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Published September 13Fatal lightning strike offers warning for Apopka residents
A fatal lightning strike near a Celebration hotel demonstrates how quickly a developing thunderstorm can become deadly. The incident warns Apopka residents not to wait for heavy rain or frequent lightning before seeking shelter.
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Published September 10Letter to the Editor: Downtown Apopka needs action, not another seven years of planning
Maribel Brinkle welcomes the vision presented in Building Downtown Apopka but argues that the city cannot afford to spend another seven years planning its future. She calls for immediate economic-development leadership and consideration of a proposed downtown museum complex…
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Published September 10What we forget when we remember 9/11
Apopka's police and fire departments will hold a memorial service Friday morning to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. A professor of politics and public affairs reflects on what "never forget" means as firsthand memories of that day gradually pass into…
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Published September 10August rainfall offers relief, but groundwater remains very low across water district
The St. Johns River Water Management District averaged 6.84 inches of rainfall in August, nearly matching the month's long-term average. However, groundwater remained very low, and every county in the District continued to face a 12-month rainfall deficit.
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Published September 10AdventHealth grants will help 13 nonprofits serve more than 123,000 Central Floridians
AdventHealth is supporting 13 Central Florida nonprofits working to improve housing stability, food access, transportation, and maternal health. The grants are expected to help the organizations serve more than 123,200 people, including families in the Apopka area.
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Published September 10Opinion: Could a civic campus become downtown Apopka’s missing centerpiece?
Apopka should use the CRA's proposed seven-year extension to plan and pursue a transformative civic complex without placing it ahead of urgent public-safety projects. A modern library, events center, history center, and civic plaza could become the defining destination,…
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Published September 09Development dispute leads to Apopka City Hall workplace investigation into Anderson's conduct
An Apopka Human Resources review documented complaints from three planning employees about Commissioner Nadia Anderson's conduct during a meeting concerning a proposed development. Anderson denies intimidating staff or representing the applicant, saying she was exercising…
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Published September 09Florida Blue Foundation offers $3 million for maternal health initiatives
The Florida Blue Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofits working to improve maternal health outcomes statewide. Approximately $3 million will support programs addressing chronic health conditions, maternal mental health, and barriers to care in rural and…
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Published September 09Sierra Club warns Amendment 3 could weaken Florida’s storm defenses
Sierra Club Florida has announced its opposition to Amendment 3, arguing that the proposed property tax changes could undermine local storm preparations and other public services. If approved by at least 60% of voters, the measure would significantly increase the homestead…
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Published September 09From triple-digit speed to vehicle theft, APD records 16 arrests in one week
The Apopka Police Department recorded 16 arrests between August 30 and September 5, with charges ranging from traffic and battery offenses to burglary and motor vehicle theft. During the same period, officers responded to 1,723 calls for service, investigated 36 crashes, and…
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Published September 08Apopka DRC to review 100-unit apartment community, Kelly Park projects
A proposed 100-unit apartment community on Old Dixie Highway is among four construction site plans headed to the Apopka Development Review Committee. The committee will also review projects in Springhaven, Crossroads at Kelly Park, and on South Highland Avenue.
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Published September 08AdventHealth hosts Apopka, Central Florida hiring events for clinical professionals
AdventHealth will host hiring events at eight Central Florida locations, including AdventHealth Apopka, from 9 am to 1 pm on Wednesday. Clinical professionals can meet hiring managers, participate in on-site interviews, and potentially receive same-day offers for select…