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A Florida black bear tries to break into a trash can.

As Florida county grapples with bear encounters, one lawmaker calls for a bear hunt

The 2015 state-sponsored bear hunt created so much bad publicity for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission that it has not held another one more

By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix | 10/5/23

The statue of Christopher Columbus in Columbus Circle, New York City.

Columbus believed he would find 'monsters' – not people – in the New World

In 1492, when Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic Ocean in search of a fast route to East Asia and the southwest Pacific, he landed in a place that was unknown to him. more

By Peter C. Mancall, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences | 10/5/23

Breaking News this Morning: Apopka police respond to car burglary and related two-vehicle collision that kills child

Officers from the Apopka Police Department responded to an auto burglary this morning that escalated into a two-vehicle collision, resulting in the death of a 7-year-old child. more

From the Apopka Police Department and Staff Reports | 10/5/23

First candidate files for Seat #3 election on Apopka City Commission

The Apopka municipal elections are still 166 days away, but there are already two candidates running for Seats 3 and 4 on the city commission. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 10/4/23

Orange County’s Sustainable Communities Grant Program: Creating eco-friendly neighborhoods

Grants are available to both voluntary neighborhoods and homeowners associations for projects ranging from $500 – $5,000. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 10/4/23

University of Florida tops ranking as university with the lowest price high quality degree

The study analyzed more than 1,700 colleges across America and its territories, looking at the average cost of their tuition and fees, room and board charges, and books and supplies. The study, by university ranking site Research.com , analyzed more than 1,700 … more

From research.com | 10/4/23

Florida ranked fourth in inflation increases in 2022

Prices have continued to rise in 2023, though at a significantly lower rate until August, when prices spiked again. more

By Casey Harper, The Center Square | 10/4/23

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 September 30th. more

From Staff Reports and The Apopka Police Department | 10/4/23

Developing Story: 11-year-old shoots two 13-year-olds at Northwest Recreational Facility in Apopka

Gun violence broke out at the Northwest Recreational Facility last night as an 11-year old juvenile, allegedly in a verbal dispute, shot two other juveniles both 13-years-old. more

From Staff Reports and the Apopka Police Department | 10/3/23

‘Take the First Step’ towards pedestrian safety in October

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles encourages Floridians to ‘Take the First Step’ toward pedestrian safety by raising awareness of best practices. more

From the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles | 10/3/23

Orange County Board votes to expand Convention Center, UCF Stadium Tower, ARC and local arts and cultural affairs funding with Tourist Development Tax revenues

On Tuesday, the Orange County Board of County Commission voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for four projects. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 10/3/23

The first encounters between European settlers and Native Americans are captured on a wood engraving in this 1888 image.

Indigenous Peoples Day offers a reminder of Native American history

For the third year, the United States will officially observe Columbus Day alongside Indigenous Peoples Day on October 9th, 2023. more

By Christoph Strobel, UMass Lowell | 10/3/23

Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: September 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

From the Apopka Police Department and Staff Reports | 10/3/23

Updating Breaking News: Shooting at Northwest Recreational Facility injures two

Gun violence broke out at the Northwest Recreational Facility last night as a juvenile, allegedly in a verbal dispute, shot two other juveniles. more

From Staff Reports and the Apopka Police Department | 10/3/23

Rep. Webster votes against the Continuing Resolution to avert government shutdown

This weekend, Congress passed a crucial continuing resolution, marking a significant development in the ongoing efforts to keep the government functioning. more

From the Office of Rep. Daniel Webster and Staff Reports | 10/2/23

The Most Important Part of Public Natural Gas Week is You!

At LANGD, we empower our customers to make informed energy choices. That is why we consistently share natural gas facts and tips to keep our community in the loop. more

From the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District | 10/2/23

AAA: Florida gas prices falling fast

The state average has now declined 20 cents per gallon, through the past two weeks. Sunday's state average was $3.49 per gallon. That's the lowest daily average price since late July. more

From AAA | 10/2/23

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 last week... all in one place, including details on Orange County preserving lands in Apopka. more

From Staff Reports | 10/1/23

Blue Darters, Mustangs fall

Apopka suffered its second loss of the season to the Sanford-Seminole Seminoles 21-3. Wekiva continued its see-saw ride of a season with a close loss to the Edgewater Eagles. more

From Staff Reports | 10/1/23

Minneapolis: The Land of 10,000 ideas

It was clear the area had structures in place for building collaboration, securing state and federal dollars, and growing their local economy. We would do well to emulate many of these best practices. more

By Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore | 10/1/23

Braving the Storms: Despite hurricane risks, renters still drawn to Florida, gulf coast

With over two months of the season remaining, Rent.com analyzed Gulf Coast markets to appraise the headwinds and tailwinds for renters residing in this hurricane-prone region. more

By Anthony Gardner, Rent.com | 10/1/23

One Year Later: Hurricane Ian recovery continues with nearly $8.7 billion in federal support

On the morning of Sept. 28, 2022, Ian intensified into a Category 4 hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph. more

From FEMA | 9/28/23

Sixteen percent of Florida adults under 65 say they don’t have any healthcare coverage, according to a newly released CDC survey.

Florida among states with highest rate of adults under 65 without healthcare, CDC survey says

Texas took the number one spot with 21.5%, and Florida took the second position with 16%. Overall, Southern states had higher rates of adults under 65 without any kind of insurance. more

By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix | 9/28/23

Transportation analyst: Private rail line between Miami and Orlando is 'promising'

The Miami to Orlando line was constructed by a private company, Brightline. The trains travel at speeds of up to 125 miles per hour and complete the 235-mile trip in about three and a half hours. more

By David Beasley, The Center Square | 9/28/23

Thousands upon thousands of STEM teacher jobs have gone unfilled in recent years.

A solution to America’s K-12 STEM teacher shortage: Endowed chairs

When STEM majors go into a STEM career, they will earn, on average, $101,100. When STEM graduates become a math, computer science or science teacher, they will earn, on average, roughly $60,000. more

By Gerard Robinson, University of Virginia | 9/28/23

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