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The City of Apopka and Orange County Government are giving its residents the opportunity to acquire sandbags in preparation for what could be a significant rain event.
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From the City of Apopka and Orange County Government
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9/23/22
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The St. Johns River Water Management District is closely monitoring Tropical Depression Nine and is preparing for potential heavy rainfall throughout the region.
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From the St. John's River Water Management District
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9/23/22
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A newly formed tropical depression that formed late last night could spell trouble for Floridians early next week with a possibility of forming into a major hurricane.
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By Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix
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9/23/22
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While some areas in the central and northern region of the District received more than 9 inches of rain, southern portions of the District were left abnormally dry.
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From the St. John's River Water Management District
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9/13/22
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30 years after Hurricane Andrew devastated Florida, researchers are using a ‘Wall of Wind’ to design safer homes – but storms are getting even more intense.
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By Richard Olson, Ameyu B. Tolera, Arindam Chowdhury, and Ioannis Zisis, Florida International University
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8/24/22
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While some areas in the central and northern region of the St. Johns River Water Management District received more than 10 inches of rain, others were abnormally dry.
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The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season started June 1, and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County wants to make sure you and your family are prepared.
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From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
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7/26/22
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Property owners insured by Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Florida’s insurer of last resort, face rate increases of up to 11 percent starting Sept. 1, according to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation.
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By Laura Cassels, Florida Phoenix
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6/28/22
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A heat dome occurs when a persistent region of high pressure traps heat over an area. The heat dome can stretch over several states and linger for days to weeks, leaving the people, crops and animals …
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By William Gallus, Iowa State University
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6/22/22
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St. Johns River Water Management District staff are committed to ensuring the sustainable use and protection of water resources for the benefit of the people of the District and the State of Florida.
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From the St. John's River Water Management District
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6/15/22
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As prices continue to increase, people will have to pay more for everything, including storm supplies. UF/IFAS Extension experts suggest taking advantage of the state’s tax holiday for hurricane supplies.
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From UF/IFAS
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6/7/22
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A new AAA survey reveals that a growing number of Floridians are more concerned about this year’s hurricane season, yet there’s still a large number of residents who do not have an …
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From AAA
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6/1/22
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NOAA forecasts an above-normal Atlantic season, with 14 to 21 name storms – compared with 14 on average – and three to six major hurricanes, rated Category 3 or higher.
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By Samantha Murray, UF/IFAS
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5/30/22
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When the Loop Current reaches this far north this early in the hurricane season – especially during what’s forecast to be a busy season – it can spell disaster for residents in Florida.
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By Nick Shay, University of Miami
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5/18/22
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The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins June 1, but since 2015, there has consistently been a named storm before the start of every season.
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From Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
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5/6/22
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AARP Florida today announced a variety of AARP resources available to Floridians as they prepare for Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, 2022. In April, researchers at The …
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From AARP
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5/2/22
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On average, six hurricanes form over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, or the Gulf of Mexico during the hurricane season which runs from June 1st to November 30th.
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From the National Weather Service
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5/1/22
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Collecting satellite data for research is a group effort thanks to this app developed for Android users. Camaliot is a campaign funded by the European Space Agency.
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By Jasmine Hicks , theverge.com
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3/29/22
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January brought well below average rainfall to the region, with Orange County receiving 1.183 inches. The Districtwide total of 1.2 inches is less than half the average rainfall for January.
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From the St. John's River Water Management District
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2/8/22
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During closed-course testing, AAA simulated rainfall and other environmental conditions to measure impact on the performance of ADAS like automatic emergency braking and lane-keeping assistance.
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From AAA
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1/17/22
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December brought average rainfall to the region with most of the activity occurring along the central coastline, with Orange County experiencing 2.1 inches.
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From the St. John's River Water Management District
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1/12/22
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November brought above-average rainfall, with most of the activity occurring in the early part of the month (5th-6th) during a rare Nor'easter in Florida.
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From the St. John's River Water Management District
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12/14/21
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Over the weekend, a nor’easter event resulted in flooding throughout the District. Strong winds, heavy rain, and high tides created persistent flooding in the lower St. Johns River Basin.
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From Staff Reports and the St. John's River Water Management District
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11/9/21
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From The Farmworker Association of Florida
The Apopka-based Farmworker Association of Florida (FWAF) released a statement of support for the recent decision by President Joe Biden's …
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9/22/21
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“Now is the time to prepare. Florida already experienced one hurricane this year; it’s going to be a busy season.”
From the Orange County Newsroom
This hurricane season, it is …
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8/1/21
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