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Florida to convene special session to ban private employer vaccine mandates
Governor DeSantis wants a law on the books banning employer vaccine mandates by year’s end, and also wants lawmakers to ensure Florida’s ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ is “fortified” By … more
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Apopka firefighters union responds to Mayor Nelson's remarks about two-person squads
Editor's Note: After reading Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson's remarks in The Apopka Voice about the Apopka Fire Department, its two-person staffing fire of apparatus, two-person squads, and the motives of … more
Apopka Burglary Report
APD Burglary Report: October 10th-16th The Apopka Burglary Report for October 10th-16th shows 16 burglaries reported in Apopka. Chief Michael McKinley of the Apopka Police Department tells … more
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Job Hiring Fair in Apopka Thursday, Oct. 21; offers and bonuses 'will be made' to most qualified candidates
From the Orange County Newsroom Orange County Public Works Department (OCPW) is hosting a Job Hiring Fair tomorrow, Thursday, October 21 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.. This event will take place at the … more
Nelson pushes back on criticism of Apopka Fire Department "squads"
By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor During a recent interview with The Apopka Voice, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson discussed a range of subjects, but none more strongly than the Apopka Fire Department. In … more
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DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is this weekend in Apopka
From Staff Reports and the DEA Take-Back Day website DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, October 23rd from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Orange Country Sheriff's Office Substation … more
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Help Apopka become a 'Keep America Beautiful' affiliate
From the City of Apopka Newsletter The City of Apopka is excited to announce that they are in the process of becoming a Keep America Beautiful Affiliate! Keep America Beautiful is a national … more
Apopka Police Department Arrest Report
APD Arrest Report for October 5th-11th The Apopka Police Department reported the following statistics: Calls For Service 1,600 Traffic Citations 37 Crash Reports 30 Arrests … more
Experts give trick-or-treating the green light this year. Anchiy/E+ Collection via Getty Images
Simple safety tips for trick-or-treating after Fauci greenlighted Halloween 2021
Details on Apopka's Halloween in the Park event this Saturday, below By Meg Sorg, Purdue University The air is getting chillier, pumpkins are perched on porches, and kids across the country are … more
AAA: Florida drivers could face another round of rising gas prices
"It appears the pain at the pump is going to get worse before it gets better," said Mark Jenkins spokesman, AAA From AAA Florida gas prices are slightly higher than a week ago. The state … more
Floridians can soon download state driver’s licenses, ID cards beginning mid-November
By John Haughey | The Center Square Floridians by mid-November will be able to download their driver’s licenses and identity cards onto their smartphones via a mobile app developed by the … more
Apopka business awarded Vendor of the Year by Lowes
LiveTrends Design Group receives prestigious award From the Licursi Group and Staff Reports The LiveTrends Design Group , an Apopka-based business, was recognized as Vendor of the Year by … more
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Can Apopka Do More To Honor Veterans?
Opinion By Cindy Cummings Florida has always been a place where veterans come to settle. USA Today reports that the state ranks third in the national rankings, with 1.44 million veterans … more
Commissioner Diane Velazquez with her husband Ed filed an application to run for Seat#2 this morning.
In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review
8 stories that shaped Apopka's news … more
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Apopka hires 36-year veteran of Orange County to take over as Public Services Director
By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor It's been a rough couple of years for the Apopka Public Services Department. In May, Jeff Weatherford left as its director after only nine months on the job. Before … more
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How will Apopka spend its American Rescue Plan funding? Velazquez pushes for workshop
By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor Apopka City Administrator Edward Bass announced more details on the city's portion of the American Rescue Plan funding at the October 13th City Council meeting. … more
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Socialism, 9/11, flooding in Louisiana, COVID-19 and Rock Springs Ridge - Oh my!
By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor Question: What does socialism, 9/11, flooding in Louisiana, and the pandemic have in common with Rock Springs Ridge, and when is $2.5 million worth more than $10 … more
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Breast cancer surgeon: "Early detection saves lives"; Apopka Fire Dept. now selling t-shirts to support breast cancer awareness
Women in need of screening who are uninsured or underinsured can schedule a mammogram with AdventHealth at a reduced cost of $30 From AdventHealth and Apopka Fire Department October is always a … more
Gopher tortoise advocate speaks at City Council against RSR selling conservation area
By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor Kim Buchheit is an Apopka resident, a licensed professional land surveyor with 38 years of experience interpreting deeds and matters of title, and an advocate for … more
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Apopka Recreation Department and APD hosting women's self-defense classes again
From Staff Reports and the City of Apopka The Apopka Police Department and Apopka Recreation Department are proud to host free self-defense classes for women. Each class is two nights in the … more
Apopka Burglary Report
APD Burglary Report: October 3rd-9th The Apopka Burglary Report for October 3rd-9th shows four burglaries reported in Apopka. Chief Michael McKinley of the Apopka Police Department tells us … more
Breaking News: Nick Nesta running for Apopka City Commission
Election 2022 From Staff Reports Nick Nesta, an Apopka realtor who ran in the special election for Seat #2 in 2020, will try again in 2022. Nesta filed an application this afternoon at City Hall … more
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In Orange County Public Schools, over 1,400 students are absent and unaccounted for
From Staff Reports The Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is the ninth-largest district in the United States and the fourth largest in Florida. It serves more than 206,000 students at 202 schools. … more
Apopka Police Department Arrest Report
APD Arrest Report for October 5th-11th The Apopka Police Department reported the following statistics: Calls For Service 1,434 Traffic Citations 44 Crash Reports 18 Arrests … more
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Florida fines county $3.57M for vaccine mandate that cost 14 workers their jobs
In addition to Leon County, Orange Country and the city of Gainesville required workers to be vaccinated or lose their jobs. Other municipalities, such as Miami-Dade County and the city of Tampa, … more
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