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Habitat for Humanity of Apopka-Seminole: Building local legacies one homeowner at a time
If I told you that Habitat for Humanity does not give away homes, would you believe me? I hope so because it’s the truth! We sell affordable homes to deserving buyers. more
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A successful downtown in Portland, ME.
Traditional downtowns are dead or dying in many US cities − what’s next for these zones?
A recent study from the University of Toronto found that across North America, downtowns are recovering from the pandemic more slowly than other urban areas. 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 September 23rd. more
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Updating Breaking News: Missing and endangered Apopka man is located
Peter Lewis, a 60-year-old black male, was last seen in the area of Jecenia Blossom  Drive in Apopka. Lewis was at his residence and then left on foot in an unknown direction of travel. more
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The 28-acre Apopka property on Plymouth Sorrento Road is now in the Orange County GREEN Place Program.
Orange County adds 28.15 acres of sensitive land in Apopka to protected list
The wildlife corridor as well is enhanced by protecting this 28.15 acres from future development. The land is due North of Sandhill Preserve which is considered to be a rare habitat type. more
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Orange County traffic stop results in seizure of 300 bags of fentanyl along with cocaine and heroin
After conducting a traffic stop, troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol discovered fentanyl when a passenger inadvertently exposed contraband inside her purse when providing identification. more
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Minneapolis, MN
Does Apopka need a downtown masterplan?
I recently had the opportunity to visit my birthplace, Minneapolis, MN with an economic development team from Orange County. This column is the first of a series sharing best practices. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: September 17th-23rd
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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Orange County wants to know how to spend $219 million
Orange County Government is set to receive $219 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development... but what should they spend it on? more
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Apopka Police Department adds two officers to its force
The addition of Crespo and Mentor brings the APD roster of sworn officers to 112.  The department is budgeted  for 10 more in the fiscal year of 2023/24. more
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The approximately 240-acre solar panel field on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. generates around 30 megawatts. The amount produced from the 375,000 panels equals about 20% of Eglin’s energy usage. The solar field is managed and maintained by Florida Power and Light.
Report ranks Florida third for solar power implementation
To date, total solar investment in Florida has reached over $17 billion, with $3.1 billion invested in 2021 alone. Prices have also fallen by 43% over a 10-year period. more
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AAA: Florida gas prices fell eight cents last week
Sunday's state average was $3.61 per gallon. That's 14 cents less than a month ago, 24 cents less than this year's high of $3.85 – recorded on August 17th.  more
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Rock Springs Ridge
In Case You Missed It: The Apopka News Week in Review
In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in Review includes three articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including details on code violations at the RSR Golf Course. more
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Downtown Apopka
What's the biggest issue happening in Apopka? Social media takes on the question...
Apopka Word of Mouth is a local social media page on Facebook that is often a platform for spirited discussions about city issues. It's a  page with over 9,000 followers. One of them, Akai … more
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Wekiva blasts Lake Brantley; Blue Darters blanked by Edgewater
The Apopka Blue Darters suffered their first loss of the season, while the Wekiva Mustangs won their second straight game. Both teams face tough opponents this Friday. more
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City Council votes for August 9th Indigenous Peoples' Day in Apopka
Columbus Day commemorates Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas. However, there has been a movement to reevaluate and transform this holiday into Indigenous Peoples' Day. more
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Sunrise on Lake Apopka from the 2018 NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL.
National Public Lands Day is a great time to visit District lands
Another example we’re especially proud of is the ongoing restoration work to the wetlands at our Lake Apopka North Shore property to benefit water quality in Lake Apopka. more
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Breaking News: Missing 15-year-old Apopka girl found safe and in good condition
The Apopka Police Department reported that Chamari Robinson, the missing 15-year-old Apopka girl, has been recovered safely and in good condition. more
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Apopka police looking for missing 15-year-old girl
The Apopka Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Chamari Robinson. Robinson was last heard from on Thursday when she said she was leaving the area to go to Tampa with an adult. more
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Country music star Sean Holcomb, along with Tre Jones and Chris Rodriguez are performing in the Together as One Festival in Apopka this weekend.
Together as One Festival and 9/11 Memorial 5k run this weekend
The City of Apopka and the Apopka Fire and Police Departments will host the September 11th Memorial 5k and the  “Together as One Festival” in Downtown Apopka. more
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Orange County’s budget addresses top priorities for resident quality of life
One of Orange County Government’s most important budget functions is to invest in all aspects of the local community to enhance the quality of life for residents. more
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Community Resource Fair targets Orange County’s underserved population
The idea is to assist people who need a boost and provide them with help for a more stable environment including employment, educational resources, and affordable housing. more
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Hurricane Idalia damage on the Taylor County coast.
Old Florida growth rules thwarted development that would have made Idalia worse
There was a time in Florida's past when a development like the Magnolia Bay Marina and Resort in Taylor County could not have passed through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. more
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City Council approves budget and millage rate for fiscal year 2023/24
The Apopka City Council voted 5-0 to approve its Fiscal Year 2023-24 millage rate and budget at its final budget hearing held on September 20th. The Apopka City Council took the first step in approving its Fiscal Year 2023-24 millage rate and budget at the first budget hearing held on September 6th. The … more
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This Sept. 10, 2017 file photo shows waves crashing over a seawall at the mouth of the Miami River from Biscayne Bay, Fla., as storm surge from Hurricane Irma impacts Miami.
Federal court hears arguments over controversial FEMA flood insurance program
On October 1st, 2021, any new flood insurance policies written were subject to the new rating criteria, as were existing policies. On and after April 1st, 2022, all flood policies were renewed using the new ratings.  more
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