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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 candidate for Seat #3 on the city commission. more

From Staff Reports | 11/12/23

Blue Darters hold off Evans; advance to regional semifinals

Apopka took an early 8-0 lead against Evans and held on for a 22-13 victory in the first round of the Class 4M Region 1 playoffs. more

From Staff Reports | 11/12/23

What makes a city lovable?

Do we love our cities and communities? Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore continues her series with this installment. more

By Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore | 11/12/23

Mayor Demings to celebrate Diwali, The Festival of Lights

The festival is traditionally a time when families and communities come together to celebrate the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 11/12/23

Florida lawmakers review new teacher and workforce incentive programs

Funding is planned to roll out by December, and adult students can simultaneously enroll in a program that leads to a credential of value that will eventually lead to gainful employment. more

By Andrew Powell, The Center Square | 11/12/23

Apopka says thank you to its heroes

Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11th, is a solemn and heartfelt tribute to the men and women who have served in the US Armed Forces. more

From Staff Reports | 11/9/23

Blue Darters open 24th straight postseason campaign against a familiar foe

Apopka had a roller coaster ride of a season. After opening with three straight wins against Ocoee, West Orange, and Dr. Phillips, they suffered two ugly losses to Edgewater and Seminole. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 11/9/23

How do we make our city more lovable?

An author from St. Petersburg, Peter Kageyama, wrote several books on additionally developing a “love” for the community (city). His book is entitled "For The Love of Cities". more

By Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore | 11/9/23

Florida State Parks extends free admission for Veterans

 Many state parks are synonymous with military service, having previously served as strategic outposts and military barracks, and now provide learning opportunities about Florida’s history. more

From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection | 11/9/23

Lt. Cmdr. Kaitlyn Schiavone, a Navy dermatologist at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, conducts an exam with a 6-year-old.

Officials say Florida faces healthcare provider shortage

Over 20% of Florida physicians are over the retirement age of 65, and Florida ranks sixth in the U.S. for the highest percentage of physicians over 60. more

By Andrew Powell, The Center Square | 11/9/23

Breaking News: Apopka police looking for missing girl

The Apopka Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Makenzie Rose Kepka, who was last seen near her residence in Apopka on Monday at approximately 6 pm. more

From the Apopka Police Department | 11/8/23

Developing Story: A fourth candidate enters the race for Apopka City Commission

On June 21st, Apopka City Commissioner Kyle Becker said he would not seek re-election for Seat #3. Now, 130 days from the election, three candidates are already running for the open seat. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 11/8/23

Orange County Animal Services overwhelmed with homeless dogs

The shelter now cares for over 200 dogs and asks the community to step forward or attempt to reunite found dogs with their owners before adopting, fostering, or bringing them to the shelter. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 11/8/23

Sonny’s BBQ recognizing Apopka police officers with Random Acts of BBQ meal

On Tuesday, November 14th, Sonny’s BBQ will recognize Officer Adsudalah Brooks and Recruit Officer Laura Crespo of the Apopka Police Department for their role in delivering a baby! more

From Sonny's BBQ | 11/8/23

Want a healthier lawn? Instead of bagging fall leaves, take the lazy way out and get a more environmentally friendly yard

The leaves contain nutrients and are a source of organic matter. So, allowing the leaves to go back into the landscape provides nutrients for the plants. more

By Susan Barton, University of Delaware | 11/8/23

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 November 4th. more

From Staff Reports and The Apopka Police Department | 11/8/23

Commissioner Nick Nesta (left) clashes with Mayor Bryan Nelson (right) at a previous Apopka City Council meeting.

Nesta's proactive approach to governing transforms Apopka City Council

Over the course of a week, The Apopka Voice Managing Editor Reggie Connell sat down with several elected officials and candidates for office in Apopka. The second feature from those interviews is Apopka City Commissioner Nick Nesta. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 11/7/23

More than 20 companies hiring at 11th Annual Paychecks for Patriots Job Fair dedicated to Veterans

Veterans from Lake, Osceola, Orange, Seminole, and Sumter counties are invited to this event, whether searching for their next job or transitioning to civilian life. more

From CareerSource Central Florida | 11/7/23

A Whole New World of Magical Melodies with “Symphonic Disney”

Audiences can experience the crash of the waves from Pirates of the Caribbean and Moana, the thrill of the chase in Coco, and transport to the lands of Black Panther and Thor. more

From CFCArts | 11/7/23

Plate Above Catering offers holiday meals to help "feed hope"

A social enterprise, Plate Above Catering is the exclusive caterer of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and provides financial support for the food bank’s Culinary Training Program. more

From the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida | 11/7/23

Report: Apopka pays above the national average for household bills

The average Apopka household spends $2,267 per month on household expenses. The study found that Apopka was 10.8% higher than the average US city. more

From doxoInsights.com | 11/6/23

Wekiva Island is the scene for the 9th Annual Central Florida Fall EggFest

Green Eggs and Grills: Wekiva Island hosting 9th Annual Central Florida Fall EggFest

The 9th Annual Central Florida Fall EggFest is on Saturday, November 11th. Big Green Egg lovers are invited to show off their skills while attendees can enjoy many samples. more

From Wekiva Island | 11/6/23

Orange County Mayor Demings launches 13th Annual Toy Drive to benefit local families

In its 13th year, the Toy Drive has collected nearly 75,000 toys and gifts that benefit local youth. Last year, the drive collected over 9,000 toys. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 11/6/23

Tyson Foods recalls 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets due to metal pieces

The recalled product is the dinosaur-shaped “Fun Nuggets” with a “use by” date of September 4th, 2024. If you have purchased this product, Tyson urges you to discard it immediately. more

From NewsGPT | 11/6/23

AAA: Florida gas prices fall to new 2023 low

Florida's state average declined 12 cents per gallon last week. It's down 68 cents from this year's high of $3.85, which was recorded in mid-August. more

From AAA | 11/6/23

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