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AAA: Florida gas prices drop after 12-cent jump
Rising crude oil and gasoline futures prices contributed to last week's increase, which sent the state average to a 3-month high of $3.27 per gallon last Thursday.  more
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The wife and daughters of Mark Twain.
Mark Twain’s adventures in love: How a rough-edged aspiring author courted a beautiful heiress
Approaching Valentine’s Day, Mr. and Mrs. Twain's story reminds us of the true meaning of love. Despite many challenges, they never gave up on each other and enjoyed a fulfilling 34 years of marriage. 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 six articles that shaped the City- all in one place, including details on a new development in Apopka. more
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A closer look at the invasive thrips parvispinus, a hard-hitting insect responsible for damage to various agricultural and ornamental crops.
UF/IFAS milestone study unlocks arsenal of control methods against invasive thrips parvispinus
Since it first emerged in a Central Florida greenhouse in 2020, the pest has caused significant damage to various industries and even spread to residential areas. more
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Rosa Parks' historic protest wouldn't have been possible without this unsung hero
Relatively few people know about Sarah Mae Flemming and the historic legal case that laid the groundwork for Rosa Parks and the more prominent, successful Montgomery bus boycott. more
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Jaws’ portrayed sharks as monsters 50 years ago, but it also inspired a generation of shark scientists
After “Jaws,” shark research quickly went mainstream. The American Elasmobranch Society was founded in 1982. Graduate students lined up to study shark behavior, and the number of published shark studies sharply increased. more
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The Econlockhatchee River is one of the last unspoiled rivers in Central Florida.
To beat Florida developers, community activists learn to be persistent
Save Orange County is a Central Florida organization that has repeatedly had to fight off developer assaults on its rural community adjacent to the Econlockhatchee River. … more
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Apopka watches over its fallen heroes with the eyes of a hawk
Communities that come together to honor their fallen heroes show gratitude for their service and foster a sense of patriotism and unity. more
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Demings Digest: Black History Month and 100 Years of Parks highlights February in Orange County
Demings: "Together, we celebrated newly installed public artwork on display at our Sculpture on the Lawn exhibit outside the County Administration Building and opened our doors to the public during our Open House and Job Fair event last month. more
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Baptiste Dentistry for Kids launches Children’s Dental Health Month awareness campaign
Studies reveal that children with cavities in their baby teeth are three times more likely to develop cavities in their adult teeth. more
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The Alter Eagles play at a 2023 Saturday Sounds concert at the Apopka Amphitheater
Apopka's Saturday Sounds returns in 2024
Saturday Sounds returns to the Apopka Amphitheater on select Saturday evenings from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The upcoming Spring dates will feature local and tribute bands spanning country, rock, and just about everything in between.  more
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Florida child labor bills: Women farmworkers worry about kids working longer hours in fields
The Florida House will vote on HB 49, which would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to work more than eight hours per day and more than 30 hours a week during the school year. more
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President Barack Obama presented NBA champion and human rights advocate Bill Russell with the Medal of Freedom on Feb. 15, 2011.
A Black history primer on African Americans’ fight for equality – 5 essential reads
The Conversation has published numerous stories over the years exploring the rich terrain of Black history – and the never-ending quest to form what the Founding Fathers called a more perfect union. 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 January 27th. more
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Traffic Alert: Apopka Police Department using "high-visibility enforcement" to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety
The Apopka Police Department and agencies nationwide are using high-visibility enforcement techniques to improve the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians. more
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The Florida Capital
Florida Senate bill could spell big changes for Citizen's Insurance
Senate Bill 1716 would make significant changes to the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation by merging the corporation’s multiple accounts into one. more
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Emily Lu, a student in the environment science graduate program at Ohio State, tries to extract ribonucleic acid (RNA) from wastewater samples to test for fragments of the coronavirus, March 23, 2022 at a school lab in Columbus, Ohio.
Wastewater tests show COVID infections surging, but pandemic fatigue limits precautions
With pandemic fatigue, and deaths and hospitalizations well down from peaks in 2021 because of high vaccination and immunity rates, many people are inclined to shrug off the new wave. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: January 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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Flamingos in Apopka?
The census window runs from February 18-25 and will provide critical information on the American Flamingo population. more
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Skepticism aside, Wyld Oaks looks impressive
The Wyld Oaks development is not Taurus or Benge Development. Their success rate in Apopka is unblemished, and they bring a plan that should be seen with optimism. more
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A call to action: UF/IFAS scientists, compost industry, policy makers join to promote compost standards, practices in Florida
According to theEPA, landfills contribute up to 14% of methane emissions annually, a greenhouse gas, and are a major contributor to global warming. more
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AAA: Florida gas prices are 16 cents higher than last week
The state average jumped from $2.99 per gallon on Monday to $3.18/g by mid-week. The U.S. price of crude oil settled at $78.01 per barrel. more
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Central Florida Soccer Club: Impact in the Apopka community that goes beyond the final whistle
Children who participate in soccer programs learn valuable life skills that go beyond the sport, making it an excellent choice for parents who want to help their children physically and mentally develop. 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. more
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Wekiva Parkway opens!
The FDOT opened the remaining Wekiva Parkway lanes on Saturday, making the long-awaited connection between State Road 429, 417, and Interstate 4 a reality. more
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