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According to the National Hurricane Center , as of 5:00 PM EDT the center of Tropical Storm Fiona was 1,145 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands.
Fiona is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph …
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8/18/16
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FWC invites communities to submit proposals for $825,000 in bear-conflict reduction funding
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has invited counties and other local …
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8/18/16
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The Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) announced today that they have received information regarding threats made to schools within the Orange County Public School System (OCPS).
OCSO says …
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8/17/16
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By County Commissioner Bryan Nelson
This year we hosted the 2016 Annual Back to School Fair in Apopka, FL at the John Bridges Community Center. I would like to say thank you to the John Bridges …
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8/17/16
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The second winner of a Family 4-Pack of Tickets to Disney on Ice is...
Tonya Jeneé Hampton of Apopka!
There are more tickets to be given away, so you still have a chance to win 4 tickets …
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8/16/16
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From the Florida Department of Transportation
The project consists of milling and resurfacing of US 441 (Orange Blossom Trail) from south of Sprint Blvd to Central Avenue. The project also …
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8/15/16
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By Dr. Sanam Hafeez
Did you know that anxiety issues are the most common mental health disorders in children? There are an estimated 18 million children and teens who suffer from anxiety. The …
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8/14/16
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Shocker Paintball Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Risk of Injury
Shocker Paintball (SP), has voluntarily recalled more than 5,000 Shocker RSX paintball markers. SP has received eight reports of …
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8/12/16
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Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks on August 11 and 12
Known for its fast and bright meteors, the annual Perseid meteor shower is anticipated to be one of the best potential meteor viewing …
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8/12/16
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The Orange County Clerk's Office has released its annual list of Unclaimed Checks. It's possible that your name may be on the list.
The list consists of people or businesses who have unclaimed …
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8/12/16
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You can win 4 tickets to Disney on Ice at the Amway Center September 2-4, 2016!
How to Enter: Simply "share" one or more of the news articles posted by The Apopka Voice to Facebook on or after …
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8/12/16
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Swivel Patio Chairs Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Home Depot is recalling 265,00 Swivel Patio Chairs. The base of the chair can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard.
The recall …
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8/11/16
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According to Delta Airlines officials, the airline anticipates returning to normal operations by mid-to-late afternoon Wednesday following a power outage Monday that disrupted the airline’s flight …
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8/10/16
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Want to go solar? Did you miss the deadline to join the West Orange Solar Co-op ? Good News! You can now join the Orange County Solar Co-op.
Orange County homeowners looking to add solar power …
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8/8/16
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Cuba, the new hot spot in travel?
If you’re wondering whether Americans can travel to Cuba, the answer is yes but not without a host of restrictions. Cuba tourism is still technically …
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8/5/16
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This year, the back-to-school sales tax holiday is only 3 days long. See this link for details .
During the tax holiday weekend no sales tax will be collected on clothing, footwear, and certain …
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8/5/16
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It's not too late to register for the Back to School Fair. According to event organizer Orange County Commissioner Bryan Nelson, "Due to the generosity of our donors we have extra back packs …
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8/4/16
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The Nazi Gestapo captured 15-year-old Anne Frank and her family in a sealed-off area of an Amsterdam warehouse on August 4, 1944.
The Franks had taken shelter there in 1942 out of fear of …
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8/4/16
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National Immunization Awareness Month is a reminder that we all need vaccines throughout our lives.
Back-to-school season is here. It’s time for parents to gather school supplies and back …
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8/3/16
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Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday weekend begins tomorrow, Friday, August 5th, 2016 at 12:01 AM and will end Sunday, August 7th, 2016 at 11:59 PM
During the tax holiday weekend no sales …
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8/3/16
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Laceration Injuries to Children Prompt Starbucks to Recall Stainless Steel Beverage Straws
Starbucks has issued a recall for stainless steel beverage straws which are rigid, thus posing an …
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8/3/16
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The National Hurricane Center reports that Tropical Storm Earl now has maximum sustained winds near 70 mph with higher gusts. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles from the center.
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8/3/16
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The National Hurricane Center reports that Tropical Storm Earl now has maximum sustained winds near 65 mph. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles from the center.
Earl is …
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8/3/16
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Tropical Storm Earl has formed in the Caribbean Sea, the first named storm in the Atlantic since late June.
Earl is expected to rack toward Belize and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, where strong …
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8/2/16
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A common fear of many smokers who want to quit is that they will lose many people in their social network, family, friends or co-workers, when they quit.
In fact, the opposite is true, according …
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8/2/16
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