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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: September 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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Florida lawmakers target ‘most hated tax’ in property tax committee meeting
Florida lawmakers continue exploring ways to cut property taxes while balancing the need to fund schools, firefighters, and local governments. Experts warned that reducing property taxes without new revenue sources could cost counties billions and complicate funding for essential services. more
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Apopka City Hall
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 $235.7 million Apopka budget. more
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Apopka to receive funds from Purdue Pharma opioid settlement plan
Apopka will join thousands of municipalities nationwide in Purdue Pharma’s $8 billion bankruptcy settlement, which aims to address the opioid epidemic fueled by OxyContin. The city’s potential payout, estimated in the six- to seven-figure range, depends on court approval and the number of entities that participate in the plan. more
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‘Gas station morphine’: Florida to issue emergency labeling rule for kratom compound 7-OH
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson has issued an emergency rule requiring retailers to disclose the concentration of the opioid-like compound 7-OH in kratom products. The move follows Attorney General James Uthmeier’s decision to classify 7-OH as a Schedule 1 drug, intensifying Florida’s crackdown on the controversial herbal substance. more
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Vote on Williams as permanent city administrator pulled from the agenda
The Apopka City Council postponed a decision Tuesday on making Interim City Administrator Radley Williams permanent after Williams himself asked to table the vote. Despite strong support from Mayor Bryan Nelson, Williams said he did not want to be a distraction and would continue serving in his interim role. more
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Apopka approves 15% water rate hike despite resident pushback over meter issues
Apopka residents will see a 15% increase in their water utility bills for the next two years after the City Council approved the hike on September 17. While commissioners cited expert analysis and the need to sustain essential services, residents voiced frustration over broken meters and called for cost-cutting measures instead of higher rates. more
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Juniper Springs in the Ocala National Forest, where Congressman Randy Fine held his press conference to tout his national parks idea.
National park proposed for Florida springs doesn’t spring from desire to fix problems
Freshman Congressman Randy Fine has introduced a bill to study creating Florida’s fourth national park, focused on the state’s iconic springs. While Fine touts the plan as a way to honor and protect the springs, critics warn it could open the door to federal overreach, commercial development, and unnecessary bureaucracy. more
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Apopka City Hall
Apopka City Council approves $235.7 million budget, lowers millage rate
The Apopka City Council voted Wednesday to adopt its 2025–26 budget and millage rate, finalizing a $235.7 million spending plan that includes a slight reduction in property taxes. While city leaders highlighted the lowered rate, one resident sharply criticized the process as lacking transparency and accountability. more
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The West Orange Trailhead in Apopka.
Bike Trail Takeover brings community ride and celebration to Apopka
Orange County’s Bike Trail Takeover will roll into Apopka on Saturday, Sept. 20. From 9 a.m. to noon, the West Orange Trailhead will host group rides, bike safety checks, vendors, and family activities. The event, led by Commissioner Christine Moore, will also feature giveaways, including 40 bikes and an e-scooter, to encourage healthy living and active communities. 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 September 13th. more
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Apopka’s final budget hearing set for Wednesday
The Apopka City Council will hold its final budget hearing on Wednesday, September 17 at 6 p.m. to approve the city’s 2025–26 budget and millage rate. The spending plan funds key services while lowering the property tax rate from 4.6876 to 4.4376 mills, with city leaders calling it a way to give back to residents facing higher utility bills. more
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Orange County has indulged in nearly $200 million of ‘wasteful spending,’ Florida CFO asserts
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia accused Orange County of wasting nearly $200 million over five years, citing his auditors’ findings of “excessive and wasteful spending” while pushing for statewide property tax relief. Mayor Jerry Demings pushed back hard, saying Ingoglia distorted the facts, ignored the costs of supporting the world’s top tourist destination, and was using “fuzzy math” for political gain. more
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Orange County launches Hispanic Heritage Month with art, culture, and community events
Orange County and the Hispanic Heritage Network of Orange County kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with a proclamation and a full calendar of cultural events highlighting the contributions of Hispanic and Latino residents. The celebration includes art exhibits, live performances, and youth and artist awards, culminating in an Artist Meet & Mingle reception on October 7. more
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Report: Materials impacted by tariffs are raising home construction prices in Florida
A new Florida TaxWatch report warns that tariffs and rising material prices are driving up the cost of homebuilding and road projects, adding about $10,000 to the price of a house and up to 9% to transportation construction. The report points to supply chain issues, higher labor costs, and reliance on imports for materials like lumber, metals, and gypsum as key pressures keeping construction costs elevated. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: September 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 City Hall
City Council to vote on ratifying Radley Williams as permanent city administrator
The Apopka City Council will consider making Radley Williams the permanent city administrator at its September 17th meeting. If approved, Williams will oversee City operations and earn an annual salary of $187,571. more
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Slowing Down to Save Lives: Orange County’s approach to safer streets
Orange County Public Works is deploying innovative traffic calming devices to reduce speeding and protect pedestrians, responding to hundreds of community requests each year. Officials say the tools — including mini roundabouts, radar speed signs, and raised intersections — are already making neighborhoods quieter, calmer, and safer. 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 an increase in Apopka's utility rates. more
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New Florida legislation means that Affordable Care Act premiums will rise sharply in Florida next year.
Up, up, and away: 2026 health insurance premiums set to double for millions of Floridians
Florida health insurance premiums are set to rise sharply in 2026, with double-digit increases hitting more than 4 million residents who rely on ACA marketplace plans or small employer coverage. more
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The first outdoor dining parklet in downtown Lafayette.
Park(ing) Day changed everything for this struggling downtown
In 2017, Lafayette, Louisiana, transformed parking stalls into temporary parklets and outdoor dining spaces during its Park(ing) Day event. The success of that experiment led to a permanent ordinance, paving the way for the city’s rise as one of the nation’s top spots for outdoor dining. more
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The Florida Department of Health has initiated rulemaking for the DeSantis administration's proposal to eliminate vaccine mandates.
New immunization rules announced for Florida; still no details
The Florida Chapter of the American College of Physicians and the Florida Academy of Family Physicians are urging state health officials to hold a public meeting on proposed rule changes that could eliminate school and childcare vaccination requirements. more
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Updating Breaking News: Missing 14-year-old Apopka girl located in Winter Garden
The Apopka Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Savannah Singer, who was last seen on the evening of September 10 near Emerald Springs Drive and Sabastian Springs Lane. more
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Honoring Courage and Sacrifice: Apopka’s 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
The City of Apopka will host a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, September 11, 2025, beginning at 8:30 a.m. on the front steps of City Hall. The service will include lowering the American flag to half-staff and a community gathering to reflect and remember those lost in the 2001 terrorist attacks. more
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Apopka City Hall
Apopka City Commissioner's residency challenged in lawsuit filed by resident
A lawsuit filed in Orange County Circuit Court alleges that Apopka City Commissioner Nadia Anderson did not meet the city’s one-year residency requirement when she ran for office in March 2024. Anderson maintains she fulfilled all requirements, calling the claims baseless and politically motivated. more
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