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No more debates on balconies and left turn lanes; Apopka wants its City Center
City Center Development Timeline | Facts as I Understand Serves to highlight inconsistencies in statements and actions January/February 2016 - (Prior to my time on Council) - City Council approved … more
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Remembering the life of Edward Bass, Apopka City Administrator
It is with great sadness to announce the death of our City Administrator, Edward Bass. A life wonderfully lived deserves to be wonderfully remembered. Edward will be sorely missed. more
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Florida State Parks, Florida Prepaid partner to provide student scholarships
The partnership invites families to discover educational opportunities through a Florida Prepaid college savings plan and enjoy the instructive aspects of the Florida State Parks Junior Ranger Program.  more
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Orange Technical College Apopka Campus: A ribbon falls, and a new era begins
The OTC Apopka Campus didn't happen easily or overnight. Practically every elected official in Northwest Orange County played a role in its acquisition or completion over the last decade. more
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Report: Childcare costs pushing Florida families to the breaking point
According to the study, Florida ranks 37th in economic well-being, 33rd in health, and 32nd in family and community. Overall, Florida ranks 31st in child well-being. 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 June 10th. more
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Orange County invites community to participate in Vision 2050 Town Hall meetings
Orange County is one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States. The Bureau of Economic & Business Research estimates that by 2050, its population will increase by 700,000. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: June 4th-10th
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 Fire Department
No waiting! Apopka City Council votes to reopen the search for AFD "Change Manager"
The Apopka City Council, at its June 7th meeting, voted unanimously to resubmit a Request for Proposal to hire a Change Manager for the Apopka Fire Department. 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 last week... all in one place, including details on a dead body found in South Apopka. more
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Apopka City Administrator Edward Bass presents the 2022-23 budget.
Edward Bass, Apopka City Administrator, dies at 50
Edward Bass was the consummate gentleman and professional. He will be a difficult city administrator to replace, but I will remember him for the bravery he showed while battling his illness. more
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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings delivers the State of the County Address.
Demings shooting for "The Next Level" in Orange County
“This has been a year of significant achievements, record-breaking tourism numbers, and strong economic growth. It has also been a year of triumphs, hardships, and challenges that only Mother Nature could deliver." more
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Apopka Fire Department - Station #1
Duran's emotional and powerful remarks call Apopka Fire Department's "perfect" performance reviews into question
It has been almost ten months since the devastating death of Apopka firefighter Austin Duran, and his father is still seeking justice and accountability from the City.  more
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Wendover vs. The City of Apopka, and the definition of a balcony
Have you ever asked yourself, “what is a balcony?” According to Merriam-Webster it is “a platform that projects from the wall of a building and is enclosed by a parapet or … more
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Mangrove massacre wipes out Florida angler’s joy
Pittman: "Along the 3,394-foot shoreline, someone had chopped down the mangroves on 951 feet of it. The choppers had cut a swath 15 to 26 feet deep along the shore." more
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Florida marijuana initiative has enough signatures to appear on 2024 ballot
Smart & Safe Florida, a campaign supporting a ballot initiative to legalize marijuana in Florida, has collected 967,528 valid signatures, exceeding the 891,523 valid signatures needed. more
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Nearly a million Floridians, many of them children, are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage over the next year
In April, the regular monthly process of verifying those who qualify for Medicaid or CHIP benefits restarted. Those who are no longer eligible will lose their benefits after their anniversary month.  more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: May 28th-June 3rd
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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Orange County deputies find dead body in South Apopka
Deputies from the Orange County Sheriff's Office responded to a call in South Apopka that ultimately led them to discover a dead body. more
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Orange County health officials issue mosquito-borne illness advisory
Several sentinel chickens from a single flock have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus infection. The risk of transmission to humans has increased. 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 June 3rd. 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 an iconic Apopka restaurant closing. more
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Steps every caring citizen can take to improve their communities
It is empowering and encouraging to see our communities and corridors improve. All it takes is an engaged citizenry and a municipal government with sufficient dollars for proper maintenance. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: May 21st-27th
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: Missing Apopka woman found
Ms. Sheppard had gone missing on 5/9/23 after being discharged from Advent Health Apopka. She has now been found per the Apopka Police Department. more
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