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The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 662-acre prescribed burn today at Lake Apopka North Shore.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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5/7/24
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101 American Flamingos were spotted across Florida. The largest group (50+) was in Florida Bay; 18 were counted in the Pine Island area and 14 were at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
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From Audubon Florida
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5/6/24
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"I could never have imagined what Deland looked like today after beginning its revitalization in 1985." Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore's two-part series on the transformation of Deland.
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By Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore
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5/6/24
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When hurricanes careen through Florida, they not only damage homes and businesses but also destroy forests and timber farms.
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From UF/IFAS
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5/6/24
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Community Health Centers are in all of Florida's 67 counties, serving patients in more than 800 locations - including Apopka, and dozens of mobile units and school-based sites statewide.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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5/6/24
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The state average has since declined 3 cents per gallon. Sunday's state average was $3.61 per gallon. That's only 3 cents more than what drivers paid this time last year.
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From AAA
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5/6/24
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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 housing development coming to Apopka.
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From Staff Reports
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5/5/24
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Is Apopka about to experience an apocalypse? Are college kids learning how to defend themselves against zombies starting to make sense? Are Preppers beginning to sound like pragmatic realists?
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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5/5/24
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs are essential for creating a more equitable and just society. However, implementing these programs in the United States has been challenging.
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While Florida was one of 15 states that opted out of the Summer EBT program this year, according to the department's guidelines, state officials have until August 15th to notify the U.S. Department of Agriculture whether Florida will participate in the summer of 2025.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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5/5/24
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Ransomware is a growing problem. Attacks have targeted individuals and organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, banks, cloud service providers, and even police departments.
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By Selcuk Uluagac, Florida International University
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5/5/24
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Austin Duran's tragic death in 2022 shocked the community and tore apart the morale of the Apopka Fire Department. Now, he will be honored nationally at a weekend ceremony.
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From Staff Reports
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5/2/24
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Situated on a prime 95-acre tract at 851 South Binion Road, the community, which will be known as Eden Crest, will consist of 300 single-family homes and townhomes.
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From First Continental
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5/2/24
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Why would the Florida Legislature offer no bills or resolutions about Grove Land Reservoir before funding it with $400 million? Opinion/Commentary by Craig Pittman of the Florida Phoenix.
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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5/2/24
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Florida offers countless opportunities to enjoy water recreation in pools, lakes, and other surrounding bodies of water. That is why water safety is critical.
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From the Department of health in Orange County
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5/2/24
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Olsen: "They're saying we're going to be adding 500,000 people. How many of those are coming to Apopka? What's our 2025 plan, or 2026 plan, or 2050 plan? We need to be thinking in advance."
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This is the 11th Anniversary of WOMEN BUILD. This transformative experience enables women to directly help other women and families in Seminole County and Apopka by raising dollars for and helping to construct Habitat homes. Watch the video and be inspired.
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From the Seminole County and Apopka Habitat for Humanity
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5/1/24
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At least 35,000 veterans were experiencing homelessness in 2023, according to HUD. While that's about half of what it was in 2009—things have plateaued in recent years despite active efforts to get that number to zero.
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By Elena Cox, Stacker
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5/1/24
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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 April 27th.
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From the Apopka Police Department
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5/1/24
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Commissioner-Elect Nadia Anderson shed the "elect" portion of her title to become the official commissioner occupying Seat #3. She joined Commissioner Nick Nesta (Seat #4) in taking their oaths of office at a ceremony held at City Hall on Tuesday.
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Frost’s bill would ensure that hurricane preparedness tools, alerts, and planning systems would address the needs of seniors, people with disabilities, non-English speakers, and rural and urban populations.
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From the Office of Rep. Maxwell Frost
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4/30/24
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How trains linked rival port cities along the US East Coast into a cultural and economic megalopolis
High-speed rail projects in California, Nevada, and Texas promise world-class service to the West and South. Can Florida be far behind?
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By David Alff, University at Buffalo
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4/30/24
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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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4/30/24
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Apopka voters made their choices for the Seat 3 and 4 City Commission elections on March 19th, and now they will watch as Nadia Anderson and Nick Nesta take their oaths and begin their four-year terms.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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4/29/24
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This new floor will address the increasing demand for complex care within the community. The 30,230-square-foot expansion adds 38 inpatient beds, including cardiovascular progressive care beds and four dialysis bays.
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From AdventHealth News
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4/29/24
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