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The City of Apopka announced its 2023 Holiday Schedule.
Christmas in Apopka: City announces its 2023 Holiday Schedule
Get ready to unwrap the magic and light up your nights because Apopka is gearing up for a month-long celebration that will turn the ordinary into extraordinary!
District 2 Corridor of the Year: ...and the winner is?
The winning team also earned significantly higher engagement scores for every neighborhood, hosting and recruiting people from the neighborhood to clean up their own front entranceways.
Everything coming to Disney Plus in December
December is already upon us, and Disney Plus has a host of new content to take us through the start of the holidays!
Office for a Drug-Free Community leads efforts to curb opioid deaths
The potency of illicit fentanyl on the street is unknown, even to the person mixing it. It is a case of trial and error, and the errors are too often fatal.
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 November 25th.
Local News
Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: November 19th-25th
The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles. 
Apopka Fire Station #5
Apopka Fire Station #5 hosting book fair
  The Apopka Fire Department and Apopka Police Department, in partnership with Re-Imagine Communities, are hosting the 2023 Apopka Reading Heroes Scholastic Book Fair.   Calling all book lovers and literary enthusiasts!   Get ready to embark on a literary journey like never before as the Apopka Fire Department transforms …
The 8th Annual North Shore Birding Festival starts this Thursday.
8th Annual Lake Apopka North Shore Birding Festival begins this Thursday
The North Shore Birding Festival highlights the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 20,000-acre Lake Apopka North Shore.

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The Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka and the City of Apopka present this annual parade on December 9, 2023. …
The City of Apopka welcomes you to their annual Tree Lighting, as they light up Kit Land Nelson Park for the holidays. Enjoy holiday music, photos with Santa, kids activities and more!  …
This festive holiday event features a display with hundreds of nutcrackers, a visit with Santa, bounce houses, food vendors, seasonal entertainment, face painting, crafts and more!
Business
More than 20 companies hiring at 11th Annual Paychecks for Patriots Job Fair dedicated to Veterans
Veterans from Lake, Osceola, Orange, Seminole, and Sumter counties are invited to this event, whether searching for their next job or transitioning to civilian life.
Plate Above Catering offers holiday meals to help "feed hope"
A social enterprise, Plate Above Catering is the exclusive caterer of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and provides financial support for the food bank’s Culinary Training Program.
Tyson Foods recalls 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets due to metal pieces
The recalled product is the dinosaur-shaped “Fun Nuggets” with a “use by” date of September 4th, 2024. If you have purchased this product, Tyson urges you to discard it immediately.
Veterans from Lake, Osceola, Orange, Seminole, and Sumter counties are invited to this event, whether searching for their next job or transitioning to civilian life.
Florida is the 13th state this year to introduce legislation that would roll back labor laws intended to protect minors, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
Since early 2023, the Division of Building Safety staff has been working with the Business Process Technology team to facilitate this change.
An unprecedented surge in the nationwide construction of new housing — mostly apartments — may finally be making a dent in fast-rising rents that have made life harder for tenants.

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Health

8 insurance facts that might surprise you

Here are eight facts to help simplify health insurance – and maybe help you realize it’s easier to get and less expensive than you think.

Here’s what you should know about COVID-19 cases ahead of Thanksgiving

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended Americans should get the updated COVID-19 vaccine.

The variant is slightly more dominant in the South, where it accounts for 31.5 percent of cases, according to the CDC, which includes Florida.

Food safety expert gives the scoop on holiday leftovers

According to Dr. Matthew Shannon, a UF Health emergency medicine physician, the holidays often bring an uptick in foodborne illness to the emergency department.

Being homeless means not being free − as Americans are supposed to be

Portland, Maine, officials ordered that a park be cleared of people who were homeless on Sept. 28, 2022, and that any trash be removed before a visit by a candidate for governor.

Those who are homeless need shelter to be safe; they don’t have it. They need a toilet for basic bodily functions; they don’t have one. They need a shower to keep clean; they don’t have it.

What is fentanyl, and why is it behind the deadly surge in US drug overdoses?

Only a small amount of fentanyl is enough to be lethal.

As fentanyl has become ubiquitous across the U.S., it has transformed the illicit drug market and raised the risk of overdose.

Florida Health Insurance: Five things to remember during Open Enrollment

If you’re ready to pick a plan, here are a few things you should remember while browsing the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Officials say Florida faces healthcare provider shortage

Lt. Cmdr. Kaitlyn Schiavone, a Navy dermatologist at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, conducts an exam with a 6-year-old.

Over 20% of Florida physicians are over the retirement age of 65, and Florida ranks sixth in the U.S. for the highest percentage of physicians over 60.

Open Enrollment for 2024 Marketplace Healthcare plans begin today

Open Enrollment for a 2024 Marketplace health plan runs from November 1 to January 15. To try and simplify this year’s shopping process, the federal government is reducing the number of plans offered on the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Recruitment begins for Florida’s first post-foster care longterm study 

The Florida Youth Experiences Study will follow 325 foster youth for five years as they transition into adulthood and full independence.

Government
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 sale of the Highland Manor.
The US government is saying, “I want you,” to tech workers looking for their next gigs, according to the online news site Wired. But one employer is still …
FusionFest's mission is to celebrate the people and cultures that make Central Florida awesome by showcasing talents, sharing stories, and driving innovation.
Breaking News: Missing Apopka girl is located
The Apopka Police Department announced today that Makenzie Rose Kepka, the Apopka girl missing since November 8th, has been located.
In Case You Missed It; The Apopka News Week in Review
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 a new candidate running for Seat #3 on the city commission.
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 November 11th.
Opinion

Giving Tuesday in Apopka is an opportunity to help a local non-profit

GivingTuesday is a Movement that Unleashes the Power of Radical Generosity Around the World. It reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity.
Cities or communities need to inspire a spirit of creativity and generosity and become a kind of platform that draws in creative, entrepreneurial, and innovative people.
Do we love our cities and communities? Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore continues her series with this installment.
You may have heard that Florida calls itself “The Sunshine State.” Yet Florida is also one of just six states that failed to apply for funds from the federal government’s $7 billion “Solar for All” pot.
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New eBook From BookTrib Showcases Excerpts from Some of the Hottest Books

New eBook From BookTrib Showcases Excerpts from Some of the Hottest Books

(NewsUSA) - BookTrib.com, a leading source of news, reviews and information about the book industry for more than 20 years, is excited to announce the launch of a new ebook showcasing excerpts from …

Shopping for video games this holiday season? What you need to know

(BPT) - Are video games at the top of your kids' wish lists this year? Chances are good that they are. In a recent survey of U.S. adults and children aged 10 through 17 by the Entertainment Software …

Lacey Chabert's Top Tips for Easy Holiday Hosting

(BPT) - The holidays are a festive time of year full of friends, family and fun. Hosting events in your home is a great way to bring loved ones together, but it also can be overwhelming. Fortunately, …

10 of the most downloaded mobile games of all time

Gamesville has compiled the 10 most downloaded games for Android devices using data from AppBrain.