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Wekiva Springs
DEP drags its feet on halting pollution of Florida’s precious springs
Most importantly, the springs give us windows into our drinking water supply because each one is connected to our aquifer. If the springs are healthy, so is our drinking water. more
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Wylam responds to no-confidence vote by Apopka Firefighters Association
Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam responded to the no-confidence vote taken by the Apopka Firefighters Association at its February 7th meeting, and announced at the March 1st City Council meeting. more
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Apopka Police Department
Apopka Police Department announces its 2022 awardees
The Apopka Police Department announced its individual awards for 2022 on their Facebook page this week for Supervisor, Communications Technician, and Volunteer of the Year. more
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No Confidence: Apopka Firefighters union votes overwhelmingly against Chief Wylam
The vast majority of the 90-member Apopka Professional Firefighters Association voted that they have no confidence in Fire Chief Sean Wylam at their February 7th meeting.  more
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Orange County opens Office of Tenant Services
With rising rents, a need for safe and affordable housing, and tenants not knowing their legal rights, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners opened its Office of Tenant Services. 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 February 25th. more
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Downtown Apopka
Can a group of college students transform Downtown Apopka?
The students spent last fall collecting and analyzing data on traffic and recent vehicle-related deaths, land use, demographics, city services and infrastructure, market conditions, and urban form.  more
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The Tuskegee Airmen.
Orange County Mayor Demings honors local Tuskegee Airmen Chapter with proclamation
One of the most uplifting stories of perseverance and courage that emerged from World War II is the journey of the Tuskegee Airmen. more
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Florida audit finds issues with the Road Ranger program
A recent audit from the Florida Auditor General’s office showed uncorrected discrepancies with a program designed to assist stranded motorists. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: February 19th-25th
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 Police Department announces 2022 awards
The Apopka Police Department announced its individual awards for 2022. Among the awardees are Brian Kennedy (Officer of the Year), Officer Lauren Bordeaux (Rookie), and Holly Reardon (Civilian). more
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Bipartisan bill seeks to study medical cannabis for veterans
The bill would create a research plan for the Department of Veterans Affairs to study the effectiveness of medicinal cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder. 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 six articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including details on a cancelled workshop on the Gannon report. more
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Apopka Fire Department
Workshop cancellation puts Apopka Fire Department one step closer to the abyss
For the second time in less than two weeks, the City canceled a workshop on the Gannon report, a 45-page draft, and a 27-page response critical of the Apopka Fire Department. more
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The attempted car-jacking incident took place at the Shoppes of Wekiva Plaza on Rock Springs Road in Apopka.
APD looking for suspect in Wednesday's attempted car-jacking incident in the Shoppes at Wekiva Plaza parking lot
The Apopka Police Department responded to an attempted car-jacking in the Shoppes at Wekiva Plaza parking lot (1545 Rock Springs Road) on Wednesday evening. more
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The Rock Springs Publix at 1545 Rock Springs Road
Apopka Police Department responds to robbery near Rock Springs Publix
The Apopka Police Department responded to a robbery near the Rock Springs Publix at the Wekiva Plaza (1545 Rock Springs Road) this evening. more
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Orange County Clerk of Courts hosting event to help residents get back on the road
Orange County customers with outstanding traffic tickets and criminal fines will have an opportunity to pay overdue court obligations while saving the 25 percent collections agency surcharge.  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 February 18th. more
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Hurricane Ian on Sept. 28, 2022.
FEMA assistance to Hurricane Ian survivors surpasses $1 billion
FEMA has provided more than $1 billion for 380,000 Florida survivors of Hurricane Ian, as part of the $5.5 billion in federal support. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: February 12th-18th
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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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 last week... all in one place, including details on Gannon's report on the Apopka Fire Department. more
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According to its report, Gannon observed filthy respiratory protection equipment in most of the stations, unsealed dirty SCBA masks in the same compartment as hazmat boots, dirty air-purifying respirator attachments in the brush trucks, and other unsanitary practices.
Show and Tell: Gannon includes 27 photos of the Apopka Fire Department that illustrate a grim story
In this three-part series, The Apopka Voice analyzes the GES response to the City and AFD. What does it say about this department and the administration? What can the AFD learn from the report? more
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Fatal shooting in South Apopka kills man in his 20s
Deputies for the Orange County Sheriff's Office responded to gun violence in South Apopka Friday morning, which resulted in the death of a man in his 20s. more
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Entrance to historic Eatonville, a town north of Orlando in Orange County.
In Hurston’s Florida hometown of Eatonville, development plans inspire a revolt
Zora Neale Hurston learned that confidence while growing up in the Central Florida town of Eatonville. It happens to be the oldest incorporated Black town in America. more
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Apopka Fire Department - Station #1
Firefighters' comments describe a range of dysfunction inside the Apopka Fire Department
In this three-part series, The Apopka Voice analyzes the GES response to the City and AFD. What does it say about this department and the administration? What can the AFD learn from the report? more
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