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Apopka Police Department swears in newest officer
Officer Davin Keitt is only 19 years old, was born in Orlando, and grew up in Apopka, where he attended and graduated from Apopka High School in 2023. more
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n this aerial view, Flood waters inundate a neighborhood after Hurricane Milton came ashore on October 10, 2024, in Punta Gorda. The storm made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in the Siesta Key area of Florida, causing damage and flooding throughout Central Florida.
Citizens Property Insurance paid $823 million for 2024 hurricane season claims
While nearly half of the people who opened claims after Milton received payment from Citizens, the payout rates for Debby and Helene's claims were much lower (24% and 28%, respectively) because floods mainly caused the damage. 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 January 11th. more
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Getting Out of Debt: Financial Empowerment Center offers free counseling to Orange County residents
Held in-person as well as virtually, sessions with certified financial counselors focus on budgeting, increasing personal savings, paying down debt, improving credit scores and more. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: January 5th-11th
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 League of Women Voters helps returning citizens restore voting rights
The League of Women Voters is sending thousands of handwritten postcards to people with felony convictions, many of whom are unaware they may already be eligible to vote. more
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Can a walk about nothing inspire Apopkans to increase their public engagement?
My small West Virginia community of Charles Town is taking a much different approach to public engagement. We started a regular gathering called Walks About Nothing. These one-hour walks have no agendas or defined leader, and they’re open to anyone who wants to show up. more
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Apopka Police Department and Orange County Public Schools are hoping to resolve the SRO budget standoff this week
The Apopka Police Department, Orange County Public Schools, and four other agencies remain in a standoff over funding for School Resource Officers. 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 Apopka MLK Parade. more
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City breaks ground on Apopka Sports Park
The new $500,000 Apopka Action Sports Park is an Apopka Community Redevelopment  Agency project using tax increment fund revenue from the City of Apopka and Orange County. more
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DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: National Jewish Health registered nurse Lindsay Waldman, left, prepares to administer a pediatric COVID vaccine to Emma Waas, 5, as her father, Andy Waas, comforts her on November 3, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine for the 28 million children aged 5-11 years old. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)
Federal officials warn Florida over KidCare battle
Florida KidCare is a Medicaid expansion program for children aged 5-18 whose families earn too much to qualify for the traditional Medicaid program. more
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Apopka and Orange County announce events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Apopka and Orange County announce its schedule to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Zora Neale Hurston, and commemorate February as Black History Month. more
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Orange County Public Schools is hiring bus drivers and mechanics
School bus drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school, creating a reliable bridge between home and education. more
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Orange County receives windfall amount in 2024 Tourist Development Tax
Current TDT reserves totals of nearly $417 million helps Orange County reinvest in community projects and programs to benefit residents and visitors such as community venues, cultural arts, and the Convention Center. 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 January 4th. more
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Florida leads the nation (again) in Obamacare enrollment
Nationally, CMS reports that 23.6 million people enrolled for 2025 coverage, including 3.2 million new consumers. Total enrollment is record-breaking, CMS said in a statement. more
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Cold weather conditions keep shelters in Apopka and Orange County open
With forecasts predicting potential bouts of chilly conditions, these shelters are crucial in ensuring that vulnerable residents have access to a safe refuge. more
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Orange County is planning for the future with Vision 2050
For Vision 2050 to be successful, the County must change its antiquated zoning rules to something a little more modern. As Orange County prepares for the next 30 years, it must change the way it manages growth . This strategy for the future is laid out in the County’s new long-term … more
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Time is running out to register for Apopka Citizens Police Academy
To become a member of the ACPAAA, volunteers must attend a 14-week Citizens Police Academy hosted by the Apopka Police Department. more
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New Year, New Blair: A community resolution for meaningful change
In Blair, Nebraska, Jake Loftis and his Local Conversation (Strong Towns Blair) are turning the idea of New Year’s resolutions into a powerful tool for community transformation. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: December 29th-January 4th
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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City breaking ground on Apopka Sports Park
The new $500,000 Apopka Action Sports Park is an Apopka Community Redevelopment  Agency project using tax increment fund revenue from the City of Apopka and Orange County. more
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DOH-Orange recognizes National Radon Action Month  
January is National Radon Action Month, and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County encourages residents to protect their homes and families from radon exposure. more
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Developing Story: Apopka church is opening its doors as a cold-weather shelter
First Presbyterian Church of Apopka/One Family Church is opening its doors on nights this week for residents who are unsheltered or without heat from 7pm-7am on days with sustained temperatures below 40 degrees on a trial basis. 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 new garbage and recycling collection routes. more
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