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Apopka Police Department reports fentanyl trafficking arrest, violent crime cases in weekly report
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (348+ words) The Apopka Police Department made multiple drug-related and violent crime arrests during the week of May 10 through May 16, including a fentanyl trafficking case, aggravated battery charges, and several burglary investigations, according to the department's latest media arrest report. Related: Apopka…...
Early hurricane prep key for residents with special needs
5+ day, 26+ min ago (345+ words) The PSN Registry helps identify residents who may require additional assistance during an emergency because they rely on medical equipment powered by electricity, require caregiver support or need transportation assistance to reach a secure location. "The registry is designed for…...
Orange County School Board approves one-mill referendum for November ballot after debate over teacher pay
5+ day, 50+ min ago (431+ words) Orange County voters will once again decide the future of one of the school district's most important funding sources after the Orange County School Board voted Tuesday to place the district's one-mill property tax referendum back on the November ballot....
A newly rediscovered moth species in Florida may already be at risk
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (755+ words) Summary: Scientists have officially identified a new moth species unique to Florida's scrub ecosystem, known as the Florida sack-bearer. The discovery highlights both the biodiversity of Florida's shrinking scrub habitat and growing concerns about conservation as researchers work to better…...
The end of card-funded ad spend: Why Meta and Google want businesses off credit cards
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (1406+ words) Meta has begun requiring a subset of its advertisers to stop using credit cards to pay for ad spend, pushing them instead toward bank-based billing and monthly invoicing. For business owners like Brian Waldman, founder of Camp Snap, that shift…...
AAA: Florida gas prices decline as millions prepare to travel for Memorial Day weekend
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (312+ words) Florida gas prices are moving lower as nearly 2. 6 million Floridians prepare to travel for Memorial Day weekend. According to AAA's holiday travel forecast, more than 2. 3 million Floridians will take a holiday road trip. Last week, Florida gas prices declined 20 cents…...
No longer behind closed doors: Apopka launches unusually early budget process with a public debate over growth
1+ week, 1+ day ago (202+ words) The Apopka Voice In case you missed it: Water shortages, school rezonings, campaign launches, and conservation efforts shape the week No longer behind closed doors: Apopka launches unusually early budget process with a public debate over growth What began as…...
In Case You Missed It: Apopka's new commission takes shape as major issues move forward
1+ week, 1+ day ago (622+ words) Here is a look back at five stories you may have missed this week on The Apopka Voice. The Orange County School Board approved several targeted rezonings during Tuesday night's meeting that will affect portions of the Apopka area beginning…...
HCA Florida Healthcare brings emergency medical care to Apopka and the surrounding communities
1+ week, 1+ day ago (546+ words) In an emergency, minutes matter. Apopka residents and visitors now have a conveniently located emergency care facility open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to treat serious injuries and illnesses." HCA Florida Wekiva Emergency is a new freestanding emergency…...
Orange County recognized nationally for environmental health and extreme heat resilience efforts
1+ week, 1+ day ago (520+ words) Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has been recognized nationally as part of the "Top 12 AAMA Cities to Watch on Environmental Health" for the county's efforts to address extreme heat and environmental resilience. The recognition highlights Orange County's urban tree-planting'strategy, updated…...