Austin Duran to be honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend ceremony

The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

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.

New 300-home development coming to Apopka

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.

Who put $400 million into Florida budget for new reservoir? No one will say

Site of the Grove Land Reservoir project.

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.

DOH-Orange highlights National Water Safety Month

Florida offers countless opportunities to enjoy water recreation in pools, lakes, and other surrounding bodies of water. That is why water safety is critical.

Infrastructure and a lack of staffing are at the core of numerous problems in Apopka

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."

WOMEN BUILD raises more than $220,000 for Habitat Homes

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.

Veteran homelessness is on the rise despite government efforts—here's how it happens

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.

Apopka Police Department Arrest Report

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.

Anderson, Nesta sworn in; Apopka City Council begins a new session on Wednesday

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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Rep. Frost's bill to fix gaps in hurricane prep passes House

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.

An Acela, the flagship train of the Northeast corridor, moves through Connecticut.

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?

Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: April 21st-27th

The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.

Apopka City Council begins a new era

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.

AdventHealth Apopka debuts $26.3 million expansion

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.