore, Orange County Commissioner/District 2
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10/15/24
Disaster debris removal crews to deploy in Orange County
Orange County Public Works crews are set to deploy on October 16, 2024, to collect large storm debris from Hurricane Milton.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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10/15/24
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.
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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10/14/24
Evacuating in disasters like Hurricane Milton isn’t simple – there are reasons people stay in harm’s way, and it’s not just stubbornness
Evacuating might seem like the obvious move when a major hurricane is bearing down on your region, but that choice is not always as easy as it may seem.
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By Carson MacPherson-Krutsky, University of Colorado Boulder
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10/14/24
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