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Mayor Jerry Demings speaks at the Hurricane Idalia update.
Orange County in State of Emergency
On Tuesday, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings signed an Executive Order to put Orange County into a State of Emergency with Hurricane Idalia on a projected path through Florida. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: August 20th-26th
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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Breaking News: City of Apopka offices, parks & recreation closing for Hurricane Idalia
The City of Apopka announced it will be closing its offices, parks & recreation as well as trash collection on Wednesday, according to a post on its website. more
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Breaking News: OCPS cancels school for Wednesday
Based on this morning’s forecast, sustained wind speeds will exceed 35 MPH on the west side of Orange County and as a result there will be no school for students on Wednesday, August 30th. more
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Apopka City Hall
The ethics of online comments, and letters to the editor
While social media, online comments, and letters to the editor serve as a platform for individuals to voice their opinions, they also raise concerns about the potential for misinformation and character assassination. more
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Carbon Monoxide Dangers: Safety precautions can help prevent poisoning
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County urges the public to avoid carbon monoxide exposure by taking precautions with gas-powered appliances and charcoal or gas grills. 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 three articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including details on the Apopka teenager who visited Washington DC. more
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Kilsheimer: It’s time to start cleaning up the mess in Apopka by changing how we run our city 
The city of Apopka is a mess right now. But there may be a way out of this chaos if residents would adopt the approach used by most other Florida cities to manage their affairs. more
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A nurse holds a vial of COVID-19 vaccine and a syringe.
Next generation of COVID-19 vaccines and therapies gets a $1.4 billion boost
An HHS official said the department is in the process of identifying the COVID-19 vaccines that will move into the Phase IIb clinical trials. 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 August 19th. more
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Orange County Citizens Safety Task Force. makes its recommendations
The task force was charged with re-examining the 2021 report and making modifications. The goal was to identify solutions and strategies to reduce and prevent gun violence and violent crime. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: August 13th-19th
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 ranks 50th in Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding
Florida is expected to receive $19.1 billion in federal infrastructure investment. Adjusting for population, this comes out to about $887 per capita, the lowest among the 50 states. 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 last week... all in one place, including details on the new Apopka City Center Winn-Dixie. more
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Mr. Plummer goes to Washington
Nathaniel Plummer, representing the JDRF Children’s Congress, traveled to the halls of Congress to speak with elected officials to ask that they renew the Special Diabetes Program. more
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LAHAINA, HAWAII - AUGUST 14: Homes and businesses destroyed by a wildfire are seen on August 14, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. At least 93 people were killed, and thousands were displaced after a wind-driven wildfire devastated the towns of Lahaina and Kula this past week. Crews are continuing to search for nearly 1,000 missing people.
FEMA’s disaster relief fund is running low on cash. What happens now?
Unlike many other accounts within the federal government, FEMA is able to pause funding on some projects and divert that money to lifesaving and life-sustaining activities. more
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Commissioner Nick Nesta (left) clashes with Mayor Bryan Nelson (right) at a previous Apopka City Council meeting.
Nesta calls for forensic audit of City financial documents
Apopka City Commissioner Nick Nesta called for a forensic audit of certain City financial documents, and commissioners insisted on an updated investment policy. more
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A group of silhouetted people on a public beach over orange-colored sunset sky in Siesta Key.
Amid record heat, Florida agencies give EPA climate change rules a cold shoulder
Despite the brutal heat, this is the moment when our Florida Department of Environmental Protection has chosen to give the federal government the old cold shoulder. Ooooooo-wee, have you noticed how hot it’s been this summer? Feels-like temperatures are up around 115 degrees, even a heat index of 120 in Pensacola in June. … more
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Many local business owners are still struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to assist them, Orange County has introduced the Small Business BOOST program.
Orange County Small Business BOOST Program Helps Those Still Recovering from Pandemic
Many local business owners are still struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to assist them, Orange County has introduced the Small Business BOOST program. more
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Some states began disenrolling people from Medicaid earlier than others, with health policy researcher KFF finding nearly 500,000 in 11 states have lost their health insurance.
Loss of Medicaid coverage in Florida raises concerns, ‘possible violations,’ policy experts say
Health policy experts highlight many concerns regarding Florida's Medicaid Redetermination process, claiming it results in a lack of coverage for eligible children and families. 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 includes 26 arrests for the week ending August 12. more
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University of Florida
Florida officials predict increased student aid costs for taxpayers
Florida officials project that taxpayer-funded student aid will increase in coming years as more students graduate from high school in the Sunshine State. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: August 6th-12th
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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Kelly Park School
Updating Breaking News: APD looking for person-of-interest in Kelly Park School fire
The Apopka Police Department is looking for a person-of-interest in an arson investigation that occurred at the Kelly Park School early Monday morning. more
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Orange County recognized nationally for tree growth and green education efforts
Orange County has been recognized as a Tree City USA municipality for 16 consecutive years, one of the longest active streaks in the nation. more
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