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Orange Audubon Nature Center at Apopka Birding Park wins AIA Orlando Design Award 
Located at the entrance to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, the Nature Center will transform an abandoned building (a former truck repair shop) into a 3,400-square-foot, low-carbon, sustainability-focused educational visitor’s center.
Together, We Make Apopka Stronger
For ten years, The Apopka Voice has been honored to tell the story of Apopka. But our journey has never been a solo one. We’ve walked it side-by-side with the heart of this city, and we want to say 'thank you!'.
Boil Water Alert issued for parts of Apopka
Due to the temporary disruption in water service, a precautionary boil water advisory is being issued for all residents in Winding Meadows and Laurel Oaks.
A person uses a garden hose in an effort to save a neighboring home from catching fire during the Eaton Fire on Jan. 8, 2025 in Altadena, California.
Dozens of members of Congress from both parties plead with administration to unfreeze FEMA grants
Members of Congress from both political parties are calling on the Trump administration to unfreeze funding for a grant program that helps local communities better prepare for natural disasters.
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 May 10th.
Local News
Medicaid provides health insurance coverage for more than 82 million Americans.
Why do cuts to Medicaid matter for Americans over 65? 2 experts on aging explain why lives are at stake
Earlier this month, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated that 8.6 million Americans would lose their health insurance coverage should the proposal become law.
Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: May 4th-10th
The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles. 
OP/ED: Floridians don't want trophy hunts of bears
This unprecedented and isolated incident has understandably triggered strong emotions. But emotional reactions - particularly fear and a desire for retribution - must not guide state wildlife policy.
Apopka honors city clerks with proclamation during Council meeting
The proclamation celebrated the long-standing role of municipal clerks in the public sector, referring to the position as a “time-honored and vital part of local government” and “the oldest among public servants.”
Why “permanent” retainers aren’t so permanent
A fixed retainer is a wire placed behind the teeth and bonded on to hold those teeth in place. It is usually attached to the front six teeth. It can extend further back, but the more teeth included, the more opportunities there are for breakage. 
DOH-Orange promotes drowning prevention during National Water Safety Month
Water safety is very important in Florida due to the widespread access to water. Children ages 1-4 years old are more likely to drown in a home swimming pool than children ages 5-19 years old,  who are more likely to drown in natural bodies of water.
Since our founding in 2015, we have remained committed to bringing our readers the most important local news stories. We are celebrating ten years this December, so with ten months leading to the big date, we'll be sharing memories along the way. We also want to hear from you so we can make the next ten even better! Read on for more details...
Sunday's state average is 17 cents less than a week ago, 22 cents less than a month ago, and 54 cents less than this time last year.  
Business
Wekiva High wins Banana Split Showdown
The Geode Sundae: Bruleed bananas with scoops of black sesame, ube, and coffee chocolate ice cream, with bada bing cherry coulis and red miso caramel. Finished with almond white chocolate drizzle, candied coconut, and a cloud of spiced cream was a winner for the Wekiva High Culinary Team.
Lawmakers convene in a joint session in the Florida House of Representatives chamber to hear Gov. Ron DeSantis deliver the State of the State address on March 4, 2025.
House marries insurance litigation changes to phosphate mining bill
The original Senate proposal would establish a defense for companies from lawsuits related to pollution on sites of former phosphate mines, which had drawn wide support, with only three senators voting against it on April 15th. The House tacked on a proposal Friday that would award attorney’s fees to the winning party in insurance litigation to a Senate bill that would extend new legal …
Is your phone listening to you? We fact-checked five surveillance myths
To address these concerns, Stacker.com investigated five common fears about tech surveillance and separated fact from fiction.
The original proposal would allow employers during the school year to schedule any 16- and 17-year-old Floridian to work for unlimited hours and days without breaks.
Did you know Florida avocados have less fat than the popular Hass variety, making them the lean, green star of your fiesta spread? With 60% more potassium than bananas, they bring a nutritional punch to every bite.
Originally constructed as a gas station, the building has long stood as a landmark at one of the city's most prominent intersections.
The Apopka Voice has remained committed to asking the questions that our readers want to hear, and finding the answers that they deserve to have.
Health

All eyes on Florida’s new statewide Medicaid managed-care bill

The Florida Capitol building on Aug. 12, 2024.

The program would open to every Medicaid-eligible intellectually disabled person, including those already enrolled in the iBudget program and a different Medicaid managed-care program known as the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care long-term care program.

Florida hemp industry wins another reprieve from regulations this year

With Congress largely silent on the issue, it has been up to the states to regulate hemp-derived THC products since the U.S. Farm Bill legalized hemp in 2018.

Measles could again become widespread as cases surge worldwide

Measles is one of the most infectious diseases on the planet.

In the U.S., as of May 2, 2025, health authorities have confirmed 935 cases of measles affecting 30 states. This is a huge surge compared with the 285 cases reported in 2024. A large measles outbreak is happening in Canada, too, with over 1,000 cases.

Orange County announces payments for medical debt relief

It is important to know that the program does not accept applications. Instead, eligible debt is identified through partnerships with hospitals, healthcare providers, and collectors, then purchased directly by Undue Medical Debt.

Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection

Infants can get vaccinated against whooping cough starting at 6 weeks of age.

The U.S. has recorded 8,485 cases of whooping cough in 2025. That’s compared with 4,266 cases during the same period in 2024.

AAA offers safety tips for National Bike Month

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2023, 1,166 bicyclists were killed in traffic crashes, and an estimated 49,489 bicyclists were injured.

Orange County Medical Clinic's COACH program surpasses 50% of 2024 screenings

Once an individual is screened, and if they don’t have a primary care provider, they can meet with an OCMC eligibility counselor to see if they qualify for medical services at the Orange County Medical Clinic.

Medicaid cuts could rock state’s budget, provider pay, and the care being delivered

Paper cutout family with house under a Medicaid umbrella

Deep reductions in spending on Medicaid and food programs for low-income families would have a crushing effect on Florida.

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 new Apopka Deputy Chief.
We look to you to ensure that we provide the needed budget to properly provide the Staff, equipment, supplies, and materials to get the job done in a timely and appropriate manner. No one wants to see a tax increase. To date, we have gotten what we have paid for.
National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
Redistricting is more than just redrawing maps — it follows traditional principles designed to protect voters and promote equity. Here’s what that means for Orange County residents.
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 May 3rd.
Brotherhood in the Flames: A glimpse into life with Apopka's tower truck firefighters
A tower truck isn't your average fire engine. It's a highly specialized vehicle equipped with an aerial platform and tools for high-angle rescues, ventilation, and major structure fires.
Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: April 27th-May 3rd
The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles. 
Opinion

Interdependence, engagement, and the trail to revitalization: Why your involvement matters in District 2

Community and economic success start with personal engagement—at work, in neighborhoods, and on our trails. Join us May 31st for the West Orange Trail Bridge Grand Reopening and help make District 2 a place where people want to live, work, and thrive.
Winter Garden and Apopka both began their CRAs in the early 1990s. The Winter Garden CRA created an explicit plan and measurable deliverables. Apopka’s CRA documents were just aspirational.
With recent changes to federal and state laws, there has been a growth of hostility towards immigrants in the community, as well as concerning ICE raids used to enforce new rules.
Every mile of road, every pipe in the ground, every pump or sewer or sidewalk—these are all promises. They’re not just infrastructure. They’re obligations. Residents pay their taxes with the reasonable expectation that the city will maintain all the infrastructure it has built.
Bonus Content

Why do cuts to Medicaid matter for Americans over 65? 2 experts on aging explain why lives are at stake

Medicaid provides health insurance coverage for more than 82 million Americans.

When people over 65 lose Medicaid coverage, they stop seeing their doctors for preventive care due to high costs. This in turn leads to worse health outcomes and higher health care costs.

AI can scan vast numbers of social media posts during disasters to guide first responders

Rescuers need to know ASAP where they

Natural disasters prompt a flood of social media posts. AI can help sift the wheat of helpful information from the chaff of chitchat and misinformation.

How redefining just one word could strip the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect vital habitat

Green sea turtles, like this hatchling in Florida, are endangered due in part to habitat destruction and fishing nets.

The public has until May 19 to weigh in on a Trump administration plan that would leave many endangered species at much greater risk.

Lady Gaga bomb plot: Thwarted plan lifts veil on the gamification of hate and gendered nature of online radicalization

Lady Gaga performs at Copacabana Beach on May 3, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Instead of promoting diversity, many social networks and other popular digital platforms function as machines for the production and circulation of hate.