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Observed annually throughout April, the campaign champions early childhood literacy by inviting area residents to Head Start centers for classroom reading.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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3/14/24
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Hoping to alleviate the problem, lawmakers agreed to put $12,261,444 for the call center in the state budget for 2024-25, but Gov. Ron DeSantis has yet to sign off on it, and he can veto various budget items.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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3/13/24
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The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.
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From the Apopka Police Department
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3/13/24
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To determine your opinion, you will want to watch the previous meetings. Then, attend the March meeting to speak during the public comment period.
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By Dr. Phyllis Olmstead
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3/12/24
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For decades, journalists and civic activists have lamented the increasing secrecy of government – the times, they were denied government information, particularly from public records requests.
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By David Cuillier, University of Florida
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3/12/24
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The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly arrest report that includes arrests, crashes, calls for service, and traffic citations. This report is for the week ending March 9th.
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From the Apopka Police Department
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3/12/24
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At approximately 11:36 am on Saturday, the Apopka Police Department responded to calls reporting shots fired and, upon arrival, discovered a 33-year-old male inside a vehicle with gunshot wounds.
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From Staff Reports
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3/11/24
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Austin Duran taught Apopka a lot in his short career as a firefighter and inspired us beyond all expectations in his death. His dedication and sacrifice left a lasting impact.
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Farmworkers got scorched yesterday by the passage of SB 1492, a bill that preempts local governments from passing even the most basic workplace protections.
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From the Florida Farmworkers Association
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3/11/24
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In case you missed it. The Apopka News Week in Review includes seven articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on the upcoming Apopka City Charter Review workshop.
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From Staff Reports
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3/10/24
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While Sunshine Week is only once a year, Clerks uphold government transparency with accurate recordkeeping and efficient reporting every day.
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From the Orange County Clerk of Courts
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3/10/24
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Florida insurance premiums cost homeowners an eye-watering $6,000 a year. That’s more than triple the national average.
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By Latisha Nixon-Jones, Jacksonville University
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3/7/24
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These lucrative land deals are supposed to preserve the property in perpetuity. But Kimberly Buchheit, a Central Florida land surveyor and environmental activist, told me, “Perpetuity has reached an expiration date: as soon as it is no longer convenient to protect land or restrict development.”
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By Craig Pittman
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3/7/24
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Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet, Executive Director of Hope CommUnity Center, will be his honored guest at the State of the Union.
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From the Office of Rep. Maxwell Frost
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3/6/24
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The county is committed to the federal Vision Zero Plan, which states as its goal, that even one traffic fatality is too many. The plan lists adding sidewalks as the most effective the lowest cost remedy for saving lives.
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By Christine Moore, Orange County Commissioner District 2
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3/6/24
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Ten applications nationwide were awarded, and Orange County was the only one awarded to provide services specifically targeting youth and young adults living with HIV.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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3/6/24
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The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly arrest report that includes arrests, crashes, calls for service, and traffic citations. This report is for the week ending March 2nd.
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From the Apopka Police Department
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3/6/24
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The developer’s agreement approved by the BCC involves a 195-unit project called Southwick Commons planned for downtown Apopka.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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3/5/24
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Apopka is partnering with the FDOH Orange County, OCPS, the Farmworker Association of Florida, Hope CommUnity Center, and the Apopka Fire Department to provide MMR vaccinations.
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From Staff Reports
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3/5/24
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The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.
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From the Apopka Police Department and Staff Reports
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3/5/24
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This family-friendly Easter event will include breakfast in the Camp Wewa dining hall, provided by Eggs Up Grill in Apopka.
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From the City of Apopka
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3/4/24
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Rep. Doug Bankson, who represents Apopka, and parts of Orange and Seminole counties, said that his bill was not an attack on trans-Floridians.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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3/4/24
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We’ve been buzzing with activity, hosting several large-scale events last month, including MEGACON at the Orange County Convention Center and the NFL Pro Bowl.
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By Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings
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3/4/24
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In case you missed it. The Apopka News Week in Review includes six articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on millage, budget, and reserve debates in the upcoming budget season.
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From Staff Reports
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3/3/24
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The scholarship money awarded is generated by the proceeds of the Apopka Art and Foliage Festival. The festival is presented in partnership with the City of Apopka and the Apopka Woman’s Club.
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From the Apopka Women's Club
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3/3/24
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