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City Council recognizes Apopka's Future Farmers of America
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson officially proclaimed February 15th–22nd, as Future Farmers of America Week in Apopka. more
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Fatal motorcycle crash victim saves lives through transplants thanks to Orange County Firefighter
Christopher Smith, the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash, has been described by friends and family as someone who positively impacted many lives, and by being an organ donor, he has made a life-saving difference for dozens more. 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 about a proposed affordable housing project from the Apopka CRA. more
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City progressing with multiple parks, trails and recreational projects
During the February 19th Apopka City Council meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Radley Williams provided updates on developments, including the nearly complete Apopka Action Sports Park, the Downtown Apopka Trail expansion, and a new inclusive playground. more
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Dunedin City Commissioner Jeff Now at protest at Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin on Aug. 27, 2024. The facility was one of the sites where the DeSantis administration proposed development.
To block another golf course debacle, Florida lawmakers try protecting state parks
If passed, Senate Bill SB 80 and its House counterpart HB 209 would ban the construction of golf courses in state parks. more
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A lifetime of dedication to animal welfare
The award recognizes individuals who have spent a minimum of 20 years making consistent contributions to improving animal welfare and protection and advancing the animal control profession within the State of Florida. more
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Orange County wins conservation award for wetlands ordinance
The award recognizes the County’s innovative revisions to its outdated Wetland Protection Ordinance, which was approved unanimously by the Orange County Board of County Commissioners in December 2023 and took effect on June 1, 2024. 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 15th. more
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A Matter of Time: Sculpture by Paul Baliker at the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, one of the grant recipients.
Second Annual Orange County ACT Awards honor 40 organizations with millions in grants
This year’s funded projects are predicted to generate an economic impact of more than $131 million, with a projected attendance of over 1.9 million. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: February 9th-15th
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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Parks and Recreation are not 'superfluous' to the neighborhoods inside the Apopka CRA
The Apopka CRA Board discussed the idea of turning a city-owned property on South 8th Street and Highland Avenue into either six new homes, five new homes, four bigger homes, or four homes and a pocket park. more
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Purcellville, Virginia.
Is Apopka in a 'growth Ponzi scheme'?
Purcellville, a town of 9,000, is considering taking on $34 million in new debt to cover a long list of deferred utility infrastructure projects. Local leaders now have only bad options. more
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DCF launches new and improved website to help families interested in adoption
The dynamic upgrade enhances the adoption journey by streamlining information about the process and providing prospective adoptive parents with every resource available to connect them with a child in need of a forever family. 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 a plan to fix Border Lake. more
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Several American presidents during the funeral of former President George H.W. Bush.
Must the president be a moral leader?
As scholar James David Barber wrote, the best way to understand a president’s likely responses to a crisis is to understand what that president values most highly. more
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State Senator Geraldine Thompson
Updating Breaking News: Florida Sen. Geraldine Thompson dies at 74
Thompson, a Democrat, was first elected to the Florida Legislature in 2006 and served multiple terms in the House and Senate. more
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Updating Breaking News: Missing and endangered Apopka man located
Benisse Mervil was last seen wearing a purple shirt, a red and black sweater, blue jeans, and black sneakers. Mervil is 5’09” and weighs approximately 170 pounds, is bald, and has brown eyes.   On May 16th at approximately 6:30 P.M., Phillip Walker (42-year-old black male) was last … more
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Updating Breaking News: APD looking for missing and endangered Apopka man
Benisse Mervil was last seen wearing a purple shirt, a red and black sweater, blue jeans, and black sneakers. Mervil is 5’09” and weighs approximately 170 pounds, is bald, and has brown eyes.   On May 16th at approximately 6:30 P.M., Phillip Walker (42-year-old black male) was last … more
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Spring in Apopka: 63rd Annual Art & Foliage Festival returns to Kit Land Nelson Park in April
The festival showcases the work of artisans and crafters, and top foliage growers from Central Florida. Highlights this year include the 2025 spotlight plant, Ananas comosus, a  pineapple variety known as Sugarloaf, and a Bald Cypress tree giveaway. more
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Climate advocate: EPA closure harms Florida’s environment
Established under President George H.W. Bush in 1992, the office has overseen more than 300 civil rights compliance reviews since 2014. Advocates warn that rollbacks will hit low-income and minority communities hardest. more
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Border Lake.
Can Apopka and Orange County work together to fix the Border Lake flooding issue?
Border Lake flooding is scheduled to be discussed at the Apopka City Council's February 19th meeting, with Orange County on the agenda to present a potential solution. more
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Should Apopka implement a moratorium on development?
Olsen: "Given the current development already approved and given the operational, infrastructure and growth challenges that Apopka faces we should IMMEDIATELY implement a development moratorium." more
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2nd Annual MLK Day of Service Million Meal Pack a huge success
4,500 volunteers, with 21 local sponsors, helped pack 1,013,580 healthy meals. The event also raised $10,000 for scholarship funds for local students. 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 8th. more
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Affordable Housing, Pocket Park, or Homeless Resource Center? CRA decides on 8th Street property at Wednesday meeting
So what will it be? Affordable housing? A pocket park? A homeless resource center? Here's your chance to weigh-in and express your opinion on this property and on the direction the CRA takes in the future. more
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