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According to sources inside the AFD, Wil Sanchez, the AFD's Deputy Fire Chief, will step in as interim fire chief for Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam.
Developing Story: Deputy Chief Wil Sanchez to take over as Interim Apopka Fire Chief
The Apopka Voice has learned from three sources, two inside the Apopka Fire Department with knowledge of the events, and speaking under the condition of anonymity, that Deputy Fire Chief Wil Sanchez will be named AFD Interim Fire Chief on Monday. more
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Homelessness is on the rise across the U.S.
Homeless service providers could help more people overcome homelessness if they measured success differently
Homelessness has many complex causes, including unemployment, housing affordability, and health problems. 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 July 20th. more
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The people who feed America are going hungry 
The 2.4 million or so farmworkers who are the backbone of America’s agricultural industry earn among the lowest wages in the country. more
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Students at West Defuniak Elementary School in Defuniak Springs.
State officials predict Florida K-12 enrollment will continue to grow
Enrollments in Florida schools decreased by 6% in the fall of 2020 during the pandemic. While they have begun to increase, they remain 3% below their prior level. more
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Century Tower at the University of Florida.
Presidential searches taking off at three Florida universities
University of Florida and Florida A&M University announced candidates to tap as interim presidents following resignations by both institutions’ leaders, while Florida Atlantic University will kick off its second presidential search since its most recent president left in 2022.  more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: July 14th-20th
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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Apopka City Hall.
Trust and integrity must return to the Apopka City Council
The Council needs to get to the bottom of Mayor Nelson's accusation. I know it may seem like we are already at rock bottom in many ways, but a member of the Council simply cannot make statements like that from the dais without proving their words. more
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Outdoor adventures await campers at Orange County Parks and Recreation
Five family-friendly Orange County campgrounds offer sought-after amenities, including fire rings, grills, water, electricity, picnic tables, showers, and restrooms. 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 seven articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on a new restaurant opening in Apopka. more
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JP Hodgkins stands inside his Eagle Scout project - a recreation area for Apopka Fire Station #2.
My endorsement for Apopka Fire Chief: JP Hodgkins
JP Hodgkins will be the Apopka Fire Chief one day, and I am endorsing his ascension. It might be a few years, but the 18-year-old Hodgkins, a recent graduate of Apopka High School, is on the right path and possesses all the qualities he needs to succeed. more
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EV changers on Florida’s Turnpike.
Florida sits on federal EV money that could provide more chargers
Florida submitted a plan for spending the money, which the federal government approved. But now, Florida is one of 15 states that will not allow companies to apply for the money. more
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One million Floridians have been disenrolled from Medicaid since 2023
The federal government asked states to provide continuous Medicaid coverage to those enrolled during the COVID-19 pandemic, even if their circumstances changed, making them ineligible for coverage. more
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FHP Requests the public’s help in identifying driver and occupants involved in hit-and-run crash on I-4 in Orange County
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is requesting assistance from the public to help identify a driver who fled the scene of a crash this week. more
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Apopka Fire Department - Fire Station #1
A Tale of Two Perspectives: Nelson and Klepper differ on Sean Wylam's tenure as Apopka Fire Chief
On Wednesday, Apopka Professional Firefighters Association President Alex Klepper and Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson had contrasting opinions on Sean Wylam's time as a fire chief and his career as a firefighter. more
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Commissioner Nick Nesta (left), Commissioner Alexander Smith (center), and Mayor Bryan nelson (right) at a previous Apopka City Council meeting.
Nesta responds to Smith's email
Commissioner Nick Nesta, who Commissioner Alexander Smith called out in an email last month that accused him of being "degrading, offensive, insulting, rude and disrespectful," responded to Smith in a statement of his own. more
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Operation Best Foot Forward: Back to School promotes pedestrian safety at crosswalks as students prepare for new school year
During Operation Best Foot Forward, plainclothes officers and deputies will cross streets at marked crosswalks, giving drivers enough time to slow down and stop safely. more
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Rep. Frost introduces the Energy Storage for Resilient Homes Act to save lives during hurricanes and extreme weather
With residents of Florida and Puerto Rico most vulnerable to some of the worst storms and natural disasters our country has seen, Reps. Frost and González-Colón want to ensure that every person and family can access home energy storage batteries. more
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A health care worker providing care to a patient.
CDC: More than 1 million Floridians couldn’t afford to see a doctor in 2022
The data for 2022, the latest available, put Florida among the states with the highest rates of people who skipped medical visits because of high costs. more
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Apopka City Hall.
Breaking News: City Council sets millage rate at 4.8399
At its July 17th special meeting, the Apopka City Council voted 5-0 to increase the millage rate to 4.8399 for its FY2024/25 budget. 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 July 13th. more
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Fireworks almost guaranteed at Apopka City Council meeting
Because the July 3rd meeting was canceled, the agenda is packed. Oh, and if you missed the July 4th fireworks, there are a couple of unresolved matters from the June 19th meeting that may make up for it in comparable explosiveness. more
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The balancing act required to keep communities thriving
The county is developing a new comprehensive plan known as Vision 2050. State law and county ordinances require developers to preserve 35% of land in passivity in the Wekiva River Basin area. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: July 7th-13th
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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Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson shakes the hand of newly appointed Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam in 2019.
Developing Story: Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam announces retirement
Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam has announced he will be stepping down, according to an email he sent to AFD firefighters and staff. Wylam's tumultuous time as Apopka's top firefighter will end October 31st. more
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