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Second Harvest expands health and hunger programming

With Second Harvest’s MTM program's inception, local healthcare providers can now refer eligible patients with chronic kidney disease to the food bank. more

From Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida | 5/18/23

AAA: 2.4 million Floridians expected to travel on Memorial Day weekend

Florida travel numbers are set to reach new record highs in both the auto and air travel categories. An estimated 2.1 million Floridians will drive, which is 137,000 more than last year. more

From AAA | 5/17/23

Take control of your money, garden, and chickens with UF/IFAS classes for June

UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses. Current classes/events are listed on our events calendar. more

From UF/IFAS | 5/17/23

“Hurricanes Are No Match With Natural Gas”.

Hurricane Season… Be Prepared with Natural Gas

In anticipation of Hurricane Season – starting June 1st and closing November 30th – the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District is encouraging our communities to get ahead of potential storms. more

From the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District | 5/17/23

A bumblebee lands on the flowers of a white sloe bush.

Bees can learn, remember, think and make decisions – here’s a look at how they navigate the world

Bees and other pollinators are essential to human society. They provide about one-third of the food we eat, a service with a global value estimated at up to $577 billion annually. more

By Stephen Buchmann, University of Arizona | 5/17/23 | 1 comment

This TV could be your new best friend — but, like, a terrible friend who gossips about you constantly

A company will give away 500k+ 55-inch televisions this summer. The catch? Well, that’d be the attached 9-inch-tall secondary screen displaying weather, scores, stocks, and… lots and lots of ads. Ben … more

By Ben Berkley, The Hustle | 5/17/23

Attorney General Ashley Moody weighs in against legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida

Moody told the high court that she believes the proposed amendment “fails” to meet the requirements of Florida law, but she didn’t explain the reason for her opposition. more

By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix | 5/17/23 | 3 comments

Apopka police investigating the death of a woman found at Wekiva Riverwalk Plaza

Officers from the Apopka Police Department responded to the back of the businesses located at the Wekiva Riverwalk Plaza on May 7th and located a deceased white female behind a dumpster. more

From the Apopka Police Department and Staff Reports | 5/17/23 | 3 comments

Leroy Bell and Dennis New standing beside a mobile location to receive completed and signed petitions.

The Stretch Run: Apopka Mayoral Recall heads into the final days of stage one

Dennis New, the Chairman of the Recall Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson Committee, and his team of volunteers are nearing the finish line of a 30-day journey. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 5/17/23 | 17 comments

Lake Apopka Natural Gas District receives $3.1 million federal grant

The federal grant provides funding to repair, rehabilitate or replace natural gas distribution pipeline systems and to acquire new equipment. more

From Staff Reports | 5/17/23 | 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 May 13th. more

From Staff Reports and The Apopka Police Department | 5/17/23

ApopCup Spring 2023 tennis champions emerge

The tennis community of Apopka congratulates Angel-Lily Williams and Sal Nathu for winning their divisions in the ApopCup Spring 2023 city title tennis series. more

From Tennis Galaxy | 5/16/23

The building blocks of a successful community

I’m supremely interested in improving towns, cities, corridors, and neighborhoods. I have reported regularly in columns and on social media about sources that present best practices for growth and improvement. more

By Christine Moore, Orange County Commissioner District 2 | 5/16/23 | 4 comments

The anatomy of a fatal collision

The lack of urgency shown by local officials in response to dangerous conditions on their streets is a disturbing recurring theme we are seeing since we launched the Crash Analysis Studio. The lack of urgency shown by local officials in response to dangerous conditions on their streets is a disturbing recurring … more

By Edward Erfurt, Director of Community Action at Strong Towns. | 5/16/23

Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: May 7th-13th

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 | 5/16/23

AAA: Florida gas prices drop for third consecutive week

The state average has now declined three consecutive weeks, for a total discount of 24 cents per gallon, since mid-April. more

From AAA | 5/16/23

Updating Breaking News: Orlando man runs red light, crashes into Apopka police cruiser on US-441

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision in Orange County Sunday afternoon, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries to an Apopka police officer. more

From the Florida Highway Patrol | 5/15/23

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 details on three new APD officers. more

From Staff Reports | 5/15/23

Apopka City Budget 2023: Department Heads propose three budgets and meet with employees this cycle

Rod Olsen is a former HOA President of Rock Springs Ridge and an Apopka resident who often contributes his opinions at the Apopka City Council meetings during the public comments. more

By Rod Olsen | 5/15/23 | 16 comments

The U.S. is undergoing its worst bird flu outbreak ever. Is a poultry vaccine the answer?

Some lawmakers are warming to the idea of a vaccination campaign, long considered a fringe idea due to the cost and potential consequences. more

By Adam Goldstein, Florida Phoenix | 5/15/23

Foliage Garden Club of Apopka announces officers for 2023-2024

The FGCA aims to promote the conservation of wildflowers, trees, and wildlife, work to better our community, and cooperate with other service clubs in community activities. more

By Louise Fortunato, FGCA Historian | 5/15/23

Florida’s fertilizer addiction leads to ban on sales bans, roads that glow

Two of the worst things that survived the session are related to our ongoing water pollution woes. Both are likely to make things a lot worse. Both came as something of a surprise. more

By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix | 5/12/23 | 1 comment

Last Call: Take the 2023 Community Crime Survey

Orange County Government has received over 2,300 responses since the 2023 Community Crime Survey relaunched in April 2023, as part of the Citizens Safety Task Force Initiative. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 5/12/23

How much do Florida homeowners pay in property taxes?

Typically used for funding public services such as schools, law enforcement, and infrastructure improvements, property taxes are the lifeblood of local communities across the United States. more

By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St through the Center Square | 5/12/23

COVID-19 hasn’t vanished, but at this point it’s doing less damage.

What does ending the emergency status of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US mean in practice? 4 questions answered

The COVID-19 public health emergency status in the U.S. expired on May 11th. And on May 5th, the WHO declared an end to the COVID-19 public health emergency of international concern. more

By Marian Moser Jones, and Amy Lauren Fairchild, The Ohio State University | 5/12/23

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