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Avoiding iffy downloads is no longer enough to ensure this doesn’t happen.
Cybersecurity researchers spotlight a new ransomware threat – be careful where you upload files
Ransomware is a growing problem. Attacks have targeted individuals and organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, banks, cloud service providers, and even police departments. more
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The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Austin Duran to be honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend ceremony
Austin Duran's tragic death in 2022 shocked the community and tore apart the morale of the Apopka Fire Department. Now, he will be honored nationally at a weekend ceremony. more
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Eden Crest is a new 300-home development coming to Apopka.
New 300-home development coming to Apopka
Situated on a prime 95-acre tract at 851 South Binion Road, the community, which will be known as Eden Crest, will consist of 300 single-family homes and townhomes. more
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Site of the Grove Land Reservoir project.
Who put $400 million into Florida budget for new reservoir? No one will say
Why would the Florida Legislature offer no bills or resolutions about Grove Land Reservoir before funding it with $400 million? Opinion/Commentary by Craig Pittman of the Florida Phoenix. more
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DOH-Orange highlights National Water Safety Month
Florida offers countless opportunities to enjoy water recreation in pools, lakes, and other surrounding bodies of water. That is why water safety is critical. more
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The Northwest Recreation Complex
Infrastructure and a lack of staffing are at the core of numerous problems in Apopka
Olsen: "They're saying we're going to be adding 500,000 people. How many of those are coming to Apopka? What's our 2025 plan, or 2026 plan, or 2050 plan? We need to be thinking in advance." more
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WOMEN BUILD raises more than $220,000 for Habitat Homes 
This is the 11th Anniversary of WOMEN BUILD. This transformative experience enables women to directly help other women and families in Seminole County and Apopka by raising dollars for and helping to construct Habitat homes. Watch the video and be inspired. more
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Veteran homelessness is on the rise despite government efforts—here's how it happens
At least 35,000 veterans were experiencing homelessness in 2023, according to HUD. While that's about half of what it was in 2009—things have plateaued in recent years despite active efforts to get that number to zero. 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 April 27th. more
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Apopka City Hall
Anderson, Nesta sworn in; Apopka City Council begins a new session on Wednesday
Commissioner-Elect Nadia Anderson shed the "elect" portion of her title to become the official commissioner occupying Seat #3. She joined Commissioner Nick Nesta (Seat #4) in taking their oaths of office at a ceremony held at City Hall on Tuesday. more
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Rep. Frost's bill to fix gaps in hurricane prep passes House
Frost’s bill would ensure that hurricane preparedness tools, alerts, and planning systems would address the needs of seniors, people with disabilities, non-English speakers, and rural and urban populations. more
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An Acela, the flagship train of the Northeast corridor, moves through Connecticut.
How trains linked rival port cities along the US East Coast into a cultural and economic megalopolis
High-speed rail projects in California, Nevada, and Texas promise world-class service to the West and South. Can Florida be far behind? more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: April 21st-27th
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 City Council begins a new era
Apopka voters made their choices for the Seat 3 and 4 City Commission elections on March 19th, and now they will watch as Nadia Anderson and Nick Nesta take their oaths and begin their four-year terms. more
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AdventHealth Apopka debuts $26.3 million expansion 
This new floor will address the increasing demand for complex care within the community. The 30,230-square-foot expansion adds 38 inpatient beds, including cardiovascular progressive care beds and four dialysis bays.   more
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Operation Best Foot Forward begins April 30th to promote pedestrian safety around Central Florida's Parks and Trails
Law enforcement agencies will conduct a two-week high-visibility crosswalk enforcement campaign from Tuesday, April 30 to Friday, May 10th, across six Central Florida counties. more
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Blackberries in Florida may become even more nutritious in the future
UF/IFAS researchers are trying to breed and grow blackberries, which ripen in April, May and June in the Sunshine State. more
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Camp Wewa
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 includes details on a clash in the City Council meeting about the forensic audit. more
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City Council exploring new process for foreclosing on non-compliant properties with long overdue fines
Commissioner Nick Nesta proposed a new process for dealing with non-compliant properties with long-overdue fines at the April 17th Apopka City Council meeting. more
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Zellwood Elementary
Zellwood Elementary wins national Green Ribbon designation
Zellwood’s Environmental Committee meets monthly to plan sustainability-related activities. Teachers are encouraged to train professionally on the Everglades, bird counting, and waste management programs. more
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Wekiwa Springs ranked as the 11th-best suburb in Orlando
The Wekiwa Springs neighborhood is a hidden gem that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and urban convenience. Now, it has a ranking to match. more
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The Apopka Art and Foliage Festival begins this weekend at Kit Land Nelson Park.
62nd Annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival opens this weekend
The festival showcases the work of artisans, crafters, and top foliage growers, along with live music, food vendors, and children's activities. more
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Bob Graham, on his first workday after being elected governor, handles sod for a Tallahassee road project, working eight hours in a light rain.
The environmental education of Bob Graham offers lessons for Florida today
The environment wasn’t even an issue that Graham ran on, not at first.  In seeking election as governor in 1978, he focused on education and crime. But then, well into his first term, a national magazine slammed him on his environmental record. more
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Apopka Girls Under 18 Soccer Club representing Florida at Regional Presidents Cup
The Central Florida Soccer Club Under-18 (U18) girls’ team from Apopka secured a spot in the State’s President Cup competition in Plano, Texas. more
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Vehicle and home damage in areas impacted by Hurricane Ian in Bonita Springs.
DeSantis signs two bills designed to bolster Florida homes against hurricanes
DeSantis signed Senate Bill 7028, which will add another $200 million in funding for the My Safe Florida Home Program. more
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