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Pittman: "Over the weekend, I heard about something new to me. It’s a bill to cut a chunk from one of the state’s aquatic preserves. It’s being done for the benefit of a developer."
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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2/15/24
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Increases greater than 50% on homeowner policies by two insurance companies will be considered in hearings by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation later this month.
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By David Beasley, The Center Square
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2/15/24
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For a third straight day, a sewer line break has led to the closure of the Ponkan and Vick Road intersection, causing disruptions to traffic and local businesses in the area.
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From Staff Reports
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2/14/24
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In the last month of an election, candidates should focus on maximizing their outreach to voters and getting their message across effectively.
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From Staff Reports
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2/14/24
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As a Republic form of government, we elect our sitting officials to represent us, and we must give them our opinions of how we want our society to run. We didn’t send them to their seats for them to run the various levels of government as THEY see fit.
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By Dr. Phyllis Olmstead
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2/14/24
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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 February 10th.
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From the Apopka Police Department
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2/14/24
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The elimination of Florida property taxes and replacing them with a consumption tax is being proposed in the House of Representatives.
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By David Beasley, The Center Square
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2/13/24
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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 and Staff Reports
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2/13/24
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In 2023, the Apopka City Council took the first steps toward transitioning from a local bank-heavy portfolio to a more diversified investment plan.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/12/24
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Richardson and his opponent, Nadia Anderson, are both first-time candidates. Whoever is victorious will have to fill a vacancy left by the past two vice-mayors of Apopka.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/12/24
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The ceremony will be held outside the beautiful courtyard steps of the iconic Orange County Courthouse in downtown Orlando for up to 30 couples.
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From the Orange County Clerk of Courts
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2/12/24
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The legislative measure under question (HB 1613) would limit THC in hemp products to no more than 2 milligrams per serving and no more than 10 milligrams per container.
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
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2/12/24
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In case you missed it. The Apopka News Week in Review includes five articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on a political endorsement in the Seat #4 race.
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From Staff Reports
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2/11/24
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The centers are urging lawmakers to adjust the rates to cover what they've found to be a gap of $106, or just over 42%, for every Medicaid patient visit.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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2/11/24
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Breaking News: The Apopka Firefighters Association released a statement this morning endorsing Apopka City Commissioner Nick Nesta, who is running for re-election to Seat #4.
The Apopka Professional Firefighters Association is pleased to announce that we are endorsing Nick Nesta for re-election in the upcoming commissioner race for Seat …
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From Staff Reports
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2/9/24
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Apopka City Commissioner Kyle Becker announced on his Facebook page that he and his family are moving from Apopka in the coming months.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/8/24
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Pittman: "A couple of bills are making their way through the current session that seems to be pro-littering. They would ban local governments and state agencies from imposing regulations against single-use plastic items like bags, bottles, and even Styrofoam."
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Florida lawmakers are advancing bills that would regulate food delivery platforms in the Sunshine State while adding identity protections for consumers.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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2/8/24
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Florida House Bill 1469 would prohibit a person from using a wireless device in a handheld manner while operating a motor vehicle.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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2/7/24
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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 February 3rd.
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From the Apopka Police Department
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2/7/24
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A perfect example of conflict resolution took place in the last couple of weeks when a local youth sports organization and the Apopka Parks and Recreation Department butted heads before ultimately finding resolve.
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Tax abatements have long been a tool cities use to encourage developers to build homes low-income residents can afford.
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By Robbie Sequeira, Stateline
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2/6/24
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The group said it will require one million signatures of registered voters in Florida to get the measure on the ballot. As of December 31st, there are more than 13.3 million voters.
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By David Beasley, The Center Square
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2/6/24
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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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2/6/24
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If passed, HB 49 will ease child labor restrictions, allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to work the same hours as adults, and no legal requirements for breaks in the workplace.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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2/5/24
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