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Apopka City Council takes the next step to build its public safety complex
The unanimous decision, made at its March meeting, comes as city officials struggled to reach an agreement with the property owners, who rejected a fair market value offer, according to Mayor Bryan Nelson.  more
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Orange County honors the legacy of the Florida Highwaymen with permanent exhibit
In the 1950s, with no gallery to exhibit, these artists hawked paintings from the trunks of cars, selling to Florida hotels, banks, and bars. Hence eventually earning the name Highwaymen. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: February 23rd-March 1st
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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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.
Florida House, Senate leaders launch into session focused on insurance, agriculture
Florida Legislature 2025: Although they pursue different agendas, Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Danny Perez discussed the availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance. more
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Orange County to make federal funding available for Hurricane Ian recovery
Hurricane Ian devastated Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, causing more than $300 million in major damage across Orange County. Orange County Recovers offers housing repair, replacement, or full reconstruction which will be funded as a grant to the homeowner. more
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Updating Breaking News: Missing and endangered Apopka man is located
Adam Robert Rapaccuiolo left the area in a 2022 silver Jeep Cherokee bearing Florida license plate  ESX9S. The vehicle was last observed at approximately 11:28 A.M. traveling west on SR-436 in the area of Hunt Club Boulevard.  He is considered missing and endangered. On May 16th at approximately 6:30 P.M., Phillip Walker (42-year-old black male) was last … more
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Breaking News: APD looking for missing and endangered Apopka man
Adam Robert Rapaccuiolo left the area in a 2022 silver Jeep Cherokee bearing Florida license plate  ESX9S. The vehicle was last observed at approximately 11:28 A.M. traveling west on SR-436 in the area of Hunt Club Boulevard.  He is considered missing and endangered. On May 16th at approximately 6:30 P.M., Phillip Walker (42-year-old black male) was last … more
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Lake Pearl in Apopka.
Blue-Green Algae Alert issued for Lake Pearl in Apopka
Blue-green algae have the potential to produce toxins. Since environmental conditions can change at any time, it is essential to exercise caution, even if the presence of toxins has not yet been confirmed.  more
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The end of suburban sprawl
“The Economics of Development in Florida” lays out the premise that tighter-knit communities produce much more value per acre. Why? They pack more people into less space. more
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The coastline in Steinhatchee remains covered in debris on Oct. 3, 2024, following Hurricane Helene.
Here’s what lawmakers could change about property insurance in the next two months
During the insurance market upheaval following Hurricanes Irma and Michael, insurers raised premiums to cover their losses while their affiliate companies made billions, according to a recent investigation by the Tampa Bay Times. 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 1st. more
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Camp Wewa
Hop on over to Camp Wewa for Breakfast with the Bunny 
The City of Apopka Parks and Recreation Department and Camp Wewa are excited to invite families to this year’s Breakfast with the Bunny event on April 19th. more
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Bicycle lanes make Orange County roads safer and more functional
Advocates assert bike lanes are critically important to create a multimodal transportation system, a transportation network that integrates multiple modes of transportation such as walking, biking, public transit and driving in order to meet the needs of different users. 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 nine new police officers at the APD. more
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The Florida Historic Capitol Museum is located in front of the new Capitol building in Tallahassee.
Florida Legislature returns Tuesday
Here are some of the bills already been filed in advance of the session scheduled to end on May 2.  more
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U.S. fishing industries, both commercial and recreational, rely on healthy coastal areas.
Coastal economies rely on NOAA, from Maine to Florida, Texas and Alaska – even if they don’t realize it
The government estimates that NOAA’s projects and services support more than one-third of the nation’s gross domestic product. more
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Orange County announces grand opening of Apopka's Greeneyes Wildlife Preserve
The Greeneyes Wildlife Preserve is one of a series of land acquisitions made by Orange County’s Green PLACE Program. more
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Answering the call
A dump truck became entangled with and pulled down a traffic signal on John Young Parkway at I-4, which is in the City of Orlando’s jurisdiction. But an Orange County Public Works team took action. more
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State senator wants to remove working caps, mandatory breaks for minors
SB 918, filed Wednesday afternoon, rehashes Republicans’ attempts during the 2024 legislative session to remove break requirements and scheduling limits for teenagers. more
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Black History Month: Apopka celebrates its legends
The “Legends of Apopka” project began in 2022 as an initiative to recognize Black residents who have shaped the city’s history. more
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Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley swears in nine new APD officers.
Apopka Police Department swears in nine new officers
With the officers sworn in yesterday and those currently in the academy, the APD's total sworn personnel count now stands at 135. 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 February 22nd. more
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New regulations on hemp products in Florida introduced in Legislature
After members of the hemp industry applauded DeSantis for vetoing last year’s bill, a number of them later helped fund efforts to prevent the proposed constitutional amendment legalizing the recreational use of cannabis on last November’s ballot. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: February 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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Apopka honors its African American heroes on Tuesday
As part of the month-long recognition, the city will host its third annual “Celebrating Apopka Legends” event on Tuesday, February 25th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Apopka Community Center. more
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