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A large and complex Orange County budget takes on core issues in 2025
The strategic objectives of the Orange County Budget for FY2024-25 include public safety and health, a sense of community, economic development, infrastructure, efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and sustainability. more
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Main Street Apopka wants more for the downtown and local businesses
With almost 100 small businesses throughout the greater downtown area, Apopka has notable potential to become the destination and not just a pass-through for something else. more
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Second Annual Apopka New Year's Eve Ball Drop returns to Hurricane Grill
Apopka’s second annual New Year’s Eve ball drop is Tuesday, December 31st from 8:00 pm to midnight at Apopka’s Hurricane Grill and Wings. more
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Ned Bowers, one of about 110 homeowners on Lake Ola in northwest Orange County, is worried about rising pollution challenges for the historically clean lake. Earlier this year, Bowers paid for an independent water quality study, which revealed troubling pollution levels in some of the lake's contributing waters.
A fight to protect one of Central Florida’s cleanest lakes
There aren’t any public access points on Lake Ola, but the water body plays a role in the health of the Lake Apopka Watershed and Central Florida more broadly. more
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Swimmers enjoying Rainbow Springs State Park.
Dear Santa, please bring these gifts to help Florida’s environment
Pittman to Santa: "Even though you live pretty far north of here, you may have heard that we had a big ruckus recently. It was over the DEP allowing some little-known organizations to build golf courses, hotels, and pickleball courts in our award-winning state parks." more
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Dirty hands of children from construction work. World Day Against Child Labour concept.
Child labor in agriculture: A growing concern in Florida
While you can start working a regular job at 14, the Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits youth under 18 from working hazardous jobs. That is, except in one industry: agriculture, where you can work at 16. more
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Apopka Fire Department Station 1
City Council votes 5-0 to promote Wil Sanchez to Apopka Fire Chief
The Apopka City Council, by a vote of 5-0, promoted Interim Fire Chief Wil Sanchez to the AFD's permanent leader at its December 18th meeting. more
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APD's Lieutenant Jason Woertman graduates from the FBI Academy
Lieutenant Jason Woertman of the APD graduated from the FBI National Academy. Woertman attended the 292nd session of the FBI National Academy, which only one percent of officers have the opportunity to do. 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 14th. more
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Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore - District 2.
Moore non-committal on running for Apopka Mayor in 2026
Halfway through her final term, Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore sat down with The Apopka Voice and shared her thoughts on a range of subjects, including a possible run for Mayor of Apopka in 2026. more
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DOH-Orange encourages a safe 2024 holiday season
From traveling to decorating and cooking, the holidays are a time for family and friends to come together and celebrate. DOH-Orange advises everyone to follow these tips to ensure their safety. more
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Serving those who served
More than 71,000 veterans call Orange County home, and Veterans Services serves approximately 5,000 clients per year, including veterans and their dependents. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: December 8th-14th
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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AFD Interim Fire Chief Wil Sanchez is expected to be named permanent fire chief at the December 18th City Council meeting.
Developing Story: City Council expected to promote Sanchez to Apopka Fire Chief at Wednesday meeting
The Apopka City Council will vote on promoting Interim Fire Chief Wil Sanchez as the AFD's permanent leader at its December 18th meeting. more
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Wreaths Across America ceremony honors fallen heroes in Apopka cemeteries
The VFW Post 10147 Apopka/Altamonte Springs/VFW Post 10147 Auxiliary assisted the Edgewood/Greenwood Cemetery and Bay Ridge Cemetery to remember and honor the veterans by laying remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes. more
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What can Apopka learn from Dublin, Ireland about Public/Private partnerships?
How cities are reinventing the public-private partnership − 4 lessons from around the globe
Local governments have long collaborated with businesses in so-called public-private partnerships. Historically, these arrangements have helped cities fund major infrastructure projects such as bridges and hospitals. 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 Lake Apopka Connector Trail. more
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Apopka Christmas season begins this weekend
Join the Apopka community in celebrating Christmas with a parade, a moving wreath ceremony, and live music to make this season merry and bright. Don't miss the magic and be part of the festive cheer! more
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Report: Florida voters approved $1.9 billion in local tax increases
According to the independent nonprofit fiscal watchdog organization report, 89% of these measures were approved by voters. more
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Disney World.
Florida reports record-breaking $131 billion spent by tourists in 2023
Visitors initiated $36.9 billion in taxes, including federal taxes worth $19.8 billion, state taxes at $8.5 billion, and local at $8.6 billion. more
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Lake Lucie Conservation Area.
Preserved Lands: More than 1,700 acres of environmentally sensitive land protected by Orange County’s Green PLACE Program
Green PLACE, an award-winning initiative that preserves, enhances and restores environmentally sensitive lands, has acquired more than 1,700 acres across 19 properties since the beginning of this year. more
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Proposed federal cuts to health programs could impact millions of Floridians
Florida leads the nation in Affordable Care Act enrollment, with 4.2 million residents obtaining coverage through the federal marketplace. And more than 4.3 million Floridians are enrolled in Medicaid, underscoring the program's importance as a safety net. 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 7th. more
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The sun rising on Lake Apopka, as seen from the lakeside observation tower on the Clay Island loop.
Construction set to begin on Lake Apopka Connector Trail
Orange County issued a Notice to Proceed this week on the Lake Apopka Connector Trail project, “paving” the way for a new section of trail that connects two existing trails. more
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Apopka faces growing homelessness issues amid strict new Florida laws
According to Pastor David Schorejs of the Next Step Foundation, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson has consistently presented various solutions to the city's homelessness problem, but many of these plans have failed due to local opposition, funding challenges, and other logistical hurdles. more
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