Officer Davin Keitt is only 19 years old, was born in Orlando, and grew up in Apopka, where he attended and graduated from Apopka High School in 2023.
While nearly half of the people who opened claims after Milton received payment from Citizens, the payout rates for Debby and Helene's claims were much lower (24% and 28%, respectively) because floods mainly caused the damage.
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media in the areas of family life, youth development, natural resources, horticulture, and agriculture.
Natural gas isn’t just a choice for today—it’s a smart investment in your future. If your New Year’s goals include saving money, enhancing energy efficiency, or making sustainable lifestyle changes, the District is here to help you achieve them easily.
The UF/IFAS Best Management Practices Lab is using drones to develop algorithms that estimate nutrient application rates for optimal crop yields.
School bus drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school, creating a reliable bridge between home and education.
HB 89 would allow local governments to authorize “small-footprint grocery stores” in food insecure areas, as designated by the state Office of Economic and Demographic Research.
While encouraging, leaders caution against complacency. Overdose deaths remain two to three times higher than a decade ago, fueled by the rise of fentanyl.
Florida KidCare is a Medicaid expansion program for children aged 5-18 whose families earn too much to qualify for the traditional Medicaid program.
On Jan. 8, 2025, a team of specialists on tobacco use and health policy published a report that draws together the available scientific evidence on how best to support people to quit vaping nicotine.
Nationally, CMS reports that 23.6 million people enrolled for 2025 coverage, including 3.2 million new consumers. Total enrollment is record-breaking, CMS said in a statement.
With forecasts predicting potential bouts of chilly conditions, these shelters are crucial in ensuring that vulnerable residents have access to a safe refuge.
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.
First Presbyterian Church of Apopka/One Family Church is opening its doors on nights this week for residents who are unsheltered or without heat from 7pm-7am on days with sustained temperatures below 40 degrees on a trial basis.
The state said that at least 12 of the centers scrutinized were impacted by the devastation of Category 4 Hurricane Ian in September 2022.
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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, including details on the Apopka MLK Parade.
The new $500,000 Apopka Action Sports Park is an Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency project using tax increment fund revenue from the City of Apopka and Orange County.
Apopka and Orange County announce its schedule to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Zora Neale Hurston, and commemorate February as Black History Month.
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The Trace examines how a chief deputy in Ohio is fighting for a community policing approach to gun violence in the movement for police reform across the Midwest.
