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Nature has begun to reclaim the Bay Ridge Cemetery.
Apopka's Bay Ridge Cemetery is in dire need of help
Bay Ridge Cemetery is the resting place of several prominent Apopkan families and veterans of many foreign wars. It is also in the middle of an emerging part of northwest Orange County. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: July 16th-22nd
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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Should Harmon Road in Apopka be changed to Bill Arrowsmith Parkway?
Breaking News: Arrowsmith withdraws his name for consideration in Harmon Road name change
Former Apopka City Commissioner Bill Arrowsmith has withdrawn his name from consideration for re-naming Harmon Road to Bill Arrowsmith Parkway. more
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Downtown Bel Air, Maryland
It's time for Apopka to start a Main Street program
This Main Street approach is particularly effective where existing assets such as older and historic buildings can be leveraged. more
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New campaign works to aid public education in Florida
The American Federation of Teachers - Real Solutions for Kids and Communities campaign is looking to help schools bolster student learning. more
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NASA’s missions have inspired generations of young people to pursue the sciences.
65 years of NASA – an astrophysicist reflects on the agency’s legacy
NASA had a profound influence in the sciences. For one, the ability to guide unmanned robotic spacecraft anywhere in the solar system was a byproduct of the technologies necessary for the manned Apollo missions. 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 first two parts of the Homeless in Apopka series. more
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Apopka City Hall
Apopka Budget Workshops begin today
The Apopka City Council Budget Workshops begin today. These meetings will be held in City Council Chambers at 5 PM and live-streamed on the City of Apopka's YouTube Channel.  … more
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Why doesn't Apopka have a plan to combat homelessness?
In this 4-part series, The Apopka Voice examines homelessness nationwide and locally with the goal of narrowing the focus and shedding light on what can benefit the homeless population for the trauma they face every day and to eradicate homelessness locally. more
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A successful downtown in Portland, ME.
The Importance of a Historic Preservation Ordinance and Becoming a Certified Local Government
After returning from the Florida Main Street Conference, Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore, District 2, determined that she must endeavor to champion a few more elements for the preservation of our unique history and create a sense of place for future generations. more
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Christian Learning Academy celebrates 20 years in the community
The Christian Learning Academy in Apopka began with just three students in 2003 and has expanded to 250 students from Kindergarten through 12th Grades. more
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Should Harmon Road in Apopka be changed to Bill Arrowsmith Parkway?
Resolution to change name of Harmon Road to Bill Arrowsmith Parkway tabled by Council
At Apopka’s July 19th City Council meeting, a resolution requesting Harmon Road be renamed Bill Arrowsmith Parkway. more
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Concerns mount over funding cuts to International Aid for Peace
The Prevention and Stabilization Fund is a key account in the U.S. foreign aid budget to support efforts to prevent and respond to conflict and instability worldwide. more
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Relish the good times with Natural Gas during National Grilling Month
Get ready to turn up the heat because barbecue season is here, and our Lake Apopka Natural Gas District team is excited to help our communities get their grill on! more
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Advocates for recreational cannabis amendment push back against AG Moody’s legal arguments
The 99-page filing of the Smart & Safe Florida (SSF) group essentially says that Moody’s arguments should be discarded because she is calling on the high court to drop their own recent precedents. more
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Florida to spend $65M for Alzheimer's, dementia care
Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez says the $65 million appropriated by the Legislature will help Alzheimer's and dementia patients with technology and resources. more
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AAA joins Farmer's Insurance in scaling back auto, home, and umbrella insurance policies in Florida
AAA's decision comes on the heels of Farmer's Insurance discontinuing new coverage of auto, home and umbrella policies in Florida, joining a long list of insurance companies scaling back in Florida. more
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Currently, the total outstanding federal student loan debt is $1.7 trillion.
Debt relief: About 57,000 Floridians qualify for student loan forgiveness under federal plan
Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling upsetting thousands of student loan borrowers, the Department of Education has released state data on the number of borrowers eligible for automatic loan forgiveness. more
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Naomi Knowles participates in a training program for construction workers in Deerfield, Wis. Women’s employment is at an all-time high, but fields such as construction and tech management remain male dominated.
A ‘she-cession’ no more: After COVID dip, women’s employment hits all-time high
For some women, getting back to the workforce after the pandemic slump in women’s employment is a relief, and in some cases hybrid work has created the flexibility they need to return to jobs. more
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FREE backpack giveaway event coming up on July 30th
Round Room, LLC. , the nation’s largest Verizon Authorized Retailer, announces its TCC and Wireless Zone retailers will be donating 120,000 backpacks with school supplies. 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 July 15th. more
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The Moon marks new territory for commercial, military, and geopolitical interests.
Returning to the Moon can benefit commercial, military and political sectors – a space policy expert explains
NASA’s Artemis program aims to return humans to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years, with the first human landing currently scheduled for 2025. more
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The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound effect on the lives of Americans. Over 1.1 million people died in the United States from COVID-19, and it devastated the US economy for months. But through the concerted efforts of elected officials, healthcare workers, and many other Americans, the pandemic was finally brought under control. Homelessness is the next epidemic the US must face in the coming years.
On the frontline of homelessness
Job loss, health crisis, rent gouging, and the death of a spouse are among the top reasons people and families find themselves homeless. Fate follows each of us like a shadow sewn to our heels, and the choices left after experiencing a tragedy are something that we tackle both individually and culturally. more
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Celebrating Immigrants' Contributions to Florida's Economy: A business and community mixer
Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation drive job creation, invigorate industries and foster economic development. Immigrants bring diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives that enrich our workplaces and make our communities stronger. more
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A farmworker in Immokalee harvests tomatoes.
Florida's record heat can be deadly: When will lawmakers approve protections for outdoor workers?
Heat exposure is responsible for at least several dozen fatalities in the U.S. each year, but currently, there are no state regulations in Florida or nationally to address heat-related stress. BY: MITCH PERRY - JULY 18, 2023 7:00 AM   A farmworker in Immokalee harvests tomatoes. Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images … more
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