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The Grand Review of the Union Armies May 1865
Remembering Sherman’s Army
In the words of the New York Times, they were the “glorious veterans…heroes of the greatest march on record,” and their beloved Uncle Billy, General William Tecumseh Sherman, was the man of the hour. more
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American Alligator.
On National Alligator Day, there’s plenty to appreciate about these toothy reptiles, UF/IFAS experts explain
On May 29th, National Alligator Day heightens the need for species awareness. It is no wonder American alligators are the official state reptile of Florida. more
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Downtown Apopka
Commissioner Moore: "A successful CRA plan could result in a rebirth of downtown Apopka"
"Fortunately, in 2017, the City of Apopka created a CRA plan. This plan has many aspects and details, which, if followed, would result in a successful rebirth of downtown Apopka." more
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Orange County Utilities Receives Accolades for Educating Residents on Recycling
The recycling quality improvement program is an ongoing program that encourages residents to change their recycling behavior by using four-week periods of tagging. more
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Want to support veterans? 4 tips for finding good charities
Many Americans donate to charities that help military veterans as a way to honor them for their service to the country. However, choosing from the more than 8,000 such groups can be daunting. more
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Apopka Fire Station #4 was the victim of vehicle burglaries Monday.
APD looking for leads in vehicle burglaries at Apopka fire stations
During the early morning hours of May 22nd, several Apopka Fire Department firefighter personal vehicles were burglarized at Fire Stations 3 and 4. more
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Save Our Students initiative seeks to reduce crime and foster relationships
Initiative leaders say their goal is to provide area youth with worthwhile entertainment choices, keep teens safe during the times they are most at risk, and foster enduring mentoring relationships. more
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Black Skimmers
Protect beach babies this Memorial Day weekend
These special birds lay their eggs right on the sand. They perceive an approaching human as a threat and will take flight whenever people, or their dogs, approach too closely. 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 May 20th. more
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Apopka City Hall.
Former city attorney writes letter about his time in Apopka
In an email response to The Apopka Voice, former City Attorney Joseph Byrd says he felt compelled to write about his experiences after watching a video of an Apopka City Council meeting. more
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Take precautions while enjoying water activities during the summer months
The Department reminds families to be safe when enjoying water activities, especially the week before Memorial Day, which is recognized as Healthy and Safe Swimming Week - May 22nd–28th. more
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AAA: Florida gas prices decline as 2.1 million Floridians prepare for Memorial Day roadtrip
Florida gas prices have declined 31 cents per gallon over the course of the past 30 days. The state average declined 7 cents per gallon during the past week alone. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: May 14th-20th
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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AARP Florida and The Florida Gaming Control Commission warn consumers about unregulated gambling operations
Adult arcades offering illegal gambling provide zero consumer protections, no guarantee of fair play, and no recourse if an operator disappears with the customer’s money. 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. Eight articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including details on an alleged homicide in Apopka. more
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ROI: Nesta urges Apopka City Council to focus on return rates at investment banks
The Apopka City Council pushed for higher interest return rates from current investment banks at its May 17th meeting as Commissioner Nick Nesta raised concerns over loss of money. more
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Which trees will withstand a hurricane?
UF study: Some tree “defects” don’t predict whether a tree will fall in a hurricane
When assessing trees, arborists normally examine dozens of visual defects to determine which trees pose an unacceptable risk of “failure” — for example, falling or uprooting. more
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Florida toll relief program provides continued customer savings
The program runs through December 31, 2023, and is expected to provide 1.2 million drivers with savings of nearly $500 over the course of the year. more
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Today, craft breweries, like Three Odd Guys Brewing in Apopka, are by definition small and independent and thus focus their production on innovative, small-scale methods rather than industrialized, mass-produced ones, are still playing that role.
Craft breweries are fermenting change, addressing local ills while serving local ales
Craft breweries are increasingly prominent players in America’s social and environmental landscape, helping to produce what some people call fermented landscapes. more
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Updating Breaking News: Missing Apopka man is located
On May 20th, 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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Breaking News: Apopka Police Department looking for missing Apopka man
On May 20th, 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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Apopka City Hall.
Updating Breaking News: Apopka mayoral recall effort falls short
But today, the 30-day deadline ended, and their goal fell short. New and his team of volunteers collected 1,692, 70 short of the mark. more
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Apopka Transportation Coordinator Pam Richmond pushes back on the Oaks at Monroe's request to waive a left turn lane at its development.
After 92-minute debate, City Council denies developer's request to waive left turn lane
After a continuous back-and-forth discussion between City staff and a developer, the Apopka City Council voted 3-2 on a motion to deny the request from applicants of the Oaks at Monroe. more
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Commissioner Moore: More progress needed for Apopka's CRA to be renewed
Christine Moore, the District 2 Orange County Commissioner, gave a presentation about the CRA to the Apopka City Council at its May 17th meeting and to discuss its January 2024 renewal. more
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Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley and Deputy Chief Jerome Miller treat Apopka residents to free coffee at the Coffee with a Cop event this week.
Can the Apopka Police Department stay ahead of city growth?
Coffee with a Cop allows the Apopka police officers to interact and build trust with Apopkans in a casual setting. Jake Bell, Interning Correspondent with The Apopka Voice, took the opportunity to ask a few questions about Apopka's rate of growth and crime. more
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