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Brevard Zoo was a recent cost-share recipient for its project in the Indian River Lagoon where volunteers planted seed and juvenile clam beds to boost natural hard clam populations and help reduce the buildup of nutrients and encourage seagrass growth. Here they are monitoring the project’s progress.
Funding available for projects that protect, restore, or conserve Florida’s water resources
The District is accepting applications to be forwarded to FDEP for funding consideration in three key project areas: alternative water supply, water conservation, and springs initiatives. more
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President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act of 1965 while Martin Luther King and others look on.
2024: Remember yesterday, imagine tomorrow
Sherwin: "Let’s hope that 2024 will be a year breaking the chain of repeated history, a year in which we take steps toward the world we imagine, a year of transformation of the world from what “has been” yesterday and what “is” today to what “ought to be” tomorrow." more
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The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 234-acre prescribed burn Friday at Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park in Orange County.
Prescribed burn in Orange County scheduled for today
Prescribed fire is the use of carefully planned fire purposefully set under stringent conditions to manage the fire’s effects. more
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Apopka Fire Station #6 will be a replica of Fire Station #5 shown above.
Apopka City Council approves construction of Fire Station #6
The Apopka City Council, at its January 3rd meeting, voted unanimously to accept the bid from Miller Construction Management to build Apopka Fire Station #6. more
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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings
Demings highlights the new year with a job fair and day of service events
Demings: "I hope everyone had the chance to spend time with friends and loved ones during the holiday season. With the arrival of 2024, now is the perfect time to embrace the opportunities." more
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UF’s Rosemary Hill Observatory in Levy County would be next door to the proposed sand mine.
Florida observatory may be forced to shut down if county okays sand mine
Pittman: "The idea of what constitutes a good neighbor came up last week when I first heard about a dispute that’s been going on in Levy County. It involves a wealthy farmer, a dirty mine, a lot of trucks, and the stars in the heavens." The TV commercials that feature recurring characters fascinate me. Doesn’t Flo from Progressive realize she’s just as annoying as her sister? Does the Geico … more
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Cmdr. Frank Axelsen, a family medicine physician at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, checks a patient’s heart during a Feb. 14, 2019 checkup.
Report: Florida needs more physicians in the coming years
According to a report, recent studies have estimated that Florida will have the second-largest physician shortage by 2030 among all states. more
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The fresh flavors taste good now – a here-and-now reward that’s more motivating than potentially avoiding health problems in the future.
Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals
You’ve committed to a healthier lifestyle and are determined that this time will be different. Your refrigerator is stocked with fruits and veggies, you’ve tossed out processed foods, and your workout routine is written in pen in your daily planner. more
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Apopka Garden Foliage Club celebrates Arbor Day
Arbor Day, the nation’s tree-planting holiday, was first celebrated in 1872. The Arbor Day Foundation was created 100 years later to complete its mission year-round. more
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Markeith Williams, the swimming and water polo coach for Wekiva High School, suffered a stroke on December 29th while on vacation in the Dominican Republic.
Urgent appeal for Wekiva Coach Williams: Community uniting to fund medical care
Markeith Williams, a coach at Wekiva High School and father of two, suffered a stroke on December 29th while vacationing in the Dominican Republic. more
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Jumpstart your career at the Orange County Fleet and Facilities Job Fair
Orange County will host a Fleet and Facilities Job Fair on Thursday, January 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This job fair provides a unique opportunity to apply, interview, and receive a same-day offer. more
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As homeless people become more visible, some cities and states take a tougher line
The Grand Rapids City Commission approved two ordinances designed to crack down on street homelessness. The first bars loitering in public or private buildings. The second ordinance prohibits the storage of unattended personal property in public rights-of-way and parks. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: December 24th-30th
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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School voucher providers are clarifying what parents can purchase
Since Florida has become the largest provider of public vouchers for private schooling in the country, lawmakers now expect organizations administering this money on the state’s behalf to clarify what parents can spend it on.  more
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The Florida Capital
Florida bill could end creation of new safe neighborhood improvement districts
Changes to safe neighborhood improvement districts and other special districts in the Sunshine State could be coming if a new bill in the Florida Legislature is enacted. more
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Will local election coverage help news organizations win back readers and viewers?
More city hall news coverage isn’t enough to revive local news outlets
The economic pressures on local news have implications that go beyond politics. Large staffing cuts in the newspaper industry included reporters covering the statehouse or city hall. more
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What's Ahead in 2024?
Well, the clock struck midnight, and the echoes of New Year's celebrations have faded into the night. Now, the dawn of 2024 unveils a tapestry of promise and anticipation. 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 December 30th. more
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Habitat announces a new Apopka homeowner in the new year
Finding affordable housing can be daunting for many families in Seminole County and Apopka. But thanks to the work of the Apopka-Seminole Habitat for Humanity, this search has become a little easier. more
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New financial disclosure law leads to dozens of exits
Dozens of city elected officials in Florida are quitting because of a new law, effective Monday, that imposes stricter personal financial disclosure requirements. more
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Remembering why you want to eat better and take better care of yourself can help you stick to your resolutions. Being present to family is one important reason.
How putting purpose into your New Year’s resolutions can bring meaning and results
People worldwide make New Year’s resolutions every year in an attempt to improve their lives. Common resolutions are to exercise more, eat healthier, save money, lose weight and reduce stress. more
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Your January 2024 primer: Mickey Mouse knockoffs, more strikes, and egg yikes
If life on planet Earth didn’t jump the shark in 2023, then humanity at least sidled right up to the tank and made menacing eye contact with that toothy fish. And here's a li'l smattering of what you can look forward to in 2024. 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 The Apopka Voice City Commission Digital Forum. more
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NASA isn’t the only space agency with exciting missions to watch for in 2024.
From the Moon’s south pole to an ice-covered ocean world, several exciting space missions are slated for launch in 2024
Several new missions under NASA’s Artemis plan and Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative will target the Moon. more
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Riding life's roller coasters into the new year
Sherwin: "During my chaplain visits at the local children’s hospital, I first acknowledge the patient and then address the parents, taking immediate cues from their faces." more
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