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The Apopka Voice
Published October 02UF study targets large female pythons to improve removal efforts
A UF/IFAS study suggests that removing large reproductive female Burmese pythons could have a greater impact on population control than capture totals alone indicate. Researchers developed a demographic weighting system and tested machine-learning models to help agencies focus…
The Apopka Voice
Published October 02New vs. Pre-Owned Private Jets: Which Acquisition Strategy Makes More Sense?
Compare new and pre-owned private jets, including purchase price, customization, availability, maintenance, depreciation and total ownership costs.
The Apopka Voice
Published October 02Orange County launches Green PLACE Hiking Spree with 40 trails to explore
Orange County's Green PLACE Hiking Spree invites residents to explore 40 trails and earn rewards for completing three, 10, 15, or more hikes. The program runs through Earth Day, April 22, 2027, and also offers free monthly guided hikes.
The Apopka Voice
Published October 01The trouble with Flock cameras is the surveillance system’s architecture, not just some of its users
Reports of misuse of Flock license plate cameras have raised questions about how police access and share vehicle movement records. Arizona State University professor Henry F. Fradella argues that the system's design requires stronger safeguards beyond internal policies and audit…
Florida announces Oct. 8 hearing on plan to end rules for 4 vaccines
As part of the state surgeon general's push for "medical freedom," Florida wants to change rules that require four vaccines for schools, daycare and adult education programs.
Central Florida Public Media
Published October 01New space station crew launches from Florida on SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule
The crew of four — two NASA astronauts, one from Canada, and a Russian cosmonaut — heads to the International Space Station after liftoff from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
El Osceola Star
Published October 01TEDxOrlando regresa el 17 de octubre para la conversación más importante de Orlando
Orlando, FL – TEDxOrlando regresa el sábado 17 de octubre de 2026, a partir de las 11:00 a. m., en el recién renovado teatro Linda W. Chapin del Centro de…
Florida’s proposed science standards sideline evolution and climate change
The Florida Department of Education released its first comprehensive rewrite of science learning standards in nearly two decades, with the last one adopted in 2008.
Medicaid changes mean certain immigrants no longer qualify
Florida’s Department of Children and Families is removing certain refugees from Medicaid services starting today.
Bungalower
Published October 01We took SunRail to see ‘Hamilton’ at the Dr. Phillips Center. Here’s how it went.
We decided to test something Wednesday night: Can you actually take SunRail to see Hamilton at the Dr. Phillips Center and get home afterward without dealing with a downtown parking garage? The answer is yes. And it was surprisingly easy. First, Hamilton itself. Ten years after…
Florida Democrats think they'll break Republican supermajorities. What does that mean?
Republicans hold supermajorities in both chambers of the Florida Legislature. Democrats say they can break both this November — and gain more legislative leverage.
The Apopka Voice
Published October 01Nesta proposes Apopka government restructuring; former campaign manager expresses interest in chief of staff role
Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta outlined a proposed government restructuring that includes chief of staff and chief utilities officer positions during Monday's town hall. His former campaign manager, Brian Mater, said he would consider the chief of staff opportunity, while Nesta said the…