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My endorsement for Apopka Fire Chief: JP Hodgkins
Those of you who read The Apopka Voice know that while I write editorials, I don't make endorsements, and I don't make predictions. But in this case, I will break both of those rules. JP Hodgkins will be the Apopka Fire Chief one day, and I am endorsing his ascension.
Donald Trump returns to Florida following assassination attempt, RNC and Michigan rally
PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — It’s been a busy week for former President Donald Trump. The Republican nominee was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania, the classified documents case against him was dismissed and he appeared at the Republican National Convention before Saturday's campaign rally in Michigan. Now,...
Osceola County to Convene Opioid Task Force Meeting in Kissimmee, Urges Accessibility for All
The Osceola County Housing and Community Services Department will convene an Opioid Task Force Meeting on July 29. The gathering, set to take place at 1392 E. Vine St. in Kissimmee, is scheduled to begin at 10 am and conclude by 11:30 am. This meeting marks a continued effort by the county to address the persistent opioid crisis that has affected communities across the nation, including those within Osceola County, according to the county's official announcement.
City of Winter Park shares lineup for this year’s CoffeeTalks
The City of Winter Park hosts a series of coffee-and-conversation meetups called CoffeeTalks, where attendees can get up close and personal with their city leaders, and they’ve just released the lineup for this year’s series. For the following dates, you can enjoy a coffee with a city leader...
Winter Park Arts Groups Struggle with ‘Disheartening’ Funding Veto
Arts leaders are facing a year of financial uncertainty after the elimination of $32 million in state cultural grants. The measure was part of a $950 million spending cut, made by Gov. Ron DeSantis from 2024-25 budget, and has many organizations struggling to find solutions. Those based in “the city of arts and culture” are no different.
Two people suffer smoke inhalation after lightning strike in The Villages
Two people suffered smoke inhalation after a lightning strike sparked a blaze at a home in The Villages. The Villages Public Safety Department responded at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday to a structure fire at 2269 at Foggy Brook Loop in the Village of St. Charles. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy...
Florida woman accused of murdering roommate, wrapping body in tarp
INVERNESS, Fla. (CBS12) — A 61-year-old woman is accused of murdering her roommate and leaving the victim's body wrapped in a tarp in Central Florida. The Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) said deputies were called to a home on 6033 East Rector Street in Inverness, roughly 77 miles west of Orlando.
TIMELINE: Afternoon showers return Tuesday afternoon with highs in mid-90s
ORLANDO, Fla. - Monday's remaining storms will wind down rapidly this evening. Expect significantly higher rain chances on Tuesday, with around 70% coverage. Once storms develop, they will move northwest, affecting the entire area. LONG-RANGE: Typical July weather will bring scattered afternoon and evening storms across Central Florida, with very...
Florida gas prices have plummeted 18 cents per gallon, AAA says
Florida gasoline prices have plummeted 18 cents per gallon in the past 10 days, according to the AAA-The Auto Club Group's weekly gas price briefing. That caused the state average to fall to $3.36 per gallon on Sunday. "Future prices have fallen the past two weeks, to the lowest levels...
Have shark attacks increased in Florida? Expert says no
A shark bit a child last week near Crandon Park, off Key Biscayne, leaving him with a minor superficial wound to his leg, just days after a man spearfishing off Key West was badly bitten by a bull shark. These are just two of the latest shark attacks that have...
National Hurricane Center on track for changes to cone of concern. Here's what to expect
The National Hurricane Center's new experimental tropical cyclone forecast cone graphic will be coming out in mid-August, just in time for the peak period of hurricane season. The new cone will add tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings for interior counties in the path of the storm. The current cone displays watches...
Advocates respond to state encampment ban, citing a lack of housing for rise in homeless Floridians
On Oct. 1, a Florida law banning counties and municipalities from allowing people to regularly sleep or camp on public property will take effect. Dawn Gilman, the CEO of Changing Homelessness in Jacksonville, spoke Friday on The Florida Roundup about the law and efforts to help Floridians who don’t have housing.
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