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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: November 3rd-9th
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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Developing Story: Boylan resigns as Apopka Economic Development Director
During her term as EDD, Boylan announced a partnership with a consulting firm consultant to attract retail businesses to Apopka and launched an economic development website and a Business Retention and Expansion Program to boost the local economy. more
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Citizens Police Academy: A legacy of assisting the Apopka Police Department
The Apopka Citizens Police Academy is a 14-week program hosted by the Apopka Police Department and designed to educate civilians who want to learn and experience what the field is like. more
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President George Washington aimed to unify the country with his first Thanksgiving message.
How George Washington used his first Thanksgiving as president to unite a new country
Washington believed that particular Thanksgiving in 1789 was a crucial occasion. He would use it to call on the people he now led to hold their new country together in the face of forces that he knew could pull it apart. 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 State House District 39 election. more
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Mounting evidence shows that veterans need targeted suicide prevention services.
Military veterans are disproportionately affected by suicide, but targeted prevention can help reverse the tide
Identifying the true risk of veteran suicide, especially relative to the general population, is a surprisingly difficult task. more
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Apopka Debris Cleanup: 28,000 cubic yard collected in 20 days
The City estimates it's about 75% complete with the first pass. Once the first pass is completed over the next few days, the final pass will be announced to make sure everyone has put all of their storm debris to the curb. more
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The Race for 39: Bankson avoids upset, heads back to Florida Legislature after narrow victory over Summersill
Counting primaries, runoffs, and general elections, this is Bankson's sixth straight successful campaign. However, Summersill's performance as a first-time candidate was impressive. more
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Apopka City Council votes 3-2 against moving public comments back to their original position
At the November 6th meeting, Commissioner Nick Nesta made a motion to move public comments back to their previous agenda position after presentations and restore them to the live feed on the City's YouTube page. more
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From left to right: Representative Doug Bankson, Damond Smith with PHMSA, Matthew Sonneborn, Brent E. Haywood LANGD GM/CEO, Apopka City Commissioner Diane Velazquez, Apopka City Commissioner Nadia Anderson, Congressman Daniel Webster, Apopka City Commissioner and LANGD Board Member Alexander Smith, Winter Garden Mayor and LANGD Board Member John Rees, LANGD Board Member Fred Crabtree.
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District receives a second grant from US Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration officials visited the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Winter Garden office on November 7th to congratulate the District and present the check in person. more
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Orange County steps up to make pedestrian safety a top priority
Several pedestrian safety projects are either in development or underway on various roadways and at 14 County schools. more
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Clarcona Ocoee Road won the 2023 Corridor of the Year Award in District 2.
Who will win Corridor of the Year in 2024?
The 2024 competing corridors include Sheeler Road, Rose Avenue, Powers Drive, and Votaw Road.  more
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Nelson delivers 2024 State of the City Address on Friday
On Friday, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson will deliver the 2024 State of the City Address. What issues will he focus on? 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 November 2nd. more
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More than 1,700 acres of environmentally sensitive land protected this year through the Orange County 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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Neighborhood Services Division is hosting the 2024 Orange County Community Conference
The Orange County Community Conference allows residents to learn innovative ways to improve neighborhoods and their communities. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: October 27th-November 2nd
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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Six Apopka firefighters awarded scholarships from the 2650 Foundation
Vehicle and Machinery Rescue certification is an advanced rescue training program. This program equips firefighters with important skills to respond to complex and complicated vehicle and machinery rescue scenarios.  more
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Florida's census undercount poses risks to funding for vital services
The 2020 US census affects funding allocations for Medicaid, early education programs, and one or two congressional seats, reducing the state's voice in federal policymaking. 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 new publication run by Apopka students. more
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Descendants of July Perry attend a 2019 ceremony unveiling a historical marker of his lynching.
For one survivor, the 1920 Election Day massacre in Florida was ‘the night the devil got loose’
In what became known as the largest incident of Election Day violence in U.S. history, the tragedy in Ocoee stands as a stark reminder of the racist barriers Black voters faced as they attempted to exercise their basic right to vote. more
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Apopka partnering with a consulting firm to attract retail businesses to city
Retail Strategies will serve as an extension of the Economic Development Department, leveraging its expertise to attract and secure new retail opportunities within the city. more
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Orange County launches 14th annual Toy Drive to benefit local families
Donations support Orange County youth and family agencies, including the Orange County Neighborhood Centers for Families, Wraparound Orange,  Orange County Public Schools Kids’ Closet, and local nonprofit organizations. more
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Florida school boards removed more books from school libraries during the 2023-2024 school year than any other state.
PEN America: Florida removed more library books than any state last year
Florida removed 4,500 books from July 2023 to June 2024, according to an annual report from PEN America, a nonprofit advocating for freedom of expression. That represents nearly half of the nationwide removals, which numbered 10,064. more
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Happy Halloween, Apopka!
Happy Halloween, Apopka!
The City of Apopka would like to wish you and your family a safe Halloween. We hope you will review and discuss these safety tips from the Apopka Fire and Apopka Police Department!  more
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