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Readers question and respond to the controversies embroiling the Apopka Fire Department
Although the issues at the AFD go well beyond the tragic accident that ultimately took the life of a young firefighter, it's the death of Firefighter Austin Duran that seems to frame nearly every discussion. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: April 9th-15th
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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The Capitol, Washington DC.
Rep. Webster outlines the first 100 days of the 118th Congress
In his weekly newsletter, Rep. Daniel Webster of the Florida 11th District (which includes Apopka), outlined the first 100 days of the 2023 Congress and announced his staff coming to Apopka on … more
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STD cases on the rise in Orange County
During STD Awareness Month, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County encourages the community to take precautions and to be aware of the long-term health impacts of STDs. more
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Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson shakes the hand of newly appointed Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam in 2019.
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 Apopka Gopher Tortoise Day. more
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Apopka City Hall.
Nelson and Apopka City Council wade into "unchartered" territory
Where do Apopka City Council powers begin and end? Can it have a city clerk or city attorney removed, or does that require a Mayor's decision? more
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Sylvester Hall talks to attendees of his meeting about annexing and rebuilding South Apopka.
A range of solutions proposed for South Apopka at community meeting
Sylvester Hall said that it is no coincidence that everything around South Apopka is already annexed into Apopka except for South Apopka. more
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The Florida Panther
Bipartisan bill could save over 600 Florida wildlife species
Conservation groups in Florida and around the country want Congress to pass bipartisan legislation to help states with wildlife conservation. more
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City Council listens to a South Apopka resident at the March 28th Annexation Town Hall meeting at the John Bridges Center.
You want fries with that annexation?
It may be time to turn this issue over to the people of South Apopka, but if it's going to be settled by ballot, then treat annexation like an election. more
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Orange County's Earth Week Celebration starts this weekend
Events and activities will take place in-person and virtually. Residents will have the opportunity to learn a variety of things from energy saving tips to how to make Florida friendly planters. more
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Triggered by rising gun violence, Orange County Citizens Safety Task Force announces new community survey
In 2023, there were over 5,000 deaths related to firearms. In the first 100 days of the year, there have been 147 mass shooting incidents (four or more persons killed or injured) and 14 mass murders. more
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Are partisan school board races good or bad? Legislation heads to full Florida Senate for consideration
Florida voters would determine if the races for non-partisan district school board members should instead be partisan affairs, potentially teeing up for partisan politics in 67 school districts across the state. 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 April 8th. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: April 2nd-8th
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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Building a strong community starts with pride
The prize is to find, understand, and leverage the area’s pride to reinforce common values. A community builds confidence in people to envision a future, enact strategies, and make progress. more
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Orange County Health sponsoring Arts and Heart Run this weekend
The Arts and Heart Run seeks to foster good health and wellness within the Orange County community and to encourage attendees to take control of their health and wellness.  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. Five articles that shaped the city last week... including details on the City Council's no-confidence vote on Fire Chief Sean Wylam. more
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Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson shakes the hand of newly appointed Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam in 2019.
Nelson standing behind Wylam as Apopka Fire Chief
In an interview with WESH-2 News on Thursday, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson said he would stick with Fire Chief Sean Wylam, despite two no-confidence votes. more
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Happy Gopher Tortoise Day Apopka!
Is it Gopher Tortoise Day or Groundhog Day? Two essential reads from 2022
Today, April 10th, 2023, is the Second Annual Gopher Tortoise Day in Apopka. And although they are two very different species, you might get Goper Tortoise Day mixed up with Groundhog Day. more
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Bats play an important role in the ecosystem, especially in controlling insects and aiding agriculture, and they pose virtually no danger to people who do not handle them, however, a small percentage can carry rabies.
Orange County Health: Use these simple steps to protect yourself against bats and rabies
Bats play an important role in the ecosystem, especially in controlling insects and aiding agriculture, and they pose virtually no danger to people who do not handle them. more
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Why a lack of leadership might be worse than the Apopka Tornado of 1918
It was a cold January evening in 1918 when a Category F2 tornado with winds estimated at 150 miles per hour slammed into the little town of Apopka. Although there were no fatalities, ten people were … more
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Apopka Fire Department
Despite no-confidence vote, Wylam moves ahead with Safety program
The Apopka City Council, at its April 5th meeting, voted 3-2 on a motion to express no-confidence in Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam, concluding there is a lack of transparency and clear direction. more
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Florida legislators consider plan to expand mobile dental units
Similar to food trucks, where the food kind of comes to you, mobile dental units are used to expand access to care in hard-to-reach, low-income, and other communities in need. more
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Breaking News: Apopka City Council's 3-2 no confidence vote in Fire Chief Sean Wylam adds pressure on Mayor Nelson to make a leadership change
At the end of an eight-hour Apopka City Council meeting, two non-binding votes sent shockwaves through Apopka.  The Council voted 3-2 that they have no confidence in Fire Chief Sean Wylam, … more
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Motorists who refuse a breathalyzer test could face bigger hardships in Florida
If a Florida motorist is pulled over for suspected drunk driving and refuses to take a breathalyzer test, they’re subject to a mandatory driver's license suspension for a year. more
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