The Apopka Police Department added six new officers during a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall, bringing the department’s total sworn personnel to 128.
In a spirited virtual town hall hosted by The Apopka Voice, former Congressman Alan Grayson laid out his platform for the Florida Senate District 15 special election, addressing affordable housing, public schools, insurance reform, and local infrastructure.
The City of Apopka is moving forward with its 2025–2026 matching grant program, offering funding ranging from $500 to $5,000 for schools and nonprofits serving youth and senior citizens.
The 2650 Foundation is hosting its second annual Fifteen Days of Hope, a community initiative honoring the memory of Apopka Firefighter Austin Duran. From June 30 to July 15, residents can participate in supporting first responders and foster stronger community bonds.
Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at any of the 13 Goodwill stores in Orange and Seminole counties, including one in Apopka. All donations will go to Annabel’s Closet, an organization that provides furniture, bedding, and other household essentials to people leaving abusive situations.
Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley is calling for a proactive strategy to install conduit for future fiber-optic infrastructure during new development projects. Citing public safety needs and skyrocketing retrofit costs, he says laying the groundwork now could save the city millions.
Since their experiments started, scientists at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center have been supplying their hops to Tampa Bay-area brewers and others around Florida.
Members of Congress are debating whether to make significant cuts to Medicaid and other social safety net programs. If the Senate passes its version of the tax-and-spending package that the House approved in May 2025, millions of Americans will soon face exactly this kind of disruption.
Marijuana, the THC-containing part of the cannabis plant, impairs driving performance by diminishing motor coordination, multitasking abilities, reaction time and distance perception, according to a report from the National Transportation Safety Board.
In Florida, where 760,000 Medicaid enrollees rely on community health centers, advocates say the cuts would destabilize preventive care and overwhelm hospitals.
Developed by experts in social sciences and cancer treatment, the curriculum through UF Extension Online features 14 self-paced modules that address a wide range of concerns commonly faced during the early stages of a cancer journey.
AAA’s review of crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows a 30% increase in deadly crashes involving teen drivers during summer compared to the rest of the year.
Preventive care, like annual wellness checkups and screenings, can help you stay healthy and prevent illness from starting or getting worse. Ignoring what seems like a minor symptom now could allow it to develop into something bigger down the road.
Health isn't just about reacting when things go wrong. It's about proactive care and recognizing the early whispers of trouble.
According to the most recent data available, there are approximately 53 million caregivers in the United States.
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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 Vision Apopka.
Deputies from the Orange County Sheriff's Office responded around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday to the area near the intersection of E. Ella J. Gilmore Street and Clarcona Road in South Apopka, where they found the injured man, believed to be between 18 and 20 years old.
Over the past decade, our newsroom has taken on a handful of deeply rooted issues that demanded more than daily news coverage. Here are some examples, and why we do it.
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With blockbuster films costing hundreds of millions of dollars, the way two musical notes manipulate tension in ‘Jaws’ serves as a reminder that less can be more.
Conservationists have to search rough terrain and thousands of automated photographs to find the elusive cats. Artificial intelligence can help them work more accurately and more efficiently.
Changes to forests, and how close people and their livestock live to them, have changed tick habitats and the risks humans face of Lyme disease and other illnesses.
A public health researcher explains the signs someone is developing heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and what to do.
