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APOPKA, Fla. - A new mural in downtown Apopka has drawn accusations of plagiarism after an artist from Iowa claimed the design closely resembled her earlier work.

What we know:

Ridge Bonnick, a local artist, painted a new mural in downtown Apopka that closely resembles another artist’s work. The mural was commissioned by Main Street Apopka, and Bonnick says he was following the agency’s directions without knowing the design’s origin.

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After the similarity was noticed, Bonnick added the original artist’s name to the mural.

What we don't know:

It remains unclear whether Main Street Apopka provided Bonnick with the design or knew it closely mirrored another artist’s work. The agency’s executive director declined to comment directly on this

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