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Hurricane Milton marks busy hurricane season for Florida
By Steve Wilson | The Center SquareFlorida has been hit by 11 major hurricanes (Category 3 or greater) since 2004, but the state's exposure...
More resources to help locals in Hurricane Milton recovery
Several resources are available to assist people in recovering from the effects of Hurricane Milton, listed below.
County and city assistance
Orange County
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FEMA designates Orange County residents for individual assistance following Hurricane Milton
Orange County residents may now apply for federal disaster assistance for losses resulting from Hurricane Milton.To be eligible for federal aid under FEMA’s Individual...
Orange County opens residential Milton debris drop-off sites and begins curbside...
Beginning today, Orange County residents will have multiple options for disposing of debris from Hurricane Milton.
Vegetative debris drop-off
Beginning today, Monday, October 14, designated drop-off...
Preparation helping recovery after third Florida hurricane in 66 days
By Shirleen Guerra
The Center Square
More than 12,000 miles of state roads are cleared, nearly 2,000 areas on bridges have been inspected and 1,600 people...
Orange County October 11 Milton update: Many ways to help after...
Watch the full October 11 Orange County news conference on Hurricane Milton on YouTube or Vimeo.
How to help
Heart of Florida United Way: Donate to the...
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive remains closed due to flooding caused by...
Due to significant flooding caused by Hurricane Milton, the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive will remain closed until further notice, St. Johns River Water Management...
- Historic Mead’s Bottom area marked with mural
- City Council approves UCF to perform holiday concert
- Mayor to deliver State of City
- City program launched to support local businesses
- Pump strike teams on standby to support areas affected by floods
- Mustangs football game against Evans postponed
- APK football’s game against Cocoa cancelled due to Hurricane Milton
OUR POSITION:
No tolls, shoulder use, and 511 in use for Hurricane Milton evacuation
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he has directed the suspension of tolls across Central Florida and West Florida, as well as Alligator Alley, in preparation for Hurricane Milton. Tolls will be waived for seven days beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024.
THE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY: OPINION & ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Safety tips given for storm repair
Guest Article
The danger of a storm does not end when it passes. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County suggests taking the following safety precautions to prevent personal injury when addressing storm repairs. Read more on page 2A.
Voters must consider the effects of marijuana amendment
Ike Hayden, Editorial
Do you have any idea how much $60,000,000 is? If you had that in the bank and from the time you woke in the morning, got dressed, drank your first cup of “joe,” ate a hearty breakfast, and got into your car for your drive to work, you would have earned more interest on that money than most people make in a year at a regular job! Read Ike on page 2A.
Letters to the Editor:
Budget problems need solutions
Rod Olsen, Apopka
Rod Olsen, Apopka
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Lifestyle
Chicken Pie recipe can include some veggies in place of some...
For all of you busy cooks, here is Speedy Taco Supper. It will make a dozen tacos. This south-of-the-border feast is fast enough for...
Harbor House to help in establishing family justice center
Harbor House of Central Florida announced that it will be partnering with the team from the Family Justice Center Alliance, a program of Alliance...
Boat ramp at Hickory Point Recreation Complex finished
Hello Folks,
I’m writin’ my article on a Monday night which is out of character for me. I usually do this on Tuesdays but due to...
Sweet Potato Custard Pie would be delicious as a holiday dessert
Baked Chicken Breasts is an oven dish you will love. It comes from Margaret Reynolds in First Presbyterian Church of Apopka’s Treasures and Pleasures....
Sports
Apopka Blue Darters prepare for upcoming games
With hurricane Milton looming off the coast, the Apopka Darters held practice on Monday to ready themselves for a game against Cocoa High School....
A look at the Blue Darters vs the Cocoa High School...
This Thursday, October 10, the Apopka Blue Darters host the Cocoa High School Tigers. The Tigers will be the Blue Darters highest rated opponent...
Fueled by determination, man survives 30 hours on a Colorado mountain
Freezing rain poured down on hiker Steve Stephanides as he narrowly faced death on Colorado’s 14,231-foot Mount Shavano just weeks ago.