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Chipotle Mexican Grill opens in Apopka
This is Chipotle's second location in Apopka. There is also a Chipotle at the Wekiva Riverwalk - 2201 East Semoran Boulevard. more
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Gifts are usually given reciprocally.
What’s the point of giving gifts? An anthropologist explains this ancient part of being human
Gallup reports that the average American holiday shopper estimates they’ll spend US$975 on presents in 2023, the highest amount since this survey began in 1999. 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 9th. more
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Apopka City Hall
Apopka inches nearer to hiring city administrator and economic development director
Will a candidate for Apopka's first economic development director and a full-time city administrator emerge in 2024? more
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The resurgence of the bed bug is also linked to a recent change in pest management programs for other insects, particuarly the use of insect baits and growth regulators instead of sprays.
Sleep Tight: How to keep bedbugs from biting
Bed bugs do not transmit diseases, but they can cause a lot of discomfort because of the itching that results from the bites. more
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AAA: 6.6 million Floridians will travel for Christmas, New Year’s
Record-Breaking Travel: AAA expects nearly 218,000 (3.4%) more Florida travelers than last year (the previous record high), which does not include visitors from out of state. more
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Rainfall divides the district in November
The Central Florida corridor stretching from Orlando to Daytona experienced abnormally high rainfall amounts, measuring approximately three times higher than the monthly average. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: December 3rd-9th
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 Hall.
City Council amends investment policy; draws pushback from Chamber, local banks
Despite last-minute pushback from the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce and two local banks, the Apopka City Council voted 3-2 at its December 6th meeting to amend the policy. more
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For the sake of our students, slow/stop development in Apopka
Olsen: "Every Apopka Department is stressed due to our rapid growth.  Commissioners, please take the time to talk with the employees." more
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AAA: Florida gas prices sink to new 2023 low
While prices could bounce around in the coming weeks, drivers should expect pump prices to remain low through the holidays unless oil prices suddenly spike. more
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The pagan tradition of celebrating the winter solstice with bonfires on Dec. 21 inspired the early Christian celebrations of Christmas.
How Christmas became an American holiday tradition, with a Santa Claus, gifts and a tree
On June 28, 1870, Congress passed the law that turned Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving Day into holidays for federal employees. 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 a new restaurant coming to Apopka. more
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Reader comments return to The Apopka Voice
But now, heading into a new year, with multiple issues related to the City Council and the 2024 municipal elections, it's time for comments to return. more
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Will this be the last Christmas you can get an Apple Watch?
Fights over patents erupt all the time, but they rarely involve a company as large as Apple facing consequences this staggering. more
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Peace, joy and profit margins: Retailers sell Christmas trees at a markup of up to 500%.
Oh, Christmas tree: The economics of the US holiday tree industry
Consumer surveys by the two competing trade groups suggest that people paid in the range of $80 to $100 for their trees in 2022. more
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Pedestrian deaths have skyrocketed. Is there a solution in sight?
According to a 2022 study by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), there has been a 77% increase in pedestrian deaths across the country since 2010. more
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Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra playing its Holiday Pops concert at the Apopka Amphitheater.
Parade, Concert, and Movie highlight Apopka's holiday weekend celebration
The Apopka Holiday Schedule hits full stride this weekend with a movie at Camp Wewa tonight, followed by the Apopka Christmas Parade and Holiday Pops on Saturday. more
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The 82-acre property, formerly part of the Rock Springs Ridge Golf Course, was deemed unsuitable by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as an alternative to the Gopher Tortoise Conservation Area.
Developing Story: FWC rejects Rock Springs Ridge's alternative Gopher Tortoise Conservation property
The Apopka Voice has learned that in September, the FWC rejected the golf course lands proposed by the RSR Homeowners Association as an alternative site for the gopher tortoise conservation area. more
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Police arrest mother of 11-year-old who shot teens after Apopka football practice
The Apopka Police Department received notification from the Office of the State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit that Ms. Sharelle Johnson, mother of the eleven-year-old involved in a Pop … more
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Apopka Beauclair Lock
Lake Apopka Beauclair Lock temporarily closing
During the closure period, access to the Apopka-Beauclair Lock will be restricted to accommodate the necessary construction activities. more
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According to the most recent count, there are 30,839 homeless individuals in Florida. That’s an increase of 9% since 2019, according to Florida’s Council on Homelessness 
Are Florida homeless programs working?
According to the most recent count, there are 30,839 homeless individuals in Florida. That’s an increase of 9% since 2019, according to Florida’s Council on Homelessness  more
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2023 Apopka PD Shop with a Cop
Apopka's Shop with a Cop is underway
Perhaps the most heart-warming tradition in this community is the Apopka Shop with a Cop event that started this week. more
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Trees of all kinds have pros and cons when it comes to sustainability.
Real or artificial? A forestry scientist explains how to choose the most sustainable Christmas tree, no matter what it’s made of
Americans buy somewhere between 35 million and 50 million Christmas trees. Surveys show that about three-quarters of U.S. households typically have some kind of Christmas tree. more
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Florida State College at Jacksonville held its commencement ceremonies on May 13, 2023.
Florida bill could expand state's dual enrollment program for high schoolers
A new bill was filed Thursday by a Florida lawmaker that will change requirements for district school boards regarding dual enrollment for students. more
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