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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 a chaotic Apopka City Council meeting. more
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Apopka Deputy Police Chief Jerome Miller
APD in transition: Deputy Chief Miller departs, and Chief McKinley also announces projected retirement date
APD Deputy Chief Jerome Miller left on Friday and will take on the same role at the Orange City Police Department in Volusia County. Chief Michael McKinley planned to retire sometime in 2025, but there is no precise date due to recent developments.  more
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Apopka City Hall
Apopka City Council implements access restrictions to City Hall
The ordinance recognizes that certain areas of city buildings require regulation of public access to provide for the security and privacy of public visitors, city employees, and city officials, as well as minimize potential disruptions to the work of the city government. more
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Orange County Government announces partnership with Solar United Neighbors
The newly named program – “Solar Switch” – provides information on solar energy and offers an opportunity to consider installing rooftop solar and optional battery storage at a competitive price. more
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7 tips to avoid holiday scams and protect your identity
While the dangers are real, there are also things that can be done to protect yourself from falling victim to a scam or having your personal information compromised. more
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Updating Breaking News: Missing and endangered Apopka woman located
The Apopka Police Department announced this afternoon that Theodora Lovett, the missing and endangered Apopka woman, has been located. more
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Breaking News: Apopka Police Department looking for missing and endangered Apopka woman
On September 9th at 11:30 A.M., JoEllen Langenfeld (a 61-year-old white female) was last seen leaving 2101 Lakeview Ridge Circle in Apopka (Harmon on the Lake Apartments). more
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Apopka City Hall
After chaotic discussion, Apopka City Council tables Charter Review reading
After a long hiatus, the Apopka City Charter's proposed amendments appeared on the agenda at the December 4th City Council meeting. However, the Council chose to table the item after an additional issue entered the discussion. more
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Fluoride is a mineral in water that strengthens teeth and helps prevent cavities.
Water fluoridation helps prevent tooth decay – how growing opposition threatens a 70-year-old health practice
Fluoridation is the controlled, careful addition of a precise amount of fluoride to community water systems to enhance dental health, ensuring it remains safe without causing systemic health side effects. more
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Apopka High hosting STEM contest this weekend
More than 60 schools will compete for titles in 14 different events. Over 1,000 students will showcase their science, technology, engineering, and math expertise at the annual OCPS Super STEM Saturday event at Apopka High School. more
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Hot water in the Gulf made Hurricane Helene rapidly intensify before it made landfall in Florida.
Florida should use next six months to prepare for the 2025 hurricane season
Pittman: "The three that hit us were, in a word, bad. First came Debby, then Helene, then Milton. Then came gloom, despair, and agony." 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 November 30th. more
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Deputy Police Chief Jerome Miller retiring from the APD
Deputy Chief Miller worked his way up the APD ranks, starting as a Patrol Officer and then stepping into roles as a Community Policing Officer, School Resource Officer, Public Information Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and, ultimately, Deputy Chief. more
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The secret of making neighborhoods into outdoor living rooms
Commissioner Moore: "With less traffic and slower traffic, streets become more like living rooms where residents meet and grow. It is safer to walk and bike, and thus, there is more chance of meetups." more
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The Monarch Butterfly
Monarchs may join the endangered list, highlighting Florida's conservation needs
Eastern monarch butterflies migrating through Florida experienced an 80% population decline between the 1980s and 2020. more
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Florida 4-H aims for the stars with space-focused career advancement programs
Educators across Florida 4-H have incorporated space science into their STEM lessons, with youth learning about how agriculture collides with engineering in this innovative industry. more
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Apopka Police Department swears in three new officers
Currently, 127 sworn police officers are on board at the APD. This number includes officers in the police academy and the three officers sworn in today. more
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Apopka community continues to rise to the occasion in helping the homeless
After its Thanksgiving event, Just Like Momma's will host a Christmas Dinner to stretch out another helping hand to feed the homeless community and those in need on December 22nd at 5:30 pm. more
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Understanding the success of the District 2 Corridor program
Commissioner Moore: "The program has four functioning groups in Lockhart, Pine Hills, Southern Apopka, and Northeastern Apopka. My hope for my final full year as a county commissioner is to stand up one more “people group”. more
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Downtown Warsaw, Poland during the Christmas season.
Three Central Florida main streets voted among America's favorite Christmas shopping destinations
Online shopping and large malls on the outskirts of towns have significantly declined the popularity of the traditional main street. However, hidden gems around the country retain their unique character and charm. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: November 24th-30th
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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AAA: Thanksgiving gas prices in Florida were slightly higher than last year
The average price for gasoline on Thanksgiving Day in Florida was $3.13 per gallon. That's 10 cents more than what holiday travelers paid a year ago. more
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Corridor of the Year: What went right and what went wrong?
Commissioner Moore: "Our four corridor chiefs worked hard to organize volunteers and direct the improvements. We got community buy-in all up and down the corridors." more
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Giving Tuesday: A day of generosity and community
Giving Tuesday highlights the remarkable impact that collective action can have. From donating to local nonprofits and volunteering time at shelters to supporting global causes. more
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended Americans should get the updated COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC survey: Florida among states with low influenza, COVID-19 vaccination rates
Florida had the second lowest influenza vaccination coverage rate, and nine states had lower rates for the newest COVID-19 vaccine. more
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