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Apopka says goodbye to honesty, candor, and bravery and hello to the 2026 mayoral election
Jacob Smith was unceremoniously relieved of his duties as city administrator by Mayor Bryan Nelson with less thought than a baseball coach taking out a pitcher in the middle of an inning. more
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The Growth Ponzi Scheme Revisited: Houston as a Case Study
To experience growth, cities are encouraged to take on enormous long-term liabilities to fund short-term expansions. This fiscally unsustainable pattern eventually leads to insolvency. Can Apopka avoid these hard lessons? In 2016, we updated the original Growth Ponzi … more
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Florida Puerto Rican Parade highlights April events in Orange County
With the arrival of longer days and warmer weather, now is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy one of the many events, festivals and parades taking place in Orange County more
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DOH-Orange hosts Veterans Wellness Fair
Veterans Wellness Fair: Attendees will receive free stress relief tips and participate in mental health education sessions. Counseling services will be available for those needing support, and various educational resources will be provided to veterans, their spouses, and partners. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: March 23rd-29th
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 bills would increase state's top speed limit to 75 mph
If signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Sunshine State would still have lower limits than some western states. In 2015, Montana, Nevada, South Dakota, and Wyoming increased their speed limits to 80 mph, while Utah lawmakers passed a more limited 80 mph speed limit bill in 2013.  more
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Affected by Hurricane Ian? There’s a homeowner program for those who qualify
The program, federally funded by the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program, is designed to ensure that the unmet housing repair needs of low- to moderate-income homeowners and vulnerable populations are addressed to the greatest extent possible. 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 city administrator Jacob Smith's termination. more
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Hurricane Ian caused widespread damage in Florida in 2022, estimated at over $112 billion. This scene was once a shopping center.
If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response independently?
With Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem saying the federal government plans to eliminate FEMA, President Donald Trump suggesting states can take over disaster recovery, and climate change causing more frequent and severe disasters, it’s worth asking how prepared states are to face these growing challenges without help. more
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Legislative crackdown on Florida’s hemp industry heads to Senate floor
This years’s bill (SB 438) is similar to last year’s — with more restrictions. It would forbid any amount of synthetic cannabinoids, including Delta-8. more
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Dr. Gregorie Constant-Peter oversees the medical operations within the Orange County Jail. She has over 20 years of experience in the medical and education field, bringing invaluable skills to her current position.
Orange County Trailblazers: Dr. Gregorie Constant-Peter
Dr. Gregorie Constant-Peter oversees the medical operations within the Orange County Jail. The Orange County Newsroom recently caught up with her for a chat. more
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Opioid overdose deaths decreased in Orange County for 2024
Accidental drug overdoses for Orange County have decreased by 30% from 2023 to 2024 while opioid related drug overdoses have decreased by 37.1% within the same time period. more
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Genesis Robinson, executive director of Equal Ground, takes the podium at the voting rights day of action in Tallahassee on March, 26, 2025.
Voting rights day of action takes renewed meaning honoring Sen. Thompson
The bill also honors Florida civil rights trailblazers Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore, who established the Brevard County branch of the NAACP and worked to register hundreds of thousands of Black people to vote. The couple died when a bomb exploded in their house on Christmas night, 1951. more
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Developing Story: Commissioners respond to Nelson firing city administrator
According to the Apopka City Charter, a mayor can terminate a city administrator without notice, but is that the best way to run an administration? more
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The Florida Historic Capitol Museum is located in front of the new Capitol building in Tallahassee.
Lawmakers could make property insurers reveal influence of litigation, fees on premiums
The bill, SB 888, would require insurers to file the transparency report with the Office of Insurance Regulation when they request a rate change after October 1st. more
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Orange County honors its Vietnam War heroes
The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, authorized by Congress and launched in 2012, began on Memorial Day, May 28, 2012, and will conclude on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025. 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 March 22nd. more
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Jacob Smith: In his own words
Former Apopka City Administrator Jacob Smith responded to Mayor Bryan Nelson's allegations in the below OP/ED after The Apopka Voice sent several questions to Smith about his termination. more
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Medicaid sign at U.S. Senate Democrats’ press conference on Feb. 19, 2025.
Report: Federal Medicaid, SNAP cuts could have crushing blow to Florida’s economy
The analysis concludes Florida would be among the five states hit hardest by the cuts that would lead to a loss of jobs in the health care and food sectors as well as other indirect jobs affected by the elimination of federal spending. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: March 16th-22nd
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 Legislature's bills to end CRAs could negatively impact Apopka
The impact of HB 991 on Orange County and Apopka could be significant, especially if CRAs are eliminated over the next two decades. Economic … more
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“Road Diet” strategy for safer roadway configuration
Orange County Public Works is retrofitting certain roads to accommodate new transportation methods while protecting a growing number of pedestrians, using a strategy known as a “road diet.” more
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Apopka City Hall
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 hires and a shocking termination in City Hall. more
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Apopka City Hall.
Developing Story: Nelson's termination of city administrator shocks Apopka
It takes a lot to shock Apopka, but Friday's event rose to that level. That's the day Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson fired Jacob Smith, the city administrator. Nelson didn't inform the city commissioners, seek advice from the city attorney, or give Smith a reason for his termination. more
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Apopka City Hall
Developing Story: Nelson fires Apopka City Administrator Jacob Smith
Without informing at least two members of the City Council and without seeking counsel from the City Attorney, Mayor Bryan Nelson terminated the employment of City Administrator Jacob Smith on Friday. more
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