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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 22nd. more
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Jacob Smith: In his own words
Former Apopka City Administrator Jacob Smith responded to Mayor Bryan Nelson's allegations in the below OP/ED after The Apopka Voice sent several questions to Smith about his termination. more
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Medicaid sign at U.S. Senate Democrats’ press conference on Feb. 19, 2025.
Report: Federal Medicaid, SNAP cuts could have crushing blow to Florida’s economy
The analysis concludes Florida would be among the five states hit hardest by the cuts that would lead to a loss of jobs in the health care and food sectors as well as other indirect jobs affected by the elimination of federal spending. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: March 16th-22nd
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 Legislature's bills to end CRAs could negatively impact Apopka
The impact of HB 991 on Orange County and Apopka could be significant, especially if CRAs are eliminated over the next two decades. Economic … more
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“Road Diet” strategy for safer roadway configuration
Orange County Public Works is retrofitting certain roads to accommodate new transportation methods while protecting a growing number of pedestrians, using a strategy known as a “road diet.” more
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Apopka City Hall
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... all in one place, including details on the new hires and a shocking termination in City Hall. more
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Apopka City Hall.
Developing Story: Nelson's termination of city administrator shocks Apopka
It takes a lot to shock Apopka, but Friday's event rose to that level. That's the day Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson fired Jacob Smith, the city administrator. Nelson didn't inform the city commissioners, seek advice from the city attorney, or give Smith a reason for his termination. more
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Apopka City Hall
Developing Story: Nelson fires Apopka City Administrator Jacob Smith
Without informing at least two members of the City Council and without seeking counsel from the City Attorney, Mayor Bryan Nelson terminated the employment of City Administrator Jacob Smith on Friday. more
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City Council approves new APD Deputy Chief
Vlad Simonovski has been named City Engineer, Momtaz Barq will serve as Public Works Director, and Dr. Lovetta Quinn-Henry has been appointed as Deputy Chief of the Apopka Police Department. more
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A farm in Central Florida.
Florida legislators want to pave every rural spot left in the state
If SB 1118 and HB 1209 pass, Orange County’s ability to regulate development—especially through its rural boundary—would be stripped away. more
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Orange County Redistricting Advisory Committee schedules meeting in Apopka
In November 2024, Orange County voters approved a charter amendment to expand the number of commission districts from six to eight. more
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Hemp-derived drinks are sold at Herban Flow in St Petersburg.
The latest attempt at hemp regulations in Florida includes a focus on THC beverages
The proposal would restrict the amount of THC per bottle or cans to no more than 5 milligrams. It would ban those drinks being sold at locations other than those already licensed to sell alcoholic beverages, adding additional prohibitions and requirements. 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 15th. more
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Apopka City Hall
Charter Review Workshop may be the last opportunity to be heard on proposed amendments
Apopka City Council is not expected to vote on the six amendment proposals but to give direction to City Attorney Cliff Shepard on what they want to see in the draft ordinance on first reading to decide which questions to submit to the voters. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: March 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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Developing Story: City Council voting on APD's next deputy chief
If approved, Lovetta Quinn-Henry, currently the Orlando Police Department's Deputy Chief, would become Chief McKinley's successor when he retires. more
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Financial missteps dug a multimillion-dollar hole in Florida’s healthcare budget
The nearly $965 million in potential liabilities at Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration could significantly impact Apopka and Orange County residents, particularly those relying on Medicaid and other state-funded healthcare programs. more
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Orange County solar array in Apopka celebrates a one-year milestone
Spanning the length of three football fields, this 2-megawatt solar installation produces power to offset the facility's energy costs by up to 60% – an annual cost savings estimated at $400,000. 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... all in one place, including details on The Apopka Voice's 10th Anniversary. more
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The property at 797 Wells Street, also known as The Apopka Athletic Complex, is approximately 14 acres and appraised at just under $600,000. The Council voted 5-0 in October to lease part of it to the Rotary Club, but then the deal hit a snag a month later.
City Council still searching for solutions to Apopka Rotary's community center proposal
The property at 797 Wells Street, also known as The Apopka Athletic Complex, is approximately 14 acres and appraised at just under $600,000. The Council voted 5-0 in October to lease part of it to the Rotary Club, but then the deal hit a snag a month later. more
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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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