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New Florida laws take effect Oct. 1. Here’s what they do
The new laws cover everything from nitrous oxide sales and animal cruelty to rental fraud, specialty license plates and transportation.
The Apopka Voice
Published 23 hours agoApopka commissioners offer four perspectives on City Hall dismissals
Apopka's four commissioners responded to the departure of interim City Administrator Radley Williams and Finance Director Blanche Sherman. Their statements offer different views on the changes underway at City Hall and what should happen next.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 27In Case You Missed It: Firefighter pay, a District 2 debate and a City Hall dispute
Apopka approved a firefighter contract with a $12,000 first-year base pay increase, while Orange County District 2 candidates Brown and Crabb debated growth and spending. The week's coverage also examined a dispute over city discretionary funds, sidewalk safety, and drug warrants…
VoxPopuli
Published September 25Let's get ready to vote! | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Whether you vote by mail, vote early or vote on Election Day, here's the info you need to ensure your voice is heard and your vote counts.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 24Apopka approves firefighter contract with $12,000 first-year base pay increase
The Apopka City Commission unanimously approved a three-year contract with the city's firefighters' union. The agreement includes a $12,000 first-year increase in base pay for bargaining-unit employees and runs through September 2029.
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 24Winter Park’s new rules require training for e-bike riders under 16
Riders under 16 years old must complete a city-approved education program and wear a helmet. But first the City Commission has to vote on a resolution designating those education programs.
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 24Nine Florida springs will get new cleanup plans under legal settlement
The settlement is aimed at addressing nitrogen pollution that contributes to harmful algae blooms in one of the largest concentrations of freshwater springs in the world.
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 24Central Florida advocates urge action on terminated TPS for Haitians
Advocates in Central Florida are urging for Haitians’ Temporary Protected Status to be restored.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 24Proposed firefighter contract includes $12,000 raises, pension increase and new pay incentives
A proposed three-year contract would give Apopka firefighters a $12,000 first-year raise, additional annual increases, and a uniform 4% pension accrual rate. Union members overwhelmingly ratified the agreement, which now awaits City Commission approval.
The Apopka Voice
Published September 24Brown, Crabb debate highlights different approaches to growth, spending in District 2
Orange County Commission District 2 candidates Kamia Brown and Mike Crabb agreed that infrastructure, traffic, water quality, and public safety are among the district's most pressing concerns. Their debate revealed sharper differences over growth, government spending, economic…
The Apopka Voice
Published September 23Anderson alleges a political agenda behind the discretionary funds debate
Commissioner Nadia Anderson alleges that last Wednesday's debate over discretionary spending and a proposed amphitheater event was part of a broader political effort against her.
VoxPopuli
Published September 22House District 39 race reflects fight between public health and "medical freedom" | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Midterm election pits vaccine skeptic against infectious disease specialist as the Republican-led government tries to eliminate vaccine mandates for daycare and school entry.