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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—all in one place... including details on the status of the Apopka CRA. more
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Apopka participates in Denim Day
The City of Apopka has officially proclaimed April 30th, 2025, as Denim Day, marking its fifth consecutive year participating in the national awareness campaign aimed at ending sexual violence and supporting survivors. more
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Students sit on blankets on Florida State University’s Landis Green on Dec. 31, 2024, with Landis Hall in the background.
Flags to fly at half-staff until Monday for FSU shooting
On Thursday, a gunman killed two people near the FSU student union, and six people were hospitalized. Law enforcement has 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, son of a Leon County sheriff’s deputy, in custody. more
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The first Earth Day in 1972 spurred other countries to support global environmental action.
The first Earth Day was a shot heard around the world
Largely because of U.S. leadership, industrialized nations agreed to establish and provide initial funding for what is arguably the world’s premier global environmental institution: the United Nations Environment Programme. Regrettably, the United States has relinquished its longtime role as a leader on global environmental issues. more
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Apopka celebrates International Firefighters' Day
In a proclamation delivered at the April 16th City Council meeting, Mayor Bryan Nelson declared May 4th International Firefighters’ Day—a citywide tribute to the men and women who put their lives on the line daily and to those who never made it home. more
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A Veteran’s Mission: Honoring Norris Henderson
Since joining Heart of Florida United Way, Henderson has transformed Mission United into a vital support system for veterans across Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. more
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International relief organizations in Florida impacted by USAID cuts
The funding cuts also reverberate in the Sunshine State, home to more than 120 registered international relief organizations - among the highest concentrations in the country - including Miami-based World Relief and Coconut Creek's Food for the Poor. more
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Orange County issues burn ban as drought index rises
The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning unless a permit has been issued. This includes recreational open burning such as campfires, ceremonial bonfires, outdoor fireplaces, and/or open flame heating devices. 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 12th. more
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Downtown Apopka.
Downtown Apopka at a Crossroads: Will CRA funds spark a comeback - or be killed in Tallahassee?
Winter Garden and Apopka both began their CRAs in the early 1990s. The Winter Garden CRA created an explicit plan and measurable deliverables. Apopka’s CRA documents were just aspirational. more
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Fear and Resistance: Apopka immigrant communities navigate rising ICE activity, harsh laws, and economic fallout
With recent changes to federal and state laws, there has been a growth of hostility towards immigrants in the community, as well as concerning ICE raids used to enforce new rules. more
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Apopka CRA dollars at work: Domino’s building getting a facelift
Originally constructed as a gas station, the building has long stood as a landmark at one of the city's most prominent intersections. more
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Florida wildlife organization wins lawsuit over FDEP to protect Manatees
This ruling is a not only a milestone for manatee welfare but the foundation for returning the Indian River Lagoon to a healthy and thriving ecosystem. more
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Dilapidated buildings in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit was an early adopter of the Suburban Experiment, and it’s reached the financial collapse stage earlier than other cities as well.
Are cities passively defaulting on their debts by not investing in the community?
Every mile of road, every pipe in the ground, every pump or sewer or sidewalk—these are all promises. They’re not just infrastructure. They’re obligations. Residents pay their taxes with the reasonable expectation that the city will maintain all the infrastructure it has built. more
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Gov. Ron DeSantis fields questions from reporters at the state emergency operations center in Tallahassee in advance of a winter weather event on Jan. 21, 2025.
Florida could handle disasters without federal funds, DeSantis says
DeSantis has advocated for states to receive block grants to operate all aspects of emergency preparation and response over getting assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: April 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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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... all in one place, including details on the violations the Florida Department of Environmental Protection hit Apopka with on Golden Gem. more
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A look at some bills that are struggling in the Florida Legislature as end of session approaches
With two-thirds of the regular legislative session now in the books, the outcome of some bills look cloudy at best. Yet those involved in the legislative process don’t dare say they are dead just yet. more
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Orange County homeowners build ADUs for aging parents through Ready Set Orange
Launched in August 2024, Ready Set Orange is one of Orange County’s key initiatives to address the affordable housing crisis.   more
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Ludicrous ‘chemtrails’ bill in Florida Legislature addresses silly conspiracy theory
In case you’re unfamiliar with that debunked conspiracy theory, the folks who believe in “chemtrails” are convinced the government (or maybe it’s the Illuminati) is dispatching planes to fly over us unsuspecting Americans and spray chemicals on us. more
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For families with sick kids, the rise of vaccine hesitancy could be life-threatening
For parents of kids and adult children with immunocompromised systems, the consequences of fewer people vaccinating themselves and their children could be life-threatening. more
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Orange County Clerk of Courts hosting a free legal forum on Probate: Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
This is a chance to get questions answered about the probate process and tap into available resources to start estate planning efforts through this forum. more
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Apopka Fire Department "pushes in" its new fire engine
A push-in ceremony is a time-honored tradition in fire departments that dates back to the days of horse-drawn fire apparatus in the 1800s. 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 5th. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: March 30th-April 5th
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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