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Apopka enacts mandatory water restrictions as drought conditions continue
According to the St. Johns River Water Management District, restricted irrigation activities are permitted before 10 AM and after 4 PM and are limited to alternate days. more
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Judge finds manatee die-off proves Florida broke endangered species law
Because of the DEP’s failure, a federal judge ruled on April 11 that the agency had violated the Endangered Species Act. more
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Orange County encourages residents to participate in DEA National Drug Takeback Day
An initiative of the DEA, this event provides a safe and responsible way for residents to get rid of unused or expired prescription drugs and mitigate the potential risk of medication abuse. more
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Students, lawmakers clash over gun violence response after FSU shooting
The protest follows last week's shooting at FSU's Student Union, the state's sixth mass shooting this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive. more
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Next Step Foundation faces a pivotal year in Apopka’s ongoing homelessness crisis
The Next Step Foundation has set a clear timeline: if a suitable location for a drop-in center and temporary lodging is not secured within the next year, the board will disband and not renew its nonprofit status. 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 19th. more
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DOH-Orange hosts Veterans Wellness Fair 
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County offers support through a dedicated Veterans Wellness Fair—an event designed to connect veterans and their families with valuable health and wellness resources. more
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Two young boys standing on electric looms in order to reach the top shelf while at work in a cotton mill in Georgia.
Measure to roll back child labor laws now goes to House for consideration
The original proposal would allow employers during the school year to schedule any 16- and 17-year-old Floridian to work for unlimited hours and days without breaks. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: April 13th-19th
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 Police Department joins federal immigration enforcement amid state push
The state-forced decision has drawn scrutiny from residents and advocacy groups in Apopka, who fear it undermines trust between police and communities, particularly farmworkers and laborers, who form a large part of Apopka's population and history.   more
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City Council, APD raising awareness and supporting individuals with autism
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism spectrum disorder affects approximately one in 36 children and one in 45 adults in the United States. more
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Neither party – Democrats nor Republicans – is better at fixing crime.
Crime is nonpartisan and the blame game on crime in cities is wrong – on both sides
As any student of introductory statistics learns, correlation doesn’t imply causation. Looking at increases or decreases in crime rates in Republican or Democratic cities and claiming either party is to blame would be making exactly this error: confusing correlation with causation. 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 the status of the Apopka CRA. more
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Apopka participates in Denim Day
The City of Apopka has officially proclaimed April 30th, 2025, as Denim Day, marking its fifth consecutive year participating in the national awareness campaign aimed at ending sexual violence and supporting survivors. more
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Students sit on blankets on Florida State University’s Landis Green on Dec. 31, 2024, with Landis Hall in the background.
Flags to fly at half-staff until Monday for FSU shooting
On Thursday, a gunman killed two people near the FSU student union, and six people were hospitalized. Law enforcement has 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, son of a Leon County sheriff’s deputy, in custody. more
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The first Earth Day in 1972 spurred other countries to support global environmental action.
The first Earth Day was a shot heard around the world
Largely because of U.S. leadership, industrialized nations agreed to establish and provide initial funding for what is arguably the world’s premier global environmental institution: the United Nations Environment Programme. Regrettably, the United States has relinquished its longtime role as a leader on global environmental issues. more
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Apopka celebrates International Firefighters' Day
In a proclamation delivered at the April 16th City Council meeting, Mayor Bryan Nelson declared May 4th International Firefighters’ Day—a citywide tribute to the men and women who put their lives on the line daily and to those who never made it home. more
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A Veteran’s Mission: Honoring Norris Henderson
Since joining Heart of Florida United Way, Henderson has transformed Mission United into a vital support system for veterans across Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. more
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International relief organizations in Florida impacted by USAID cuts
The funding cuts also reverberate in the Sunshine State, home to more than 120 registered international relief organizations - among the highest concentrations in the country - including Miami-based World Relief and Coconut Creek's Food for the Poor. more
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Orange County issues burn ban as drought index rises
The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning unless a permit has been issued. This includes recreational open burning such as campfires, ceremonial bonfires, outdoor fireplaces, and/or open flame heating devices. 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 12th. more
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Downtown Apopka.
Downtown Apopka at a Crossroads: Will CRA funds spark a comeback - or be killed in Tallahassee?
Winter Garden and Apopka both began their CRAs in the early 1990s. The Winter Garden CRA created an explicit plan and measurable deliverables. Apopka’s CRA documents were just aspirational. more
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Fear and Resistance: Apopka immigrant communities navigate rising ICE activity, harsh laws, and economic fallout
With recent changes to federal and state laws, there has been a growth of hostility towards immigrants in the community, as well as concerning ICE raids used to enforce new rules. more
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Apopka CRA dollars at work: Domino’s building getting a facelift
Originally constructed as a gas station, the building has long stood as a landmark at one of the city's most prominent intersections. more
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Florida wildlife organization wins lawsuit over FDEP to protect Manatees
This ruling is a not only a milestone for manatee welfare but the foundation for returning the Indian River Lagoon to a healthy and thriving ecosystem. more
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