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A Tale of Two Perspectives: Nelson and Klepper differ on Sean Wylam's tenure as Apopka Fire Chief
On Wednesday, Apopka Professional Firefighters Association President Alex Klepper and Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson had contrasting opinions on Sean Wylam's time as a fire chief and his career as a firefighter. more
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Commissioner Nick Nesta (left), Commissioner Alexander Smith (center), and Mayor Bryan nelson (right) at a previous Apopka City Council meeting.
Nesta responds to Smith's email
Commissioner Nick Nesta, who Commissioner Alexander Smith called out in an email last month that accused him of being "degrading, offensive, insulting, rude and disrespectful," responded to Smith in a statement of his own. more
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Operation Best Foot Forward: Back to School promotes pedestrian safety at crosswalks as students prepare for new school year
During Operation Best Foot Forward, plainclothes officers and deputies will cross streets at marked crosswalks, giving drivers enough time to slow down and stop safely. more
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Rep. Frost introduces the Energy Storage for Resilient Homes Act to save lives during hurricanes and extreme weather
With residents of Florida and Puerto Rico most vulnerable to some of the worst storms and natural disasters our country has seen, Reps. Frost and González-Colón want to ensure that every person and family can access home energy storage batteries. more
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A health care worker providing care to a patient.
CDC: More than 1 million Floridians couldn’t afford to see a doctor in 2022
The data for 2022, the latest available, put Florida among the states with the highest rates of people who skipped medical visits because of high costs. more
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Apopka City Hall.
Breaking News: City Council sets millage rate at 4.8399
At its July 17th special meeting, the Apopka City Council voted 5-0 to increase the millage rate to 4.8399 for its FY2024/25 budget. more
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John Ricketson, Publisher of The Apopka Chief and Planter, dies at 84
John Ricketson bought The Apopka Chief and Planter in 1979. During that time, he and his staff published a weekly newspaper without fail for over 44 years, a testament to their dedication. more
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Power through July, aka National Blueberry Month
It’s important to consume a variety of colors of fruits and vegetables to help you get a rainbow of nutrients, but if you don’t already have blueberries in your diet, you're missing out. more
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Unlike videos, audiobooks require greater use of the imagination.
Want to spur your child’s intellectual development? Use audiobooks instead of videos
According to research, kids demonstrate less curiosity, self-control, and emotional stability when their screen time surpasses one hour daily. 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 July 13th. more
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Fireworks almost guaranteed at Apopka City Council meeting
Because the July 3rd meeting was canceled, the agenda is packed. Oh, and if you missed the July 4th fireworks, there are a couple of unresolved matters from the June 19th meeting that may make up for it in comparable explosiveness. more
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The balancing act required to keep communities thriving
The county is developing a new comprehensive plan known as Vision 2050. State law and county ordinances require developers to preserve 35% of land in passivity in the Wekiva River Basin area. more
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The Florida Aquarium and University of Miami partner to revitalize Florida’s coral reef    
This scientific initiative focuses on Tela Bay, off the northern coast of mainland Honduras, where corals show remarkable resilience to conditions that typically cause coral bleaching elsewhere. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: July 7th-13th
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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Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson shakes the hand of newly appointed Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam in 2019.
Developing Story: Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam announces retirement
Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam has announced he will be stepping down, according to an email he sent to AFD firefighters and staff. Wylam's tumultuous time as Apopka's top firefighter will end October 31st. more
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UF/IFAS Classes in August: Buzzworthy Gardens - Cultivating a Habitat for Native Pollinators
Buzzworthy Gardens: UF/IFAS classes in August includes Cultivating Habitat for Native Pollinators
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media in the areas of family life, youth development, natural resources, horticulture, and agriculture. more
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Solar farms like this one in Clay County are popping up in rural parts of the state.
While Florida politicians push expensive fossil fuels, utilities are building lots of solar farms
Florida Power & Light has the largest array of solar plants in the country. It has opened 78 solar centers in Florida to generate about 5,700 megawatts of power for 31 of Florida’s 67 counties. more
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Explore Orange County parks with the little ones in tow
Exploring nature with little ones is a wonderful way to create lasting memories. Orange County’s parks aren’t just places to visit, they are wonderlands waiting to be discovered. more
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National parks teach students about environmental issues in this course
Visitation numbers at national parks continue to rise each year. Most of my students have been to at least one or two national parks and are exposed to their increasing presence on social media. more
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AAA: Florida gas prices fall back to week ago levels
The state average started the week at $3.51 per gallon. It then slipped a few cents, jumped 7 by mid-week, then fell back to $3.51/gallon by Sunday. 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. It also includes details on the upcoming budget and millage rate vote. more
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Hicks Seafood House of Apopka officially opens its doors
After a bright and cheerful facelift both inside and outside in the courtyard, the old Chuck’s Wagon location is now the official home of Hicks Seafood House of Apopka.  more
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Legacy: Blue Darters in MaxPreps 'Top 25 Most Dominant Florida Football Programs of the last 20 years'
The Apopka Blue Darters were named to the MaxPreps Top 25 most dominant football programs in Florida - the only Central Florida team on the list. more
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A U.S. Navy F-5N Tiger II from VFC-111, known as the "Sun Downers" takes off from Naval Air Station Key West's Boca Chica Field on Jan. 28, 2022.
Florida bases could receive more than $1 billion in new defense spending bill
The National Defense Authorization Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives on June 13th. Before it becomes law, it must pass the Senate and receive the President's signature. more
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Home, risky home.
To insure or self-insure? The question homeowners must answer amid impact of climate change
In places such as Florida that are particularly exposed to natural disasters, homeowners insurance isn’t just expensive – it’s increasingly becoming difficult to find. That has caused some homeowners to go without it entirely. more
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