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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 features five articles that have shaped the city, all in one place... including details about Apopka's plans to address homelessness. more
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Orange County Looks Ahead: 2025 State of the County Address
On June 6th, hundreds of residents gathered at the Orange County Convention Center to hear Mayor Jerry Demings' State of the County Address. more
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Turning Point: Apopka takes two giant steps toward managing its homeless crisis
Matthew's Hope, a nonprofit organization serving Central Florida's homeless population, introduced a unique new service to Apopka at its June 4th City Council meeting: a sleeper bus designed to provide short-term rest to individuals experiencing homelessness. more
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Juneteenth, State of the County, and a Pulse Remembrance highlight June in Orange County
There are a lot of new experiences being offered by all of our local theme parks, and I encourage you to make time to have a little summer fun at any of them! more
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Report: Florida's population to increase 1.4 million by 2030
The quarterly economic performance report by the nonprofit, nonpartisan Florida Taxwatch group examined key trends in population growth, employment, income, GDP, and tourism and predicts the state's economy could hit some headwinds by 2027 before recovering by 2030. more
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Orange County is empowering individuals through employment opportunities
According to First Step Staffing, a job is much more than a paycheck. The nonprofit staffing agency develops workforce talent to meet the needs of local businesses. Known for its reliability, First Step Staffing partners with more than 200 employers across seven states. 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 May 31st. more
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Florida Capitol in Tallahassee.
How will Florida spend its tax dollars?
Leadership unveiled the budget “allocations” Monday night that show how the Legislature will spend about $50 billion in general revenue, or state funds, across various government agencies. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: May 25th-31st
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 celebrates renovated West Orange Trail Bridge with community event
The celebration featured a variety of activities, including a 2-mile community walk, run, and bike led by the Apopka Run Club. Children participated in a bridge-themed art station organized by the Creative Hub of Apopka, while Sprouts Market and Dunkin’ Donuts provided complimentary snacks and refreshments. more
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Advocates demand transparency after immigrants “disappear” from Orange County Jail records
Under an ICE contract provision with Orange County Corrections, individuals placed under ICE hold disappear from the jail’s public database, even if they remain in local custody for hours, days, or weeks. 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 about a social media debate between mayoral candidates. more
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5th Hole Investments proposes $6.3 million sale of Errol Estate Golf Course property to Apopka
After years of stalled plans and mounting frustration, the owners of Errol Estate Golf Course have put the ball squarely in the City of Apopka’s court. more
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Legislature wants to make it impossible for local governments to build back better after hurricanes
Pittman: “How did we get here? Bear in mind that we’re a state surrounded on three sides by water, so we’re especially vulnerable to a rising sea level. Yet our state has seen rampant overdevelopment in flood-prone spots in recent years.” more
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Apopka City Hall
Moore and Nelson debate affordable housing development in Apopka on social media
This is the first social media skirmish between Nelson and Moore since both announced their campaigns, but it probably won't be the last. It does, however, bring up an interesting issue at a time when Apopka is struggling with infrastructure, and a lack of affordable housing. 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 May 24th. more
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Devon’s Legacy Foundation launches Fire Academy Scholarship honoring Apopka Fire Explorer 
Devon Nicholas Bellar was a dedicated member of the Apopka Fire Explorers program, where he found his calling in fire service and community leadership. Although he never got the chance to fulfill his dream of becoming a firefighter, his legacy will now empower others to follow that same path.  more
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Registration opens for 2025 Apopka Youth Public Safety Academy 
Students at the Public Safety Academy will learn all aspects of police and fire services. They will have hands on experience by participating in daily physical conditioning, scenarios, and field trips. more
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Florida emergency managers prep for hurricane season amid FEMA uncertainty
Last week's tabletop exercises and drills, which run ahead of the June 1 start of hurricane season, bring together state and local agencies to practice response coordination. This year, discussions are shadowed by federal proposals to overhaul disaster recovery, leaving officials focused on shoring up state and local resources. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: May 18th-24th
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 High School
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 about two new affordable housing communities in Apopka. more
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Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson presents an update on the Border Lake issue at the April 2nd City Council meeting.
Apopka CRA Board approves budget amendments for fiscal year 2025
Questions arose over project allocations and outdated line items, including a $400,000 allocation for a land acquisition that is no longer viable due to the property owner's refusal to sell. more
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Arlington National Cemetery.
Meaningful ways to celebrate this Memorial Day weekend
From quiet ceremonies at local cemeteries to family-friendly festivals and sporting events, the community will come together to reflect, remember, and reconnect. Whether you’re laying a wreath, cheering on a baseball team, or sharing a meal with loved ones, there are meaningful ways to mark the holiday. more
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Apopka City Hall
City Council approves funding agreement for Main Street Apopka
The decision, made during the May 21st council meeting, includes a $50,000 allocation for the upcoming fiscal year. However, the approval followed public concern over missing or incomplete documentation in the organization’s submitted materials prior to the vote. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: May 11th-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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