For Friday, May 31, 2024
HEADLINE NEWS:
Feature Headlines
OCPS provides summer meals for children at no charge
‘Navy Mom Mary’ reminds significance of Memorial Day
Apopka High School Class of 2024
City in talks to buy property for homeless resource center
- Sales tax holiday starts June 1
- OCPS switches to summer schedule
- Saint Johns Water Management District explains the importance of reclaiming water
- Maintenance work may impact Wildlife Drive one weekend
- Fats, oils, and grease are the number one cause of sewer blockages
- Roman asked Jesus to heal his servant
- Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive maintenance work scheduled
OUR POSITION:
Safety of workforce is regulated
Mark Byrd, Guest Editorial
Florida’s farmers are committed to the safety of their workers because caring for their workforce is simply the right thing to do. Our farmers and ranchers maintain personal relationships with their workers and employees and treat them like family.
THE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY: OPINION & ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Hot weather use of fertilizer differs
Christine Moore, County Commissioner District 2
Starting tomorrow, June 1, the portion of Orange County Government’s Fertilizer Ordinance related to nitrogen and phosphorous is in effect once again under a blackout period that starts June 1 and ends September 30. Read more on page 2A.
Strengths of each graduate differ
Melissa Byrd, Orange County School Board, District 7
I want to revisit something that I like to cover every year at this time: the path to graduation. It looks different for every child and it is up to us, the adults, to make sure kids know that is ok. Read Byrd on page 2A.
I can only do what I can to help improve our nation’s leadership
Ike Hayden, Guest Editorial
I am done with worrying about it! I have had it with lying awake thinking about the future of our beloved nation. I know what I have decided for myself and my direction, and that is all that is required for me to be at peace with myself. Read Hayden on page 2A.
Proper use of irrigation guide will give the best results
The following applies to both potable and reclaimed water customers: No irrigation shall occur between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m; No more than 3/4 inch of water may be applied per irrigation zone on each day that irrigation occurs. Read more on page 6A.
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