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District, Central Florida partners prepare for hurricane season

Hurricane Prep: Residents can help, and in fact play a vital role in protecting their local communities before and during hurricane season, which officially runs through November 30th. more

From the St. John's River Water Management District | 6/12/23

The Raising Alphas Project will host its 2nd annual Father’s Day Celebration on Sunday, June 18th, at Kit Land Nelson Park from 11 am - 3 pm.

Raising Alphas hosting second annual Father's Day Celebration

The Raising Alphas Project is a non-profit organization co-founded by three local fathers dedicated to raising the next generation of leaders, not followers. more

From the Raising Alphas Project | 6/11/23

Duran's emotional and powerful remarks call Apopka Fire Department's "perfect" performance reviews into question

It has been almost ten months since the devastating death of Apopka firefighter Austin Duran, and his father is still seeking justice and accountability from the City. more

By Allison Petro-Williams, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice | 6/8/23 | 7 comments

Wendover vs. The City of Apopka, and the definition of a balcony

Have you ever asked yourself, “what is a balcony?” According to Merriam-Webster it is “a platform that projects from the wall of a building and is enclosed by a parapet or … more

By Jake Bell, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice | 6/8/23 | 8 comments

Save water and money — watch the weather, wait to water this summer

Summer afternoon showers and tropical rainfall mean that Mother Nature may be able to handle much of your lawn sprinkling over the next few months, saving water and money. more

From the St. John's River Water Management District | 6/8/23

This summer, storm prep is critical for Florida’s food banks

As Central Florida’s emergency food supply, Second Harvest Food Bank starts working on its storm prep checklist well in advance. When the new year begins, we’ve already begun stocking up. more

By Derrick Chubbs, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. | 6/8/23

Mangrove massacre wipes out Florida angler’s joy

Pittman: "Along the 3,394-foot shoreline, someone had chopped down the mangroves on 951 feet of it. The choppers had cut a swath 15 to 26 feet deep along the shore." more

By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix | 6/8/23 | 2 comments

Florida marijuana initiative has enough signatures to appear on 2024 ballot

Smart & Safe Florida, a campaign supporting a ballot initiative to legalize marijuana in Florida, has collected 967,528 valid signatures, exceeding the 891,523 valid signatures needed. more

By Jackie Mitchell, Ballotpedia via The Center Square | 6/7/23

Now brewing: Coffee research in Florida

University of Florida researchers think the state could become a global hub for coffee research. That’s why he’s leading studies into the beverage and the plants that produce it. more

From UF/IFAS | 6/7/23

Nearly a million Floridians, many of them children, are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage over the next year

In April, the regular monthly process of verifying those who qualify for Medicaid or CHIP benefits restarted. Those who are no longer eligible will lose their benefits after their anniversary month. more

From Florida Blue | 6/7/23 | 1 comment

Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: May 28th-June 3rd

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 | 6/7/23 | 1 comment

Creative Hub makes its mark in Apopka art scene

The Creative Hub of Apopka held their Art Alive event which consisted of the Maker’s Demo, the Plein Air painting competition, and a supply drive. The Plein Air art competition invited artists … more

By Jake Bell, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice | 6/7/23

Orange County deputies find dead body in South Apopka

Deputies from the Orange County Sheriff's Office responded to a call in South Apopka that ultimately led them to discover a dead body. more

From the Orange County Sheriff's Office | 6/7/23 | 2 comments

Orange County health officials issue mosquito-borne illness advisory

Several sentinel chickens from a single flock have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus infection. The risk of transmission to humans has increased. more

From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County | 6/7/23 | 1 comment

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 3rd. more

From Staff Reports and The Apopka Police Department | 6/7/23

Murals in downtown Apopka the first step in revitalization

While the artists worked their magic and turned plain walls into eye-catching murals, tents showcasing a variety of vendors’ arts and crafts were set up and received a lot of love. more

By Jake Bell, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice | 6/6/23 | 3 comments

Floods, warm temperatures promote mosquito production, UF/IFAS expert explains what to expect, how to protect

Hurricane Season 2023: Flooding can cause mosquito eggs laid in the soil by floodwater mosquitoes during previous floods to hatch. This can result in very large populations of floodwater mosquitoes. more

By Lourdes Mederos, UF/IFAS | 6/6/23

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Highway Patrol promoting summer safety tips during heavy travel months

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and the Florida Highway Patrol are launching their annual Safe Summer Travel Campaign. more

From the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles | 6/6/23

AAA: Florida gas prices sink to lowest since April

This is the latest in several rounds of production cuts. Last year, OPEC agreed to cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day. more

From AAA | 6/6/23

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 an iconic Apopka restaurant closing. more

From Staff Reports | 6/5/23

Wekiva Parkway wins Outstanding Major Project Award

Seven Florida Department of Transportation projects were selected for Outstanding Project Awards at the 2023 American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida Transportation Conference. more

From the Florida Department of Transportation | 6/5/23

Mark Goldstein takes the reins of advertising and marketing for The Apopka Voice

The role of an advertising and marketing representative for an online news site like The Apopka Voice involves a diverse skill set. more

From Staff Reports | 6/4/23

FEMA Administrator urges residents to prepare now, ahead of hurricane season

Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released the 2023 Hurricane Season outlook, which forecasts up to 17 named storms, including up to nine hurricanes. more

From FEMA | 6/4/23

The St. Johns River Water Management District will close the Lake Apopka North Shore Loop Trail from Magnolia Park to Conrad Road beginning June 5th until further notice due to construction in the area.

Breaking News: District closing parts of Lake Apopka North Shore Loop

The Lake Apopka Loop Trail follows the lake’s edge through the property, covering more than 20 miles and providing hiking and biking opportunities. more

From the St. Johns River Water Management District | 6/2/23 | 1 comment

A big weekend of Art in Apopka

Art and the community will be on full display this weekend in Apopka with two big events on Saturday and Sunday - Downtown Art Walk and Art Alive Paint the Town Art competition. more

From Staff Reports and the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce | 6/2/23 | 3 comments

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