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A major sugar company is harvesting its sugar crop. Big Sugar is pushing a bill that would let it shut up its critics.
Big Sugar wants Florida lawmakers to make its critics shut up
Two bills moving through the Florida Legislature would expand Florida’s “veggie libel” law to include sugar, giving large agricultural producers new legal tools to challenge public criticism. Environmental groups, free-speech advocates, and even some conservative activists say the measures primarily benefit U.S. Sugar and other major growers at the expense of transparency. more
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Orange County upgrades AED network across public buildings to strengthen emergency response
Orange County has upgraded its automated external defibrillator network, equipping more than 70 public facilities with modern devices that can be monitored remotely and send instant alerts when used. County health officials say the investment improves response times and could save lives during sudden cardiac emergencies. more
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Apopka Art & Foliage Festival returns April 25–26 with art, plants, music, and family fun
Apopka’s signature spring festival is back for its 64th year with art, plants, live music, food, and family activities. Hosted by the GFWC Apopka Women’s Club, the free two-day event gives 100% of proceeds back to the community. more
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The Final Debate: Seven city commission candidates to meet at public forum Thursday night
Apopka voters will have one last chance to hear directly from city commission candidates this week. Seven contenders will take part in a public forum Thursday night focused on growth, infrastructure, budgeting, and quality-of-life issues. more
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The Orange County Supervisor of Elections' College Tour has visited Rollins College, Keiser University and Full Sail University. Upcoming stops include Valencia College and University of Central Florida.
Orange County Supervisor of Elections launches College Tour to engage student voters
The Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office is taking voter registration directly to college campuses through a new “College Tour” initiative. The program helps students navigate deadlines, ID rules, and address changes that can complicate voting. 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 7. more
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Apopka's final mayoral debate shows three governing styles — and one candidate still fighting old battles
In what may be the final debate of his political career, Mayor Bryan Nelson leaned heavily on past accomplishments — and repeatedly pointed to others when discussing the city’s problems. A transcript review shows a sharp contrast in tone: challengers Nick Nesta and Christine Moore focus on systems and governance, while Nelson delivered 18 distinct blame statements. more
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Apopka Fair, concerts, murals headline packed spring events agenda at Wednesday DRC meeting
Carnival rides, outdoor concerts, and street festivals — not just site plans and stormwater maps — will take center stage when Apopka’s Development Review Committee meets Wednesday. The agenda includes the annual Apopka Fair and a slate of spring events spread across parks, downtown, and neighborhood streets. more
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Orange County Supervisor of Elections Karen Castor Dentel (at podium) at Edgewater High School on National Voter Registration Day, Sept. 17, 2025. “We look at different kinds of scenarios and ... make sure that we have a safety plan and that our elections continue,” she said.
Orange County Supervisor of Elections takes Bannon comment about ICE patrolling poll locations during midterms “very seriously”
Orange County’s top elections official says every eligible voter will be able to cast a ballot safely despite comments from political strategist Steve Bannon suggesting federal immigration officers could patrol polling places. Supervisor Karen Castor Dentel says her office is strengthening security and urging residents to consider voting by mail. more
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The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and the American Heart Association are "joining forces to support" an effort to get a Medicaid expansion before voters in November 2028.
Coalition working on Medicaid expansion in Florida grows by two
Two major national health organizations are throwing their support behind a renewed effort to expand Medicaid in Florida. Advocates say the move could help thousands of low-income adults gain coverage as federal funding shrinks and healthcare costs climb. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: February 1st-7th
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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Rendering from the Wyld Oaks website.
Wyld Oaks proposal headlines Tuesday’s Planning Commission meeting
The City of Apopka Planning Commission will review major land use changes for the long-anticipated Wyld Oaks project, a proposed 300-plus-acre mixed-use “town center” near the 429 interchange. The hearings could establish the rules for thousands of homes, taller buildings and walkable commercial space — or spark fresh debate over traffic, flooding and whether infrastructure is keeping pace with growth. more
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Updating Breaking News: Duran endorses Nesta for mayor
The father of fallen Apopka firefighter Austin Duran has formally endorsed mayoral candidate Nick Nesta, saying the commissioner stood with firefighters and families during a push for safety reforms. Michael Duran said those efforts led to additional staffing, new training and safety divisions, and what supporters call “Austin’s 18.” more
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A federal agent wearing a gas mask gestures for demonstrators to move back as they gather after an ICE officer shot and killed a woman through her car window on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, near Portland Avenue and 34th Street in Minneapolis.
U.S. Reps. Maxwell Frost and Darren Soto tell Kristi Noem not to open ICE facility in Central Florida
Two Central Florida members of Congress are asking the Department of Homeland Security not to open a new ICE detention and processing center in southeast Orlando, arguing it would “propagate suffering” and deepen fear in immigrant communities. Supporters say the facility is necessary to manage deportations, while city and county leaders acknowledge they likely have no legal authority to block it. 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 first Mayoral debate of the 2026 election season. more
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Farmworker forum puts Apopka candidates face-to-face with flooding, growth, transparency — and immigrant fear
At a bilingual candidate forum inside the Farmworker Association of Florida’s Apopka headquarters, City Council and mayoral hopefuls answered questions on flooding, runaway growth, City Hall transparency, and whether immigrant families feel safe seeking help. more
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Orange County offers up to $15,000 to help neighborhoods fund beautification projects
Neighborhoods across Orange County can apply for grants of up to $15,000 to improve entranceways, landscaping, and common areas through the county’s Neighborhood Beautification Grant Program. The initiative helps HOAs and voluntary neighborhoods tackle projects that enhance safety, appearance and quality of life. more
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City Council unanimously approves Freshfields Farm grocery market in Apopka
A new Freshfields Farm specialty grocery store is headed to Apopka after a unanimous City Council vote. Officials said the project balances fresh food access with protections for nearby neighborhoods, including controlled truck routes, sidewalks and enhanced buffers. more
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After 5 brings soulful sound to Saturday Sounds at Apopka Amphitheater this weekend
Smooth vocals, classic soul, and lawn-chair lounging return to the Apopka Amphitheater this Saturday as the Saturday Sounds Concert Series welcomes After 5. The free evening show invites families to bring blankets, grab food from local trucks, and enjoy two hours of live music under the open sky. more
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The Spanish first brought cattle to Florida and the cattle industry shaped much of the state’s history. Photo of the Great Florida Cattle Drive.
Florida legislators try to moooove cattle into state parks and forests
A proposal moving through the Florida Legislature would require state parks, forests and other public lands to consider cattle grazing leases — a move critics say could damage fragile ecosystems and pollute springs and waterways. Supporters call it land management; opponents call it a step backward for conservation. more
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Greenfield, Massachusetts.
Massachusetts city turns downtown parking lot into housing site as leaders rethink land use
A downtown parking lot once filled with cars is now slated for apartments as city leaders in Greenfield, Massachusetts, convert underused asphalt into much-needed housing. Officials say reducing parking mandates and loosening zoning rules is already helping attract developers and create new homes. more
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Who Won? Nelson, Nesta, and Moore clash on utility rates, growth, and leadership in Apopka mayoral debate
Sharp differences in style and substance defined Tuesday night’s mayoral debate at Apopka High School, where Bryan Nelson, Nick Nesta, and Christine Moore sparred over water bills, growth, and the city’s future. Each candidate claimed a different lane — frustration, experience, or stability — leaving voters to decide which approach fits Apopka’s next chapter. more
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“Circle of Chains” memorial by Steven Whyte in Tallahassee.
Dedication ceremony for Florida’s Memorial to the Enslaved takes place in Tallahassee
Nearly eight years after lawmakers approved the project, state leaders this week formally dedicated “Circle of Chains,” a life-sized bronze memorial honoring enslaved people, across the street from Florida’s Capitol. Speakers called the monument both a reckoning with history and a reminder that justice requires action today. more
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Orange County Clerk of Courts Valentine’s Day group wedding sells out with 20 couples set to wed in a garden ceremony
Lovebirds snapped up every spot for Orange County’s annual Valentine’s Day group wedding, with 20 couples scheduled to tie the knot in a botanical garden ceremony. The Clerk’s Office says the sellout highlights the growing demand for affordable, memorable courthouse weddings with a romantic twist. 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 31st. more
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