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The Apopka Voice
Published September 15Are food recalls becoming more common? UF expert puts the numbers in perspective
A steady stream of recall notices and social media posts may make the nation's food supply seem less safe, but a UF/IFAS expert says current recall numbers are generally consistent with previous years. Consumers should review the specific products, brands, and lot numbers…
The Apopka Voice
Published September 15Strategic Educational Philanthropy of the Yael Foundation and the Role of Uri Poliavich
The mission and scale of the Yael Foundation, strategic support for schools, infrastructure investments and educational initiatives of Uri Poliavich
The Apopka Voice
Published September 14Florida gas prices rise above $4 as Apopka stations reach $4.15
Florida's average gas price climbed to $4.14 per gallon Sunday, 23 cents higher than a week earlier. Prices listed at Apopka stations ranged from $3.99 to $4.15 as crude oil costs continued to pressure drivers at the pump.
Bungalower
Published September 11Twenty-Five Years After 9/11, Its Survivor Tree Lives On in Orlando
Twenty-five years ago today, nearly 3,000 people were killed in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, an event that reshaped the country and left behind countless memorials to those who died. One of them is thriving. The 9/11 Survivor Tree is a Callery pear discovered badly…
The Apopka Voice
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…
The Apopka Voice
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 10Pitt volleyball remains unbeaten
The #2-ranked Pitt women’s volleyball defeated #17-ranked Tennessee 3-0 last night, by set scores of 25-17, 28-26 and 25-20 in the Shriners Children’s Hospital Showdown at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, Florida. Senior Olivia Babcock led Pitt (7-0) with 17…
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 09Artemis astronauts join NASA’s emeritus program after historic flight around the moon
NASA’s Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover are hanging up their flight suits but remain committed to working with NASA as it continues its return to the moon.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 08Robotic mowers could produce healthier Florida lawns, UF/IFAS study finds
UF/IFAS research found that robotic lawn mowers can maintain and improve Florida turf, including St. Augustine grass, despite their lower cutting height. Their frequent mowing removes small amounts of grass at a time, encouraging healthier and denser lawns.
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 08The Villages Health’s $541 million settlement highlights the cost of ‘upcoding’
The settlement describes how The Villages Health would go back into patients' medical files months later and add diagnoses -- sometimes adding in monitoring, evaluations or treatments.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 08In Case You Missed It: Apopka budget choices, hotel progress, and community leadership
Apopka's budget debate and the consequences of rejecting new revenue led this week's most-read coverage, while a Marriott-branded hotel moved closer to construction at Floridian Town Center. Readers also followed stories about principled leadership, a longtime pastor's community…
The Apopka Voice
Published September 04Online Bingo Made Fun: Game Formats, Winning Patterns, and Multi-Card Tips
Get familiar with online Bingo rules, exciting formats, winning patterns, multi-card play, and responsible gaming tips.