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Roads in Steinhatchee remain covered in debris on Oct. 3, 2024, following Hurricane Helene.
Insurance regulators struggle to explain why the stunning 2022 report wasn’t made public
Florida property insurers were pleading for legislative reforms because of liabilities from major storms and excessive litigation. Nevertheless, they were paying billions of dollars to affiliated companies, the document found. more
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Clerk of Courts reminds the public of their right to know
Sunshine Week is a nationwide initiative that strives to shine a light on the importance of open government and works to educate citizens on the duties and responsibilities of government agencies. more
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The population of the Florida black bear is about what it was a decade ago, yet there are calls for hunting them again.
Push for new Florida bear hunt ignores real source of problems: Humans
One critic of the hunt, Chuck O’Neal of Speak Up Wekiva, said it was as challenging as hunting dairy cows. The bears were that laid back and easy to target. more
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The state has been riveted on the drama unfolding at the Piney Point phosphate mining site near Tampa Bay, but the state is littered with similar facilities, like the one pictured here, that threaten other coastal estuaries.
Florida Legislature advances legal protections for companies that mine phosphate
A bill that would provide new legal protections to companies that mine phosphate in Florida and leave behind radioactive spoils buried underneath the ground won unanimous approval during its first committee stop in the Legislature on Wednesday. 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 March 8th. more
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Farmer carrying crate full of oranges harvesting in organic orchard on sunny day.
Florida farmers grapple with uncertainty of USDA funding freeze, layoffs
The recent freeze on USDA funding and subsequent layoffs are creating significant challenges for farmers nationwide, including those in Apopka and Orange County. more
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The Starter Home: A forgotten path to affordable housing
A starter home, in its traditional sense, is the smallest increment of development, designed to be affordable, flexible, and expandable over time. These homes were once common and offered a path to gradual investment and growth. more
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Full phone ban in Florida schools gets unanimous support in House committee
The House Education Administration Subcommittee unanimously supported Rep. Demi Busatta’s proposal, HB 949, to ban students from using their phones during the school day. more
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Exemptions to Florida’s open records law now exceed high rises in Miami.
The sun is setting on government transparency in Florida – and secrecy creep is affecting the rest of the US, too
From March 16-22, 2025, the nation celebrates the 20th anniversary of national Sunshine Week, which originated in Florida. This is why it's important. Exemptions to Florida’s open records law now exceed … more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: March 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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Orange County Utilities hosts community collection of household hazardous and electronic waste at Apopka High School
On Saturday, participants can properly dispose of hazardous and electronic waste at Apopka High School – free of charge. more
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Lake Pearl in Apopka.
In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review
In case you missed it. The Apopka News Week in Review includes seven articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details about the progress made on the Apopka Public Safety Building. more
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University of Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson (27) and safety D.J. Douglas (12) celebrate a big play in the Gasparilla Bowl against Tulane University in Tampa, Fla. on Dec. 20, 2024.
Florida House to study name, image, and likeness rights issues
College athletes can sign deals which allow them to earn money for the use of their name, image and likeness for advertisements or other media, such as podcasts or radio show appearances.  more
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Apopka City Council takes the next step to build its public safety complex
The unanimous decision, made at its March meeting, comes as city officials struggled to reach an agreement with the property owners, who rejected a fair market value offer, according to Mayor Bryan Nelson.  more
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Orange County honors the legacy of the Florida Highwaymen with permanent exhibit
In the 1950s, with no gallery to exhibit, these artists hawked paintings from the trunks of cars, selling to Florida hotels, banks, and bars. Hence eventually earning the name Highwaymen. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: February 23rd-March 1st
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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Lawmakers convene in a joint session in the Florida House of Representatives chamber to hear Gov. Ron DeSantis deliver the State of the State address on March 4, 2025.
Florida House, Senate leaders launch into session focused on insurance, agriculture
Florida Legislature 2025: Although they pursue different agendas, Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Danny Perez discussed the availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance. more
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Orange County to make federal funding available for Hurricane Ian recovery
Hurricane Ian devastated Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, causing more than $300 million in major damage across Orange County. Orange County Recovers offers housing repair, replacement, or full reconstruction which will be funded as a grant to the homeowner. more
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Updating Breaking News: Missing and endangered Apopka man is located
Adam Robert Rapaccuiolo left the area in a 2022 silver Jeep Cherokee bearing Florida license plate  ESX9S. The vehicle was last observed at approximately 11:28 A.M. traveling west on SR-436 in the area of Hunt Club Boulevard.  He is considered missing and endangered. On May 16th at approximately 6:30 P.M., Phillip Walker (42-year-old black male) was last … more
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Breaking News: APD looking for missing and endangered Apopka man
Adam Robert Rapaccuiolo left the area in a 2022 silver Jeep Cherokee bearing Florida license plate  ESX9S. The vehicle was last observed at approximately 11:28 A.M. traveling west on SR-436 in the area of Hunt Club Boulevard.  He is considered missing and endangered. On May 16th at approximately 6:30 P.M., Phillip Walker (42-year-old black male) was last … more
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Lake Pearl in Apopka.
Blue-Green Algae Alert issued for Lake Pearl in Apopka
Blue-green algae have the potential to produce toxins. Since environmental conditions can change at any time, it is essential to exercise caution, even if the presence of toxins has not yet been confirmed.  more
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The end of suburban sprawl
“The Economics of Development in Florida” lays out the premise that tighter-knit communities produce much more value per acre. Why? They pack more people into less space. more
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The coastline in Steinhatchee remains covered in debris on Oct. 3, 2024, following Hurricane Helene.
Here’s what lawmakers could change about property insurance in the next two months
During the insurance market upheaval following Hurricanes Irma and Michael, insurers raised premiums to cover their losses while their affiliate companies made billions, according to a recent investigation by the Tampa Bay Times. 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 March 1st. more
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Camp Wewa
Hop on over to Camp Wewa for Breakfast with the Bunny 
The City of Apopka Parks and Recreation Department and Camp Wewa are excited to invite families to this year’s Breakfast with the Bunny event on April 19th. more
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