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The US is losing wetlands at an accelerating rate − here’s how the private sector can help protect these valuable resources
Today, the U.S. is losing wetlands, mainly to development and agriculture, at an accelerating rate. With Congress polarized and gridlocked, new federal wetland protection laws are unlikely to be enacted in the next several years. more
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Apopka celebrates Juneteenth
Juneteenth – the long-standing holiday commemorating the arrival of news of emancipation and freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 – became a federal holiday in 2021. more
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Hurricane Humberto, as captured by a NOAA satellite on September 15, 2019.
Orange County to host 2024 Hurricane Expo: Beyond the Forecast
Orange County Government and the Office of Emergency Management will host the 2024 Hurricane Expo on Saturday, June 15th. more
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The Florida black bear isn’t as large as its Western relative and tends to shy away from humans — but a legislator claimed some have attacked people while on crack.
Bill that says it’s OK to shoot bears ‘breaking bad’ fashioned in fiction
It shouldn’t have gotten this far. Yet it passed both the House and the Senate and, according to the House website, was “presented to governor on Friday, June 7, 2024, 2:57 PM.” more
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Indian River Lagoon
Indian River Lagoon ecosystem shows progress amid ongoing restoration efforts
The Indian River Lagoon has long faced challenges stemming from compromised water quality and recurring harmful algal blooms, which have resulted in significant seagrass loss. more
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The understated affection of fathers
Family communication experts have found that the father and son pair is complicated by the need to negotiate a complex tension between masculinity and intimacy. more
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Hawthorne Park in Pine Hills.
Report: Revision to ‘Live Local Act’ reduces stock of affordable/workforce housing in Florida
Data accumulated by LandTech, which provides site-sourcing technology for developers, suggest that new amendments to the Live Local Act will mean a 22% reduction in sites available to affordable housing developers. more
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Taking precautions against outdoor pathogens can keep you from getting sidelined over the summer.
Summertime can be germy: A microbiologist explains how to avoid getting sick at the barbecue, in the pool or on the trail
It is important to pay attention to local news reporting outbreaks of infectious agents in your area or travel destination. With these precautions in mind, you’re sure to have a terrific time, uninterrupted by the germs of summer. more
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Dry conditions continue throughout the District in May
May saw sparse and uneven rainfall, with all counties receiving less than their monthly average. The deficit was nearly two inches in some areas. 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 June 8th. more
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Hope CommUnity Center honors the 49 with action fueling change
On June 12th, 2016, in Orlando, a devastating act of terror unfolded as a gunman opened fire inside the Pulse nightclub. In the wake of this senseless act, 49 innocent lives were tragically lost, and over 50 others were injured, leaving scars that extend far beyond physical wounds. more
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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings delivers the State of the County Address.
We can only build better together: Demings delivers 2024 State of the County Address
In his speech, Demings focused on Orange County’s accomplishments and challenges this past year and emphasized its strategic public, private, and philanthropic partnerships that have fostered a community culture of building better together. more
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Field of hemp.
Hemp industry officials express relief after DeSantis veto — for now
The measure (SB 1698) would have imposed regulations on intoxicating hemp-derived products in the state, including strict limits on THC levels and a complete ban on the sale of delta-8 THC.  more
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Nelson issues Code Enforcement Appreciation Week Proclamation
At the June 5th Apopka City Council meeting, Mayor Bryan Nelson issued a Code Enforcement Appreciation Week Proclamation for Apopka's code enforcement officers. more
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Exposure to PFAS during pregnancy can lead to a child’s low birth weight and accelerated puberty.
PFAS are toxic ‘forever chemicals’ that linger in our air, water, soil and bodies – here’s how to keep them out of your drinking water
Dr. Jessica Ray, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Washington, explains what PFAS are, how scientists are trying to remove them from the environment, and what you can do to reduce the impact of PFAS on your own health. Exposure to PFAS … more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: June 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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With 5,684 votes cast, the 10-year-old border collie named Asher took the 2023 Apopka Dog Mayor title.
Who will be the 2024 Apopka Dog Mayor?
The inaugural election of 2023 was a resounding success, raising over $19,800 in $1 donation votes for five Central Florida Animal Rescues. more
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Apopka City Hall
Olsen: "Clearly, our community's needs are not being met due to our lack of infrastructure and continued struggles"
If we need more staff and the equipment, supplies, and materials to get the job done timely and appropriately, we look to you to ensure that we budget and staff for this. more
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Kids Count Report: Florida maintains in education, ranks 30th in child well-being
The annual report ranks states on the overall condition of children in four areas: economic well-being, education, health, and community and family. Florida's education numbers maintained last year's high marks, coming in fifth. more
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Warm water expands, raising sea levels, which worsens storm surges during hurricanes. It’s only one risk from warming oceans.
The warming ocean is leaving coastal economies in hot water
Ocean temperatures have been heating up over the past century, and hitting record highs for much of the past year, driven primarily by the rise in greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels more
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AAA: Florida gas prices lowest since February
Sunday's state average was $3.30 per gallon. That's the lowest daily average price since February 28th, dropping 19 cents in the past nine days. 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. This includes the Apopka Chamber's decision to vacate its current city-owned building. more
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Velazquez: City should reclaim Chamber building
"I believe the time has come for the City to take full control of its assets and properly utilize them by housing a department (in the Chamber building) that needs a larger office." OP/ED by Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez. more
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Opening for David J is special guest Emily Henline, another gifted artist from Nashville. With her debut single, “Boots Fits,” Emily is ready to take the stage and make her mark on the music world.
Apopka brings young Nashville talent to celebrate Independence Day
The City of Apopka is thrilled to announce a vibrant Fourth of July Celebration at the Apopka Amphitheater, featuring David J and Emily Henline, two emerging young talents from Nashville.   … more
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A Rice’s whale, the recently discovered species that lives only in the Gulf of Mexico. They’re on the endangered species list.
Florida Congressman wants Rice’s whales, which live only in the Gulf of Mexico, taken off the Endangered Species List
The Rice’s whale is the only one that lives entirely in the Gulf of Mexico. The species, discovered only recently, is definitely endangered. Scientists estimate that there are fewer than 100 of them — maybe as few as 51. more
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