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This summer, food banks are keeping an eye on the horizon
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (404+ words) Related: Second Harvest Food Bank launches Career Pathways program to expand workforce training opportunities. But storms aren't the only danger we need to watch out for. This summer, food banks have significantly less food available to distribute than in years…...
Python captures by Florida scientists overshadowed by hoopla over annual amateur contest
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (1826+ words) According to the Bible, the world's first con man was a snake. It deceived Adam and Eve, leading them to commit the first sin, which is how we wound up living in this messed-up world we have now. Related: Feds…...
Apopka can build a stronger future one bike ride at a time
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (249+ words) Related: Data Centers: When the decision is too big for the city. What transportation improvement is Marohn talking about? A GOOD WALK or BIKE RIDE Marohn also adds that very few chronic problems cannot be alleviated by people walking a…...
Juneteenth reminds us of Black Americans" long struggle for education following end of slavery
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1190+ words) The Apopka Juneteenth Committee is inviting residents to celebrate freedom, history, and community during the city's third annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade and Celebration on Saturday, June 20. The parade, sponsored by Transform Outreach Inc. , will begin at 2 p. m. , with participant staging…...
Five vehicle burglaries reported in Apopka during one-week period
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (242+ words) The Apopka Police Department recorded seven burglary incidents during the week of June 7 through June 13, according to the department's latest weekly crime report. The incidents included one residential burglary, one commercial burglary, and five vehicle burglaries reported across multiple areas…...
Golden Gem reclaimed water project headlines June 17 Apopka City Commission workshop
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (483+ words) As Apopka continues to grapple with growth, infrastructure demands, and long-term water sustainability, city leaders will receive an update on Wednesday on one of the region's most significant utility projects. Related: South Apopka study leads June 17 agenda as consent items…...
Orange County lowers heat activation threshold to expand access to cooling resources
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (456+ words) As Central Florida heads into the peak of summer, Orange County is taking additional steps to protect residents from extreme heat by lowering its heat index activation threshold from 108 degrees to 103 degrees. Related: Orange County to host free Hurricane Expo…...
UF researchers develop AI-powered tools to help strawberry and tomato growers predict yields
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (743+ words) To make a successful return on their investment, growers need to accurately predict how much crop they might grow in a given season. University of Florida researchers are developing web-based tools that incorporate artificial intelligence to help producers with yield…...
Re-Imagine Communities and the Apopka Police Department Host Community Sports Day to Unite Families Through Fun and Connection
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (168+ words) In partnership with the Apopka Police Department, Sports Day aims to strengthen community relationships, promote unity, and provide a safe, uplifting space where families can connect and make lasting memories. "Sports Day is more than just games'it's about bringing people…...
Audubon report says Everglades restoration gaining ground but warns of growing threats
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (486+ words) Everglades restoration is making progress, but Audubon Florida says new development pressures, shifting priorities, and reduced environmental oversight could threaten long-term success. Here's what the organization's latest State of the Everglades report found. Florida's decades-long effort to restore the Everglades…...