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City Council: "Put a hold on new development until we have the infrastructure"
OCPS calculates that these 1,150 single-family homes will add an additional 472 students to our Apopka schools. This does not consider the unspecified number of Paulucci Acres multi-unit family units that will generate even more students. more
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Customer First: Orange County rolls out live training and extra support for permitting services
Orange County Government issues roughly 81,000 vertical building permits a year, making it the busiest and largest permitting agency in Central Florida. more
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Report: 18 of 20 surveyed adult day care centers weren't compliant
The state said that at least 12 of the centers scrutinized were impacted by the devastation of Category 4 Hurricane Ian in September 2022. more
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Blake Guyre performs at the Apopka Amphitheater this month.
Saturday Sounds returns in January
See Apopka's very own Blake Guyre perform the music of Elton John and Billy Joel live at the Apopka Amphitheater on January 25th from 5 PM to 7 PM! more
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Apopka garbage and recycling pickup schedules are changing next week
Starting next week, some parts of Apopka will have their garbage collected on Tuesdays and Fridays, while recycling collection will be on Wednesdays. more
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Neighborhood Goodness: Taking a break to appreciate
If you want to participate, your community’s leadership can request a brief presentation and get the ball rolling. Two options are available: Yard of the Month and Yard of the Quarter. more
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A host of space missions are planned to launch in 2025.
From new commercial Moon landers to asteroid investigations, expect a slate of exciting space missions in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up for even more ambitious goals. Here’s a look at the most exciting missions planned for the coming year, which will expand humanity’s horizons even further, from the Moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond. more
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A LiDAR sensor from technology company Ouster, shown in an intersection in Colorado, uses a laser to create anonymous 3-D models of the people and vehicles at street level.
As ‘smart cities’ tools grow nationwide, so do privacy and ethical concerns
The “Internet of Things” technologies are networks of physical objects connected to the Internet and can exchange data with other devices or software. more
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The Florida Capitol building on Aug. 12, 2024.
These nine new Florida laws are going into effect in 2025
Although the law goes into effect on Jan. 1, Attorney General Ashley Moody agreed to delay enforcement relating to social media until a federal judge decides whether to block it pending resolution of the legal dispute between major tech companies and the state. 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 December 28th. more
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What's open on New Year's Day in Orange County?
Happy New Year, Apopka! As we turn the page from 2024 and celebrate the arrival of 2025, here's a list of businesses and places open on New Year's Day. more
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Apopka celebrates Orange County's 200th birthday
The Apopka Historical Society was honored to participate in the 200th year of the Orange County Celebration and Two Centuries of Progress alongside Mayor of Orange County Jerry L. Demings and his administration. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: December 22nd-28th
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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Happy Birthday Orange County!
1875-1923 demonstrated the early pioneer’s determination to organize town governments. Orlando was incorporated in 1875, Apopka in 1882, Windermere and Maitland in 1885, Oakland in 1891, Winter Garden in 1908, and Ocoee in 1923. more
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Unhoused Lewiston. Maine, residents huddle for the evening at the city’s new warming center.
Camping ban enforcement in Maine highlights patchwork of solutions to homelessness
Advocates both believe homeless shelters can be a short-term solution to enforcing the camping ban since most agree that being outside, especially in Maine winters, is the worst-case scenario. 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 seven articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on improvements to Ocoee-Apopka Road. more
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Workshops designed to build stronger communities in Orange County
The Community Connections Workshop Series offers citizens a platform to learn about topics such as neighborhood organization, leadership development, and navigating local government resources. more
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Lake Apopka
Breaking News: DOH issues Blue-Green Algae Alert for Lake Apopka - Newton Park
Recent lab results from a sample collected on Lake Ola indicate the continued presence of trace amounts algae toxins in the water column. As a result, Lake Ola will continue to be closely monitored. more
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What’s next for the economy?
What does 2025 hold for interest rates, inflation, and the American consumer?
As we turn to 2025, we’re optimistic the economy will keep growing. But that’s not without some caveats. Here are the key questions and risks we’re watching. more
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Florida residents warned about 'smishing' scams targeting package deliveries
In 2020, the Internet Crime Complaint Center reported more than 240,000 victims of smishing, phishing, and other fraudulent schemes, costing more than $54 million, with the average person losing about $800. 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 December 21st. more
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The Ocoee-Apopka Road near AdventHealth Apopka.
City looking for input on improving Ocoee Apopka Road
The Ocoee-Apopka Road reflects the region's blend of history and progress. It serves as a reminder of the area's agricultural roots while accommodating the needs of a growing population and dynamic local economy. more
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Report: Florida's citrus industry crop is down 90% from two decades before
The report by Florida Taxwatch says the industry is under assault by citrus diseases and hurricanes. Florida was hit by three hurricanes this year alone, with two of them, Helene and Milton, impacting the citrus industry.  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 new Apopka Fire Chief! more
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Apopka and Orange County announce Christmas curbside collection schedule
As Christmas day approaches, Apopka and Orange County residents can expect a change in their garbage collection routine. more
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