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Florida League of Women Voters helps returning citizens restore voting rights
The League of Women Voters is sending thousands of handwritten postcards to people with felony convictions, many of whom are unaware they may already be eligible to vote. more
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Can a walk about nothing inspire Apopkans to increase their public engagement?
My small West Virginia community of Charles Town is taking a much different approach to public engagement. We started a regular gathering called Walks About Nothing. These one-hour walks have no agendas or defined leader, and they’re open to anyone who wants to show up. more
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Apopka Police Department and Orange County Public Schools are hoping to resolve the SRO budget standoff this week
The Apopka Police Department, Orange County Public Schools, and four other agencies remain in a standoff over funding for School Resource Officers. more
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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 Apopka MLK Parade. more
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City breaks ground on Apopka Sports Park
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. more
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DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: National Jewish Health registered nurse Lindsay Waldman, left, prepares to administer a pediatric COVID vaccine to Emma Waas, 5, as her father, Andy Waas, comforts her on November 3, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine for the 28 million children aged 5-11 years old. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)
Federal officials warn Florida over KidCare battle
Florida KidCare is a Medicaid expansion program for children aged 5-18 whose families earn too much to qualify for the traditional Medicaid program. more
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Martin Luther King Jr.
Apopka and Orange County announce events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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. more
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Orange County Public Schools is hiring bus drivers and mechanics
School bus drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school, creating a reliable bridge between home and education. more
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Orange County receives windfall amount in 2024 Tourist Development Tax
Current TDT reserves totals of nearly $417 million helps Orange County reinvest in community projects and programs to benefit residents and visitors such as community venues, cultural arts, and the Convention Center. 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 January 4th. more
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Florida leads the nation (again) in Obamacare enrollment
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. more
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Cold weather conditions keep shelters in Apopka and Orange County open
With forecasts predicting potential bouts of chilly conditions, these shelters are crucial in ensuring that vulnerable residents have access to a safe refuge. more
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Orange County is planning for the future with Vision 2050
For Vision 2050 to be successful, the County must change its antiquated zoning rules to something a little more modern. As Orange County prepares for the next 30 years, it must change the way it manages growth . This strategy for the future is laid out in the County’s new long-term … more
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Time is running out to register for Apopka Citizens Police Academy
To become a member of the ACPAAA, volunteers must attend a 14-week Citizens Police Academy hosted by the Apopka Police Department. more
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New Year, New Blair: A community resolution for meaningful change
In Blair, Nebraska, Jake Loftis and his Local Conversation (Strong Towns Blair) are turning the idea of New Year’s resolutions into a powerful tool for community transformation. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: December 29th-January 4th
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 breaking ground on Apopka Sports Park
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. more
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DOH-Orange recognizes National Radon Action Month  
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. more
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Developing Story: Apopka church is opening its doors as a cold-weather shelter
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. more
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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 new garbage and recycling collection routes. more
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City Council: "Put a hold on new development until we have the infrastructure"
OCPS calculates that these 1,150 single-family homes will add an additional 472 students to our Apopka schools. This does not consider the unspecified number of Paulucci Acres multi-unit family units that will generate even more students. more
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Customer First: Orange County rolls out live training and extra support for permitting services
Orange County Government issues roughly 81,000 vertical building permits a year, making it the busiest and largest permitting agency in Central Florida. more
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Report: 18 of 20 surveyed adult day care centers weren't compliant
The state said that at least 12 of the centers scrutinized were impacted by the devastation of Category 4 Hurricane Ian in September 2022. more
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Blake Guyre performs at the Apopka Amphitheater this month.
Saturday Sounds returns in January
See Apopka's very own Blake Guyre perform the music of Elton John and Billy Joel live at the Apopka Amphitheater on January 25th from 5 PM to 7 PM! more
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Apopka garbage and recycling pickup schedules are changing next week
Starting next week, some parts of Apopka will have their garbage collected on Tuesdays and Fridays, while recycling collection will be on Wednesdays. more
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