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Published September 01Second Harvest calls on Central Florida to take action against hunger
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida asks residents to take at least one action to fight hunger in September. Community members can donate, volunteer, attend an event, advocate for hunger relief, or wear orange for Hunger Action Day.
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Published September 01Three vehicle burglaries among four incidents reported in Apopka
Apopka police reported four burglaries during the week of Aug. 23-29, including three involving vehicles. The incidents occurred on Dekleva Drive, Marvin C. Zanders Avenue, Dreamy Day Street and Brighton Avenue.
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Published September 01Utility and sanitation rates, 137-room hotel headline Apopka City Commission agenda
The Apopka City Commission will consider utility and sanitation rate increases at its Sept. 2 meeting at the Apopka Community Center. The agenda also includes a proposed 137-room hotel, several land-use changes, and policies governing public participation and board appointments.
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Published August 31Rotary Club of Apopka to assemble 100 backpacks for human trafficking survivors
The Rotary Club of Apopka will assemble 100 rescue backpacks for children and adults recovered from human trafficking situations across Central Florida. The community service project begins at 5 p.m. Sept. 3 at First Methodist Church of Apopka.
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Published August 31AAA: Florida gas prices remain elevated heading into Labor Day weekend
Although pump prices have fluctuated from week to week, Florida's state average has hovered around $3.92 per gallon over the past 45 days, generally remaining within a narrow range despite volatility in the energy market.
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Published August 31Everything streaming in September
Entertainment can be overwhelming, with many streaming services adding new shows and movies weekly. Here is a list of new releases in September.
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Published August 31In case you missed it: Housing, homelessness and Apopka’s budget take center stage
Apopka's housing challenges led this week's coverage as Southwick Commons opened after years of legal battles and The Apopka Voice examined whether tiny-home villages could help address homelessness. Other major stories included Mike Crabb taking office, the CRA adopting a $7.8…
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Published August 31Apopka honors Pastor James Doggette with Key to the City
Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta presented Pastor James R. Doggette Sr. with the Key to the City as Doggette concluded a decade of leadership at Patmos Chapel Seventh-day Adventist Church. Doggette will return to Oakwood University in Alabama after 44 years of pastoral ministry and…
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Published August 31At Matthew’s Hope, service comes without conditions
After being challenged to exclude and denounce members of the LGBTQ+ community, Matthew's Hope founder Scott Billue reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to serving everyone without discrimination. He believes that Christian faith is demonstrated not through judgment, but through…
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Published August 30Duke tariff tests Florida data center ratepayer protections
Florida regulators are considering Duke Energy Florida's proposed tariff for large data centers and other high-demand customers under a new state law intended to protect residential ratepayers. Consumer advocates say the proposal falls short of the law, while Duke says its…
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Published August 30Everything coming to Netflix in September
Netflix's September lineup includes the second season of The Gentlemen, Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story and a new generation of students in A Different World. The schedule also features dozens of licensed movies, international series, documentaries, comedy specials, family…
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Published August 28New ESL Instructor Brings Free English Classes to Apopka Library
Orange County Library System offers free ESL classes, conversation groups and online resources for English learners at its North Orange Branch and other locations.