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August rainfall down throughout the region
Overall, rainfall across the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county region was drier than average in August. In Orange County, there was an average of 6.07 inches. more
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As July temperatures soared to triple digits, hundreds of homeless people lived on the street outside Phoenix’s largest shelter.
Shelters can help homeless people by providing quiet and privacy, not just a bunk and a meal
As of 2022, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimated that the U.S. had nearly 600,000 homeless people nationwide. 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 June 24th. more
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Breaking News: Missing Apopka woman found
The Apopka Police Department announced that Lee Nixoniasky Leclerc was safely located today. LeClerc was last seen on home surveillance leaving her residence at 5 a.m. on Saturday. more
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Florida enrollment in Medicaid continues recent decline
Florida’s Medicaid enrollment continue to decline, according to recent data from the Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on health policy, research and polling. more
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American Flamingo banded and tracked after rescue.
American Flamingo in Florida: Released in Tampa Bay; will shed light on the species invasion of the state
As Hurricane Idalia passed between the Yucatan and Western Cuba this August, her strong winds likely swept up flamingos from this region, carrying them to Florida’s coast. more
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BA.2.86 is beginning to spread throughout the United States.
How evasive and transmissible is the newest omicron offshoot, BA.2.86, that causes COVID-19? 4 questions answered
BA.2.86, nicknamed Pirola, is a highly mutated new omicron sublineage of SARS-CoV-2 that was first detected in Denmark in July 2023. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: September 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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Statue of Christopher Columbus.
Will Apopka change from Columbus Day to Indigenous People's Day?
Columbus Day is a holiday commemorating Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas. However, there has been a growing movement to reevaluate and transform this holiday into Indigenous Peoples' Day. more
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New data shows historic reduction in overdose deaths in Central Florida
The data tells a clear story: something is working in Central Florida. This isn't just a statistical anomaly; it's evidence that concerted, data-driven community action has had a significant impact.  more
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Early Learning Coalition of Orange County spreading the word about resources available to families
The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing leadership, guidance, and support for School Readiness and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten programs. more
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Invasive zebra mussels colonize a rock at Lewis and Clark Lake in Yankton, S.D.
Invasive species cause billions of dollars in damage worldwide: 4 essential reads
When a species that is not native to a particular area becomes established there, reproducing quickly and causing harm, it has become invasive. more
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AAA: Florida gas prices drop again
On Sunday, the state average was $3.61 per gallon. That's 8 cents less than a week ago, and 24 cents less than this year's highest daily price of $3.85 per gallon (August 17). more
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Apopka remembers 9/11
9/11 remains a day of remembrance, honoring the lives lost and the resilience of the American people, and on September 11th, 2023, Apopka pays tribute to the memory of them all. more
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Blue Darters rally past DP; Wekiva falls to Lake Minneola
The Apopka Blue Darters erased a two-touchdown deficit to remain undefeated, while the Wekiva Mustangs fell to Lake Minneola for the second straight season. 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 six articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including the details on an arrest of a suspect charged with vandalizing gravestones at Edgewood Cemetery. more
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Apopka property owners vote to convert 396 residential properties from septic to sewer
Orange County is in the process of connecting homes from septic systems to sanitary sewers in neighborhoods closest to Wekiwa Springs. more
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Iconic California from a 1920s orange box label.
Florida and California grew quickly on the promise of perfect climates in the 1900s – today, they lead the country in climate change risks
This vision of an “American Italy” captured hearts and imaginations across the U.S. In it, Florida and California promised a place in the sun for industrious Americans to live the good life. more
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Breaking News: Apopka police looking for missing woman
The Apopka Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Lee Nixoniasky Leclerc. LeClerc was last seen on home surveillance leaving her residence at 5 am on Saturday. more
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Updating Breaking News: OCSO deputies arrest suspect in vandalism of gravesites at Edgewood Cemetery
Deputies from the Orange County Sheriff's Office arrested Deshawn Frankie Russell, 19, of Apopka, who was charged with Felony Criminal Mischief/Damaging a Burial Headstone and Grand Theft. more
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Developing Story: Apopka City Council takes first step to approve budget/millage rate
The Council approved a millage rate of 4.1876, which is the third straight budget with that rate. The proposed FY 2024 budget totals $165.8 million for all funds. more
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Charter Review on the agenda for next City Council meeting
Everything is on the table once a charter review begins, and it looks as though the City Council has it on its radar. And although it's a short document, the charter is essentially the Constitution of Apopka. more
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Supporting Our Community: LANGD’s Helping Hand
The Helping Hand program is truly a testament to our community’s “good neighbor” mentality and the importance of supporting one another through hard times.  more
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Pickup trucks and debris lie strewn in a canal in Horseshoe Beach, Fla., after the passage of Hurricane Idalia, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
Strained insurance industry pulled on again
A report from Moody’s Analytics released Wednesday stated that in total, private insured losses are between $3 billion and $5 billion, while the National Flood Insurance Program will see a loss of $500 million. more
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Jimmy Buffett with legislators holding Save the Manatee license plates.
To see Jimmy Buffett’s best legacy, look at Florida’s manatees
Jimmy Buffett was widely mourned as Florida’s troubadour laureate by both the Parrot Head faithful and more casual fans who grew up hearing his music as the soundtrack of their lives. more
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