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City Council approves one-year license agreement with Matthew's Hope for mobile outreach program
The Apopka City Council unanimously approved a one-year business license agreement with Matthew’s Hope, allowing the nonprofit to operate mobile outreach buses for individuals experiencing homelessness. more
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“They Deserve to Be Home”: Apopka family pleads for the return of deported father and detained mother
Esvin Juarez, a longtime Apopka resident and small business owner, was deported to Guatemala despite decades of community ties and a pending visa application. His daughter is now pleading for the release of her detained mother and calling on leaders to show compassion and uphold due process. 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 June 14th. more
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No charges filed in APD death investigation
During the overnight hours of June 15th, Daniel Hodge sought shelter from a storm beneath a commercial vehicle. Approximately one hour later, the driver arrived, started the vehicle, and departed – unaware that Mr. Hodge was beneath the trailer. Mr. Hodge sustained fatal injuries as the vehicle exited the parking lot. more
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People of all ages joined in, lining Main Street and chanting for more than two hours. The protest remained peaceful, despite mixed reactions from passing drivers. No arrests or major incidents were reported.
Large crowds gather in Apopka for "No Kings" demonstration
Several hundred demonstrators gathered in front of Apopka City Hall on Saturday as part of the nationwide "No Kings" movement. The peaceful protest highlighted local voices calling for democratic values, government transparency, and more effective use of public funds. more
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Apopka Fire Station #1
Second Annual Fifteen Days of Hope honors fallen firefighter Austin Duran
The 2650 Foundation is hosting its second annual Fifteen Days of Hope, a community initiative honoring the memory of Apopka Firefighter Austin Duran. From June 30 to July 15, residents can participate in supporting first responders and foster stronger community bonds. more
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Florida Capitol in Tallahassee.
Legislature approves tax cut package, budget after extended session
After a contentious 105-day legislative session, Florida lawmakers approved a $115.1 billion budget and a $1.3 billion tax cut package just two weeks before the new fiscal year begins. The final deal includes the largest recurring tax cut in state history. more
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Regularly seeing the same doctor is beneficial for your health.
When you lose your health insurance, you may also lose your primary doctor – and that hurts your health
Members of Congress are debating whether to make significant cuts to Medicaid and other social safety net programs. If the Senate passes its version of the tax-and-spending package that the House approved in May 2025, millions of Americans will soon face exactly this kind of disruption. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: June 8th-14th
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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The boardwalk at Lake Jackson Mounds Archeological State Park has been closed for repairs for nearly two years, but the Legislature wants to cut spending on our popular state parks.
Florida lawmakers save state parks from golf, then yank away funding for preserving land
Despite bipartisan support in 2023 for using gaming revenue to protect public lands and water resources, the new budget proposal redirects those funds, leaving programs like Florida Forever unfunded and critical conservation initiatives in jeopardy. more
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APD investigates early morning death in Apopka; traffic homicide unit responds
Preliminary information suggests that the circumstances of Mr. Hodge’s death may be traffic-related. As a result, the Apopka Police Department’s Traffic Homicide Investigation Unit was called to the scene and is actively collecting evidence. 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 Vision Apopka. more
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Developing Story: Man found with fatal injuries in South Apopka; OCSO investigating as homicide
Deputies from the Orange County Sheriff's Office responded around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday to the area near the intersection of E. Ella J. Gilmore Street and Clarcona Road in South Apopka, where they found the injured man, believed to be between 18 and 20 years old. more
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The vital role of investigative journalism in Apopka
Over the past decade, our newsroom has taken on a handful of deeply rooted issues that demanded more than daily news coverage. Here are some examples, and why we do it. more
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Apopka Voice hosting Virtual Town Hall with State Senate candidate Alan Grayson
The Apopka Voice will host a live virtual town hall with former Congressman Alan Grayson on Tuesday at 7 p.m. as part of his campaign for Florida State Senate District 15. more
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Medicaid cuts could strain Florida's safety net, advocates warn
In Florida, where 760,000 Medicaid enrollees rely on community health centers, advocates say the cuts would destabilize preventive care and overwhelm hospitals. more
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Experience culture like never before with Open Scene, where all voices are celebrated
Open Scene is one of 40 local organizations awarded Cultural Tourism Grants from Orange County. Funding will help support their flagship Latin American Festival of Performing Arts, an annual celebration of Spanish-language theater, music, dance, and visual arts. more
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Report: An undercount of Florida residents during the 2020 Census could result in less federal highway funding for the state
According to the report, Florida was one of six states with a statistically significant census undercount, which added up to 750,000 residents, or 3.48% of its total population. That data came from the Florida Data Science for Social Good at the University of North Florida.  more
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“The primary concern is on our major arteries and infrastructure, we have the ability to run fiber for all the future growth that’s coming," Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley said. "What is our fiber capability for Wyld Oaks? Nothing. What is our plan for fiber connectivity in Wyld Oaks? Nothing. We are going to have a need for the intersection lights up there, improvements to signaling, and whatever else we’ll need.”
McKinley raises safety concerns over the lack of fiber internet infrastructure in Apopka
Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley is calling for a proactive strategy to install conduit for future fiber-optic infrastructure during new development projects. Citing public safety needs and skyrocketing retrofit costs, he says laying the groundwork now could save the city millions. more
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The Stone Education building on the Florida State University campus is the home of its College of Education.
Public education funding agreed to; policy still outstanding
Florida’s growing school choice program, in which state dollars can be used for private school tuition or homeschooling, has decreased public schools’ share of enrollment. 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 June 7th. more
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Apopka City Hall.
City launches “Vision Apopka” strategic planning initiative, invites public input
As part of its ongoing effort to update the city’s five-year strategic plan, the City launched Vision Apopka, a community-centered initiative designed to gather public input on priorities, goals, and values that will guide decision-making over the next half-decade. more
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Summer rains bring stricter fertilizer rules
Many fertilizers contain nitrogen and phosphorus, also known as nutrients. Pollution from nutrients harms our natural waterbodies – springs, lakes, and rivers – by causing algae blooms and poor water quality. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: June 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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A contractor for the Eden Crest development accidentally drilled through an Apopka sewer force main pipe at the intersection of Binion Road and Emerald Grove Street north of Boy Scout Road.
Traffic Alert: South Binion Road closed
Traffic traveling north on Binion Road will detour onto Boy Scout Road, and traffic traveling south on Binion Road will detour onto Lust Road. The road is anticipated to be reopened later today. more
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