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The Florida Capitol building on Aug. 12, 2024.
All eyes on Florida’s new statewide Medicaid managed-care bill
The program would open to every Medicaid-eligible intellectually disabled person, including those already enrolled in the iBudget program and a different Medicaid managed-care program known as the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care long-term care program. more
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One of the redistricting maps under consideration in Orange County.
Understanding Redistricting: The principles that guide fair representation
Redistricting is more than just redrawing maps — it follows traditional principles designed to protect voters and promote equity. Here’s what that means for Orange County residents. more
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Developing Story: Apopka City Council reverses course on public comments
Resolution 2025-19 reversed the divisive changes by Mayor Bryan Nelson in August 2024 that moved public comments to the end of meetings and removed them from the livestream feed entirely. more
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Florida is full of expensive restoration projects, but conservation would be cheaper
Florida started working on fixing Lake Apopka in the 80s. By 2024, the water had become clear enough that 95% of the lake’s aquatic vegetation returned. The cost over four decades? $200 million. more
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Developing Story: City Council votes 4-1 to approve new public comment resolution
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, Commissioners Nadia Anderson, Alexander Smith, and Diane Velazquez voted in favor of the resolution. Commissioner Nick Nesta voted against, preferring Resolution 2016-16, which allowed four minutes per speaker and no limitation on the amount of time/speakers. more
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Florida hemp industry wins another reprieve from regulations this year
With Congress largely silent on the issue, it has been up to the states to regulate hemp-derived THC products since the U.S. Farm Bill legalized hemp in 2018. 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 3rd. more
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Brotherhood in the Flames: A glimpse into life with Apopka's tower truck firefighters
A tower truck isn't your average fire engine. It's a highly specialized vehicle equipped with an aerial platform and tools for high-angle rescues, ventilation, and major structure fires. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: April 27th-May 3rd
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
Quinn-Henry sworn in as Apopka Deputy Chief of Police
Lovetta Quinn-Henry, the former deputy chief at the Orlando Police Department, is also expected to become the Apopka Police Chief when Michael McKinley retires in October. more
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Interdependence, engagement, and the trail to revitalization: Why your involvement matters in District 2
Community and economic success start with personal engagement—at work, in neighborhoods, and on our trails. Join us May 31st for the West Orange Trail Bridge Grand Reopening and help make District 2 a place where people want to live, work, and thrive. more
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Radar shows a NOAA Hurricane Hunter flying through Tropical Storm Idalia during a mission in 2023.
Hurricane forecasts are more accurate than ever – NOAA funding cuts could change that, with a busy storm season coming
Thanks to federally funded research, forecasts of tropical cyclone tracks today are up to 75% more accurate than in 1990. But is that funding about to end? 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 Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive's 10th Anniversary. more
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Apopka City Hall
Public Comments returning to the first part of City Council meetings?
According to the agenda packet, the Apopka City Council is set to reconsider its initial stance on public comments through a new resolution to formalize public participation procedures during council meetings. more
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Transportation Mobility Advisory Commission issues report
TransMac was created in November 2024, when 62.7% of Orange County voters chose to amend the Orange County Charter. more
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There’s a lot to keep toddlers busy at Dill’s family child care.
Head Start is turning 60: The federal child care program may not make it to 61
First, a federal funding freeze hit providers, and then the Department of Government Efficiency fired a chunk of Head Start's federal support staff. On March 27, the Department of Health and Human Services announced it was cutting an additional 10,000 jobs. more
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An early phosphate mine in the Bone Valley region of Central Florida.
Florida legislators want to protect the phosphate giant from suits over radioactive land
Senate Bill 832 would provide new legal protections to companies that mine phosphate in Florida and leave behind radioactive spoils. more
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Orange County Medical Clinic's COACH program surpasses 50% of 2024 screenings
Once an individual is screened, and if they don’t have a primary care provider, they can meet with an OCMC eligibility counselor to see if they qualify for medical services at the Orange County Medical Clinic. more
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The Lake Apopka Wildlife drive turns 10 this weekend.
Happy Birthday, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
​ This weekend marks a significant milestone for one of Florida’s most remarkable environmental success stories: the 10th anniversary of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. more
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Paper cutout family with house under a Medicaid umbrella
Medicaid cuts could rock state’s budget, provider pay, and the care being delivered
Deep reductions in spending on Medicaid and food programs for low-income families would have a crushing effect on Florida. 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 April 26th. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: April 20th-26th
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 PTA fights charter school expansion, cuts to mental health funding
The legislative battle comes in what is supposed to be the session's final week, with high stakes for public school funding and governance. 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 Apopka's water restrictions. more
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Lawmakers convene in a joint session in the Florida House of Representatives chamber to hear Gov. Ron DeSantis deliver the State of the State address on March 4, 2025.
House marries insurance litigation changes to phosphate mining bill
The original Senate proposal would establish a defense for companies from lawsuits related to pollution on sites of former phosphate mines, which had drawn wide support, with only three senators voting against it on April 15th. The House tacked on a proposal Friday that would award attorney’s fees to the winning party in insurance litigation to a Senate bill that would extend new legal … more
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