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City of Apopka launches Business Retention and Expansion Program to boost local economy
The Business Retention and Expansion Program will include regular engagement with business owners, workshops, and access to technical assistance and funding opportunities. more
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Department of Health in Orange County offers students free physicals and vision screenings
As the school year kicks into high gear, it is more crucial than ever to ensure that students receive timely physicals and vision screenings. more
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Screenshot from the ad aired by the Florida House Republican Campaign Committee and endorsed by District 39 Rep. Doug Bankson.
Summersill perplexed by critical ad aired by Bankson, Florida House Republican Campaign Committee
Criticism of Summersill's $13,200 PPP loan is surprising since Bankson also utilized the program. In April 2020, Victory Church World Outreach Center in Apopka, where Bankson is the lead pastor and founder, received a $207,000 PPP loan. more
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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 September 28th. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: September 22nd-28th
The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.  more
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City of Apopka begins Hurricane Helene yard debris pickups
The City of Apopka’s Sanitation Division will take all properly prepared storm and regular yard maintenance debris. more
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Light it Up! More roadway lighting is underway to improve pedestrian safety
With pedestrians and cyclists injured or killed becoming far too common on our roads, Orange County has made roadway safety an important priority. more
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Apopka City Hall.
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 the final budget hearing. more
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Bankson focused on the core issues in his re-election campaign
Doug Bankson is the incumbent first-term representative of District 39 who spent six years on the Apopka City Council and won his seat in the Florida Legislature in 2022. more
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Orange County Corrections Officer Timothy Williams was honored by Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and the Board of Commissioners.
Orange County corrections officer honored as Florida Missing Children’s Day Citizen of the Year
The award recognizes exceptional, extraordinary, outstanding, or heroic efforts that result in the prevention of a child abduction or the recovery of a child from a situation of imminent danger. more
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Apopka City Council passes millage rate and budget despite chaos and turmoil at final hearing
At its final budget hearing, the Apopka City Council voted 5-0 to increase its millage rate from 4.1876 to 4.6876 for its fiscal year 2024/25 budget. It also approved a total budget of $201.2 million. But then, chaos and turmoil had their turn. more
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STEINHATCHEE, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 27: People walk down a street with a dog in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 27, 2024 near Steinhatchee, Florida. Hurricane Helene made landfall nearby last night as a category four storm but has weakened as it moves inland.
Hurricane Helene causes deaths, leaves hundreds of thousands without power in Florida
State and local officials are reporting more than half a dozen deaths in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which came ashore late Thursday night in the Big Bend region as a powerful Category 4 storm. more
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Apopka City Hall
Developing Story: Apopka City Council votes 5-0 to raise millage rate to 4.6876; 3-1 to approve $201.2 million budget
The Apopka City Council voted 5-0 to increase its millage rate from 4.1876 to 4.6876 on its Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget. It also approved a $201.2 million budget, which includes $97.8 million in the general fund. more
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Commissioner Moore announces transportation study for Apopka and Northwest Orange County
The planning process will include a significant public involvement plan which will inform and involve the citizens of the county and city. more
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Silver Glen Springs in Ocala is renowned for its crystal-clear waters. Other springs are suffering.
Florida ignores law requiring new rules to protect springs
The Florida Springs and Aquifer Protection Act designated 30 of the state’s waterways as “Outstanding Florida Springs,” which means they are such Florida treasures that they deserve extra protection. more
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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 September 21st. more
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Hurricane Helene.
Orange County under Tornado Watch; wind gusts up to 55 mph as Helene approaches Florida
Tropical Storm Warnings remain in effect for all of East Central Florida. Orange County is under a Tornado Watch until 8 p.m. this evening. Hurricane Helene has a very large wind field. Strong winds are the biggest concern in Central Florida, and in the coming hours, we will see conditions deteriorate. more
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Florida Disaster Contractors Network activated to connect homeowners with Florida licensed contractors for Post-Helene home repairs
Florida’s Disaster Contractors Network is a free resource founded by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, designed to connect homeowners with licensed contractors and suppliers to perform emergency repairs. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: September 15th-21st
The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.  more
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Breaking News: City announces hurricane-related closings for Thursday
The City of Apopka, Orange County Public Schools, St. Johns River Water Management District, and many other agencies and organizations have announced multiple closings and event postponements for Thursday because of Hurricane Helene. more
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Sandbags available to Orange County residents ahead of weather system
Residents will be provided with 10 unfilled sandbags and directed to the sand pile on site. All residents will need to bring their own shovels to fill their sandbags. more
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Breaking News: OCPS closing schools Thursday
The primary decision point for any potential closure is based on sustained wind speeds projected to exceed 35 mph. That is the threshold for our buses to be safely on the roads. more
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John H. Bridges Community Center
Orange County approves $6.9 billion budget; millage rate set at 4.4347
The Orange County Board of Commissioners approved a final $6.9 billion budget. The millage rate was passed without fanfare at 4.4347 mills, a 5.05 percent increase over the rollback rate. more
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City Council proclaims National Hispanic Heritage Month
The Apopka City Council, at its September 18th meeting, officially observed National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th. more
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Hurricane Ian
Breaking News: Apopka makes sandbags available to its residents
The City of Apopka will have sandbags available for residents at Edwards Field, located at the corner of Forest and 1st Street behind Kit Land Nelson Park. more
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