More states hope to rein in the harm that social media can do to teens’ mental health and privacy by approving laws that require age verification or parental consent, prohibit “addictive feeds,” or ban the apps for minors.
In case you missed it, The Apopka News Week in Review includes five articles that shaped the City—all in one place... including photos and highlights from the 16th Annual Apopka MLK Parade.
The commission will hold meetings and public hearings and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, which will focus on proposed expenditures for transportation purposes before inclusion in the proposed County annual budget.
The report comprehensively examines the shelter’s accomplishments and community support in the past year. Most notably, OCAS achieved a 91% live release rate for dogs and 88% for cats, contributing to an overall live release rate of 89%.
One Family Church has graciously offered their facility as a shelter for these dates. We are working diligently with other community churches for future sites (if needed) during this cold weather season.
Due to this predicted cold weather, Orange County will support the Homeless Services Network in welcoming residents and people without stable housing to two area Warming Centers.
HB 379 is a 2023 law that prohibits phone use during instructional time, prohibits access to certain websites on school networks, and requires instruction to use social media responsibly.
The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly arrest report that includes arrests, crashes, calls for service, and traffic citations. This report is for the week ending January 18th.
The order empowers the Division of Emergency Management to coordinate the state and local response to the weather, expected to include up to four inches of snow in the Panhandle.
300 residents came out last Monday to look at a potential new 600-acre development (Paulucci) along Vick and Ponkan roads. Here we saw the problem again – no money offered by the developer, city, or county for external roadway infrastructure improvements.
A collaborative process begins immediately following a storm when Orange County Public Works crews monitor streets to assess high impact areas, review satellite images, and gather data.
The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.
Apopka came alive on Monday, as the community gathered for the 16th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, a vibrant celebration of unity, culture, and the enduring legacy of the civil rights leader.
The report published Monday urges state lawmakers to opt into SUN Bucks, a federal summer program that gives low-income families financial assistance for food.
Rodriguez will strive to accomplish these goals through increased community outreach, collaborative partnerships, and grants to expand services and comprehensive care through preventative measures.
Since 2022, seven of the 12 largest insurance companies have stopped issuing new policies to homeowners in California, citing increased risks due to climate change. California isn’t alone: The same thing has happened in other vulnerable states, including Louisiana and Florida.
This annual event, now in its 16th year, is dedicated to honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It stands as a testament to the enduring values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
In case you missed it. The Apopka News Week in Review includes six articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on a food pantry opening in Apopka.