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Tax abatements have long been a tool cities use to encourage developers to build homes low-income residents can afford.
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By Robbie Sequeira, Stateline
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2/6/24
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The group said it will require one million signatures of registered voters in Florida to get the measure on the ballot. As of December 31st, there are more than 13.3 million voters.
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By David Beasley, The Center Square
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2/6/24
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The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.
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From the Apopka Police Department and Staff Reports
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2/6/24
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If passed, HB 49 will ease child labor restrictions, allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to work the same hours as adults, and no legal requirements for breaks in the workplace.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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2/5/24
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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 new development in Apopka.
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From Staff Reports
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2/4/24
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Save Orange County is a Central Florida organization that has repeatedly had to fight off developer assaults on its rural community adjacent to the Econlockhatchee River.
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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2/1/24
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Demings: "Together, we celebrated newly installed public artwork on display at our Sculpture on the Lawn exhibit outside the County Administration Building and opened our doors to the public during our Open House and Job Fair event last month.
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By Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings
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2/1/24
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The Florida House will vote on HB 49, which would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to work more than eight hours per day and more than 30 hours a week during the school year.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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1/31/24
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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 27th.
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From the Apopka Police Department
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1/31/24
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The Apopka Police Department and agencies nationwide are using high-visibility enforcement techniques to improve the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians.
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From Staff Reports and the Apopka Police Department
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1/30/24
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Senate Bill 1716 would make significant changes to the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation by merging the corporation’s multiple accounts into one.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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1/30/24
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The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.
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From the Apopka Police Department and Staff Reports
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1/30/24
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The Wyld Oaks development is not Taurus or Benge Development. Their success rate in Apopka is unblemished, and they bring a plan that should be seen with optimism.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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1/29/24
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In case you missed it. The Apopka News Week in Review includes five articles that shaped the City... all in one place.
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From Staff Reports
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1/28/24
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The FDOT opened the remaining Wekiva Parkway lanes on Saturday, making the long-awaited connection between State Road 429, 417, and Interstate 4 a reality.
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From the Florida Department of Transportation
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1/28/24
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The Strongest Town Contest is an annual event sponsored by Strong Towns, a non-profit organization dedicated to building strong and resilient communities.
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From StrongTowns.org and Staff Reports
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1/25/24
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From investing in its residents and workforce to improving public transit and taking a stand against gun violence, Orange County made significant strides in 2023.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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1/25/24
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Apopka City Commissioner Alonzo Williams Jr.'s life will be celebrated at a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. at the Apopka Community Center/VFW building.
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From Staff Reports
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1/25/24
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Increased parking for trucks along I-4 will benefit drivers passing through the area and those living in Central Florida.
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From the Office of Maxwell Alejandro Frost
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1/25/24
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The issue arose in a House committee meeting Tuesday, where lawmakers were tweaking the state’s voucher program, allowing families to use public dollars for private education.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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1/25/24
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Last fall, Florida lawmakers were presented with a detailed report on the cost of modernizing the state’s prison system.
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
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1/24/24
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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 20th.
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From the Apopka Police Department
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1/24/24
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The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.
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From the Apopka Police Department and Staff Reports
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1/23/24
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January is National Radon Action Month, and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County encourages residents to protect their homes and families from radon exposure.
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From the Florida Department of Health/Orange County
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1/22/24
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In case you missed it: The Apopka News Week in Review includes seven articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on Apopka's first economic development director.
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From Staff Reports
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1/21/24
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