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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 July 13th. more
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Fireworks almost guaranteed at Apopka City Council meeting
Because the July 3rd meeting was canceled, the agenda is packed. Oh, and if you missed the July 4th fireworks, there are a couple of unresolved matters from the June 19th meeting that may make up for it in comparable explosiveness. more
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The balancing act required to keep communities thriving
The county is developing a new comprehensive plan known as Vision 2050. State law and county ordinances require developers to preserve 35% of land in passivity in the Wekiva River Basin area. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: July 7th-13th
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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Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson shakes the hand of newly appointed Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam in 2019.
Developing Story: Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam announces retirement
Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam has announced he will be stepping down, according to an email he sent to AFD firefighters and staff. Wylam's tumultuous time as Apopka's top firefighter will end October 31st. more
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Explore Orange County parks with the little ones in tow
Exploring nature with little ones is a wonderful way to create lasting memories. Orange County’s parks aren’t just places to visit, they are wonderlands waiting to be discovered. 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. It also includes details on the upcoming budget and millage rate vote. more
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A U.S. Navy F-5N Tiger II from VFC-111, known as the "Sun Downers" takes off from Naval Air Station Key West's Boca Chica Field on Jan. 28, 2022.
Florida bases could receive more than $1 billion in new defense spending bill
The National Defense Authorization Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives on June 13th. Before it becomes law, it must pass the Senate and receive the President's signature. more
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Home, risky home.
To insure or self-insure? The question homeowners must answer amid impact of climate change
In places such as Florida that are particularly exposed to natural disasters, homeowners insurance isn’t just expensive – it’s increasingly becoming difficult to find. That has caused some homeowners to go without it entirely. more
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Mr. Smith goes to Apopka: New City Administrator delivers a wakeup call to City Council
Jacob Smith, the new Apopka City Administrator, didn't say much in his first budget workshop cycle, but what he did say cut to the core of the challenges facing the City Council. more
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Orange County grants can help beautify local neighborhoods
Orange County has $410,000 in annual funding to enhance the quality of subdivisions with new signage, landscaping, pressure washing, playground equipment, irrigation repair, lighting, and more. more
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Where the southern half of the Upland Bayfront Preserve stood, there’s now fill dirt, soon to become a soccer field and beach volleyball courts.
New College of Florida tears up nature preserve, claims it’s an improvement
The preserve was a strip of bayfront land full of century-old pines, massive oaks, thick cabbage palms, and plenty of mangroves along the shoreline. At the end of May—right after the students left campus for the summer—machines rumbled into the preserve and began knocking trees down like bowling pins. more
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The Florida Department of Education's Just Read, Florida! team visited W.R. Tolar K-8 School in Liberty County on Jan. 25, 2023.
Audits find financial issues with some Florida charter schools
Of the 13 charter schools identified as having at least one noncompliance finding - three had incurred expenses above their respective budgets, two failed to comply with requirements, and one had a fund balance deficit. more
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Apopka City Hall.
Breaking News: City Council tables millage rate vote until July 17th meeting
The Apopka City Council decided to table its tentative approval of the millage rate for the FY24/25 budget until the July 17th meeting. more
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AFD celebrates Lt. Mandy Mathis as 2023 Firefighter of the Year
Please join the Apopka Fire Department in congratulating Lieutenant Mandy Mathis for being voted the 2023 Firefighter of the Year. more
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The heat is on… stay safe!
With prolonged exposure to extreme heat, your body is more at risk for experiencing heat exhaustion or heat stroke. 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 July 6th. more
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Who will win the 2024 Corridor of the Year in District 2?
Good luck to the People of Lockhart, Southern Apopka, Wekiwa Springs, and Clarcona-Ocoee in the upcoming Corridor of the Year competition. more
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You can’t arrest a housing shortage: Why anti-homelessness laws don’t work
The research is quite clear on this: Homelessness reaches epidemic levels in communities where housing is far too expensive and there is not enough of it. more
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Doggone fun in store for pups at Orange County Parks
Fenced-in dog destinations welcome pets at 13 dog parks scattered across the Orange County Parks & Recreation network. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: June 30th-July 6th
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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Marsha Summersill (center in black), at her kickoff event for the State House District 39 campaign.
Can Summersill's moderate platform overcome the odds to beat Bankson?
Marsha Summersill is a self-proclaimed moderate who ran unopposed on the Democrat ticket and will take on Bankson head-to-head in the race for District 39. more
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DOH-Orange hosting free Back-to-School immunization events
Hosted in partnership with OCPS, the free immunization events are for OCPS students and children (4 to 18 years) entering, attending, or transferring to Florida schools. 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 the details of a scathing email Commissioner Alexander Smith sent to Commissioner Nick Nesta. more
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Apopka's 2024/25 budget workshops must break the cycle of treading water
Apopka is treading water. Its millage rate seems as permanent as the John Land statue in front of City Hall. It only looks to the future for inevitable things like a public safety center or wastewater treatment facilities, and its system almost guarantees this outcome. more
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