The Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police, an organization that lobbies the Florida State Legislature on behalf of Florida law enforcement officers, endorsed Kelvin Cobaris in his attempt to …
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7/26/16
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Over 500 responses received
Orange County Public Schools published a survey seeking feedback regarding testing, teacher evaluations and how to improve schools.
The survey was in response to …
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7/26/16
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For the second straight week, Attorney Greg Jackson received a significant endorsement in his bid to become a State Representative of the Florida Legislature. Apopka Mayor Joe Kilsheimer endorsed …
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7/25/16
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The Black Lives Matter - FL Chapter will march in Apopka this Sunday from the Alonzo Williams Park at 515 South Hawthorne Avenue in Apopka to The Apopka Police Department at 112 East 6th Street. The …
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7/22/16
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Greg Jackson, a candidate for the Florida House District 45 seat, announced today that he received the endorsement of the Associated Industries of Florida Political Action Committee based in …
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7/20/16
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Around the country, it has been a summer of violence and untold tragedy. A little over a month ago on June 12th, the nation, Central Florida, and the Apopka community suffered through the worst mass …
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7/18/16
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Poll: 72% of Floridians Less Likely to Support a Candidate Who Votes to Expand Gambling
Floridians say voters, not politicians, should decide whether to expand gambling
A poll released last …
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7/16/16
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Commissioner Bryan Nelson congratulates the District 2 Citizen of the Year, Debbie Turner, for promoting good citizenship, passion, selflessness, integrity, respect, and love which bonds our …
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7/13/16
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Apopka’s 13 public schools as a whole took a small drop in Florida’s annual A-F school report card released last week. Seven of the 13 public schools in the Apopka area dropped a letter grade; …
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7/11/16
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Long-awaited Adult Learning Center coming soon
South Apopka struggled mightily this spring. Drug-related crime, death, and shootings dominated the headlines for weeks. It was so grim, the …
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7/5/16
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On Monday afternoon ten veterans successfully completed their court ordered program assigned to them by the Orange County Veterans Court. This was a milestone for the Veterans Court program, meeting …
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7/1/16
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Parent feedback webpage is up and running
How do you feel about testing, teacher evaluations, and how to improve schools?
Orange County Public Schools has made it easy for parents and …
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7/1/16
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City Council Summary: BUSINESS (Action Items)
By Misha Corbett of Apopka Then and Now
Council
Not-for-Profit Business Tax Receipts (Mark Reggentin, Community Development Director). …
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6/17/16
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Representative Jennifer Sullivan Offers Constituent Outreach
If you live north of 441 you are most likely in District 31 and Jennifer Sullivan is your State Representative in Tallahassee.
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6/12/16
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By Misha Corbett
Of Apopka Then and Now
Editor's Note - Misha Corbett is a fixture at Dream Lake Elementary. She has volunteered at the school for countless hours. She has been the PTA …
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6/10/16
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TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reminds travelers in Florida to prepare for severe weather by adding Florida’s 511 Traveler Information System to their emergency …
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6/10/16
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BY MISHA CORBETT
OF APOPKA THEN AND NOW
PUBLIC/STAFF RECOGNITION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Employee Recognition:
Twenty Year Service Award - Kevin Burgess - Public Services …
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6/3/16
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Florida businesses are complaining about a proposed increase in the cost of workers compensation insurance.
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) has just asked the state to …
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5/28/16
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In what is expected to be the first of many 3-2 votes, The Apopka City Council approved Mayor Joe Kilsheimer’s two new appointments to The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Board (LANGD) – …
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5/22/16
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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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Orlando resident Todd Wilcox, candidate for the U.S. Senate, will be the guest speaker at Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated lunch meeting on Thursday, May 19th.
The meeting will be …
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5/16/16
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Representative Jennifer Sullivan Offers Constituent Outreach
If you live north of 441 you are most likely in District 31 and Jennifer Sullivan is your State Representative in Tallahassee.
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5/15/16
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Representative Jennifer Sullivan Offers Constituent Outreach
If you live north of 441 you are most likely in District 31 and Jennifer Sullivan is your State Representative in Tallahassee.
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4/13/16
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The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX), was created in 2014 by the Florida Legislature to replace the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority (OOCEA).
County CommissionerBryan Nelson
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4/7/16
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