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Miller's Ale House breaking ground in Apopka
The Apopka City Center Miller's Ale House is breaking ground in Apopka on Monday morning. The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the ceremony. more
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Alonzo Williams Jr., an Apopka City Commissioner for 24 years, died last week at 85.
Alonzo Williams Jr., iconic Apopka City Commissioner, dies at 85
After his electoral victory in 1970, Williams served 24 years on the Apopka City Council until retiring in 1994. The City of Apopka named the Alonzo Williams Park in his honor. more
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Apopka Fire vs. Police: Who will reign as the king of barbecue?
Sonny’s BBQ in Apopka is hosting a  competition between the Apopka Police and Fire departments on Saturday, January 13th, from 9 am to 4 pm. more
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Updating Breaking News: Tucker's withdrawal leaves Seat #3 election as a head-to-head matchup
Tucker becomes the first candidate in Apopka to withdraw from an election since Sue Kidd dropped out of a runoff against Commissioner Alexander Smith for Seat #1 in 2018. more
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Orange County Clerk Tiffany Moore Russell will perform a special group wedding ceremony on Valentine's Day, Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in front of the steps of the Orange County Courthouse in downtown Orlando at 1:00 p.m.  
Celebrate a special Valentine’s Day at the Courthouse
The ceremony will be held outside the beautiful courtyard steps of the iconic Orange County Courthouse in downtown Orlando for up to 30 couples. more
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The District recently plugged a flowing artesian well on the public beach in Brevard County that was exposed after erosion caused by last year’s hurricanes.
District’s abandoned well program safeguarding aquifers
Artesian wells, often located in deeper aquifer sections, can be vulnerable to increased salinity. As these wells age, the deterioration of their casings poses a risk to drinking water supplies.  more
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Federal government approves Florida's request to import prescription drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Florida's request to import prescription drugs on Friday, ending a prolonged legal battle. more
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Apopka City Hall.
Developing Story: Council takes the next step toward a city manager-council form of government
The consensus of the Council triggers Apopka City Attorney Cliff Shepard to draft language specific to a city manager-council format to be reviewed by the Council at the next charter review meeting. more
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Help update the Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery
With over 6,200 of the 11,000 sold plots occupied, the caretakers can’t mow between the graves, and the funeral homes cannot maneuver backhoes or vault hoists between the rocks, fences, hanging decorations, and flowerpots. more
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December downpour doubles typical monthly average
December’s weather defied the usual dry trend of this time of year, with the districtwide average rainfall exceeding the typical total. 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 6th. more
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Pet Alliance invites all pet lovers to join together at Orlando’s largest pet festival, “Paws in the Park,” presented by Metlife Pet Insurance, returning to beautiful Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando on Saturday, February 10, 2024.
Pet Alliance announces The 30th Annual “Paws In The Park” Pet Festival
Orlando’s Largest Pet Festival Is Back, Featuring Adoptable Pets, Dock Diving and Doggy Sports, a Pet Costume Contest, Food Trucks, a Beer Garden, and Pet-Friendly Vendors. more
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Apopka City Hall
Apopka City Charter Review meetings begin today
The Apopka City Charter Review meetings begin today (Wednesday) at City Hall, beginning at 5 pm. It's the first of a series of workshops covering the entirety of the charter. more
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Downtown St. Petersburg.
How the "Creative Class" can enhance and improve the quality of a city
The "creative class" is a “diverse group of engineers and managers, academics and musicians, entrepreneurs and designers, and programmers, unified by their engagement in creative or restorative work. more
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From left to right: Sen. Colleen Burton, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, Sen. Gayle Harrell introduce the “Live Healthy” initiative during a Dec. 7 press conference.
Florida Senate president shuts down Medicaid expansion in Florida
Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo made it clear that she would not be willing to expand Medicaid during her remarks on the opening day of the 2024 legislative session. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: December 31st-January 6th
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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Breaking News: Ryan Tucker withdraws from Apopka City Commission Seat #3 election
Ryan Tucker, a candidate in the Apopka City Commission Seat #3 election, has withdrawn from the race. more
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Winter is Coming: Severe weather is headed Apopka's way
The National Weather Service in Melbourne issued a warning that Central Florida will be hit by a severe storm this (Tuesday) afternoon and into the evening. more
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Report: Florida should copy three affordable housing programs from other states
The Office of Program Policy and Government Accountability released the first of three reviews into the effectiveness of innovative, affordable housing strategies implemented in other states. more
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Want safer streets for everyone? Narrow the lanes
The study comes at a crisis point for pedestrian safety in the U.S. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, over 7,500 pedestrians were killed by drivers in 2022. more
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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings' Holiday Toy Drive collected a record 11,566 toys and served nearly 1,900 children – making its biggest impact to date.
Orange County Mayor’s Holiday Toy Drive has biggest impact to date
With the 2023 holiday season behind us, we can now reflect on the cherished times we spent with friends and family, as well as the acts of kindness that made the holiday season happier and brighter … more
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AAA: Florida Gas Prices Up 8-Cents Over the Past Week
Florida gas prices averaged $3.16 per gallon on Sunday. That state average is lower than what drivers paid a year ago when it was $3.30 per gallon. 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, including details on building Apopka Fire Station #6. more
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Manley's Letter to the Editor keeps Apopka's investment/portfolio policy debate alive
The Apopka City Council voted 3-2 at its December 6th meeting to amend its investment/portfolio policy. Now, a month later, the controversy swirling around the policy continues. more
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The cost of these 5 construction materials grew the most in 2023
Bureau of Labor Statistics data identifies which construction materials underwent the steepest price increases over the past year. more
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