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Published September 07The connection between Apopka, Labor Day, and 1882
Labor Day and incorporated Apopka share a remarkable connection: Both trace their beginnings to the first week of September 1882. From Rock Springs and Wekiwa Springs to free admission at Leu Gardens and restaurant specials, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday close…
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Published September 04The Senior Advisors Difference: Medicare Guidance That Doesn’t End After Enrollment
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Published September 04Online Bingo Made Fun: Game Formats, Winning Patterns, and Multi-Card Tips
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Published September 04The Price of Saying No: Apopka cannot have a bare-bones budget without feeling the cuts
Apopka's elected officials want to keep the millage rate low while preserving community programs, filling staff vacancies, and addressing years of deferred needs. Eventually, they must acknowledge that rejecting recurring revenue means cutting services, drawing on reserves, or…
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Published September 03Marriott hotel moves closer to construction at Floridian Town Center
The Apopka City Commission unanimously approved the major development plan for a four-story Fairfield Inn and TownePlace Suites hotel at Floridian Town Center. The developer must complete the construction site plan review, while a related Fudge Road annexation will return for a…
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Published September 03UF/IFAS invites public to explore plant research at Apopka field day
UF/IFAS will host a free Landscape, Nursery, and Controlled Plant Production Field Day on September 16 at its Mid-Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka. Visitors can tour the facilities, meet researchers, and explore work involving horticulture, controlled-environment…
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Published September 03City Commission to consider $228.9 million tentative budget, millage rate Thursday
The Apopka City Commission will consider a $228.85 million tentative budget and a 4.6761-mill property tax rate during a public hearing Thursday. The compromise rate ended two earlier deadlocks, but commissioners can still reduce taxes or adjust spending before the final…
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Published September 03APD reports 20 arrests in the final week of August
The Apopka Police Department reported 20 arrests on 32 charges during the final full week of August. Charges included theft, battery, false imprisonment, child abuse, drug possession, and out-of-county warrants.
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Published September 02Nate Robertson out, Tuan Le in for House District 40, says GOP | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Orange County's Republican State Executive Committee members "voted unanimously" for the Apopka entrepreneur to fill the ballot vacancy.
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Published September 02Apopka to celebrate its 144th birthday Wednesday
The City will celebrate its 144th birthday with a public presentation on Wednesday, September 2. The Apopka Historical Society will lead the program from noon to 1 pm at the Apopka Community Center.
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Published September 02Opinion: Apopka’s CRA has the money... now it needs a transformative mission - Part 1
The Apopka CRA has completed meaningful trail, housing, park, and pedestrian projects while accumulating approximately $6.13 million in reserves and carryover funding. As the agency seeks seven more years to complete its work, it must connect those investments through a…
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Published September 02Leadership Beyond the Likes: When Doing What is Right Means Standing Alone
Social-media reactions, headlines, and popular opinion cannot replace a careful understanding of the consequences of government decisions. True leadership means remaining grounded in faith, treating residents and businesses fairly, and accepting that doing what is right may…