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Groundbreaking set for two new affordable housing communities in Apopka
Access to affordable housing remains a pressing issue in Orange County, where more than 40% of renter households are considered cost-burdened—spending over 30% of their income on housing, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. more
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Apopka Youth Works intern program's first session fast approaching
Designed to ignite the potential of young adults, the program equips local youth with practical job skills while helping them explore possible career paths. The best part for local businesses? Interns are paid through CareerSource Central Florida, so there is no financial cost to participating employers. 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 18th. more
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Council to consider releasing mineral rights for Apopka City Center property
Taurus has requested that the city formally release those rights to facilitate a potential sale of the property to another buyer, reportedly at the request of a lender involved in the transaction. more
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The return of Alan Grayson
In a wide ranging interview with The Apopka Voice, Grayson spoke about his motivations for re-entering the political arena, his legislative priorities, and the battles he's ready to wage in Tallahassee. more
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Apopka celebrates Florida Emancipation Day with community event at Alonzo Williams Park
While President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, it wasn’t until May 20, 1865, that Union General Edward M. McCook read the Emancipation Proclamation from the steps of the Knott House in Tallahassee. Join us on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 6 PM to 9 PM at Alonzo Williams Park for this year's Emancipation Day Celebration.  … more
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City announces multiple road closures
Apopka is announcing road closures on State Road 429, Forest Lake Main Plaza, and Ocoee Apopka Roads. See times, dates and details. more
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Lafayette, Louisiana.
The real reason your city has no money
Like most cities, Lafayette had the written reports detailing an enormously large backlog of infrastructure maintenance. At current spending rates, roads were going bad faster than they could be repaired. 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 six articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on re-election bids by Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson and Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez. more
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Breaking News: Velazquez confirms she will defend Seat #2
This will be Velazquez's seventh appearance on an Apopka ballot in the last 12 years, including general elections and runoffs. Velazquez was first elected in 2014, lost her seat in 2018, won a special election in 2020 to regain Seat 2, and then won a full term in 2022. She has received the most votes of any member on the Apopka City Council. more
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Apopka City Hall
Document confusion delays Apopka warehouse project at Development Review Committee meeting
The project, submitted by developer and property owner Michael Cooper, was set for discussion during the meeting as a resubmittal for the project located at 357 West Fourth Street, just three blocks from City Hall. more
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Could Coretta Anthony-Smith be a new voice in the Florida Legislature?
Coretta Anthony-Smith may not be a household name in Orange County politics, but she is is a seasoned trial lawyer, a mother, a fierce advocate, and someone tired of watching from the sidelines as issues affecting everyday Floridians fall through the cracks. more
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Orange Audubon Nature Center at Apopka Birding Park wins AIA Orlando Design Award 
Located at the entrance to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, the Nature Center will transform an abandoned building (a former truck repair shop) into a 3,400-square-foot, low-carbon, sustainability-focused educational visitor center. more
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Boil Water Alert issued for parts of Apopka
Due to the temporary disruption in water service, a precautionary boil water advisory is being issued for all residents in Winding Meadows and Laurel Oaks. 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 10th. more
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Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson (center) will run for a third term.
Developing Story: Nelson files to run for third-term as Apopka Mayor
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson has filed to run for a third term, setting up a long-anticipated matchup against Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore. more
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Apopka honors Florida Emancipation Day with a mayoral proclamation
The proclamation outlines the historical significance of Florida Emancipation Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the state. more
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Medicaid provides health insurance coverage for more than 82 million Americans.
Why do cuts to Medicaid matter for Americans over 65? 2 experts on aging explain why lives are at stake
Earlier this month, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated that 8.6 million Americans would lose their health insurance coverage should the proposal become law. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: May 4th-10th
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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OP/ED: Floridians don't want trophy hunts of bears
This unprecedented and isolated incident has understandably triggered strong emotions. But emotional reactions - particularly fear and a desire for retribution - must not guide state wildlife policy. more
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Apopka honors city clerks with proclamation during Council meeting
The proclamation celebrated the long-standing role of municipal clerks in the public sector, referring to the position as a “time-honored and vital part of local government” and “the oldest among public servants.” more
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DOH-Orange promotes drowning prevention during National Water Safety Month
Water safety is very important in Florida due to the widespread access to water. Children ages 1-4 years old are more likely to drown in a home swimming pool than children ages 5-19 years old,  who are more likely to drown in natural bodies of water. 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 new Apopka Deputy Chief. more
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Apopka City Hall
Olsen: "We look to you to lead and get us in front of our growth"
We look to you to ensure that we provide the needed budget to properly provide the Staff, equipment, supplies, and materials to get the job done in a timely and appropriate manner. No one wants to see a tax increase. To date, we have gotten what we have paid for. more
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Apopka honors National Police Week with mayoral proclamation
National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. more
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