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Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson and Commissioner Kyle Becker discuss the economic development department before the City Council voted 3-2 in favor of the initiative.
In a dramatic 3-2 vote, the City Council moves Apopka into a new era of economic development
It took over six years, four election cycles, a couple of presentations, and a late-night City Council meeting, but Apopka finally took the first step in creating an economic development department. more
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Grammy-nominated country music artist coming to Apopka Seafood Festival
Grammy-nominated country music artist David Nail is coming to The Apopka Seafood Festival in Apopka. The Festival opens on February 4th. more
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Picture of a submerged BMW in the street after Hurricane Ian.
Federal support for Hurricane Ian recovery totals $5.2 billion
These efforts have been supported by more than 4,000 responders from FEMA and other federal agencies who have been on the ground since landfall. more
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Workers clear land at an environmentally sensitive site destined for development in Stuart.
Cost of turning old Florida tree farm into a discount store is too high
The dispute involves 49 acres of undeveloped land in Stuart. The property used to be a tree farm. The owner wants to turn it into a 160,000-square-foot Costco, an 18-pump gas station, and 378 apartments. 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 January 14th. more
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Commissioner Kyle Becker (center) speaks during the City Council meeting.
Breaking News: Apopka City Council votes to form an Economic Development Department
By a vote of 3-2, the City Council approved the formation of an economic development department for Apopka with Commissioners Kyle Becker, Nick Nesta and Diane Velazquez voting in support. more
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Orange County Utilities sending out water testing notices
All samples taken since have been properly processed as required. The water treatment processes did not change; subsequent samples affirm the safety and quality of the drinking water. more
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Florida Department of Health in Orange County encourages regular screening for cervical cancer prevention
 During Cervical Health Awareness Month, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) encourages women to visit their health care provider to be screened for cervical cancer, … more
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Driving into floodwater, as this vehicle did in Sonoma County, Calif., on Jan. 5, 2023, can be extremely dangerous.
Flood forecasts in real-time with block-by-block data could save lives – a new machine learning method makes it possible
The extreme flooding and mudslides across California took many drivers by surprise. Sinkholes swallowed cars, highways became fast-moving rivers of water, entire neighborhoods were evacuated. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: January 8th-14th
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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Becker's presentation for an Economic Development Department highlights today's City Council meeting
Commissioner Kyle Becker will highlight the agenda at tonight's Apopka City Council meeting, and he means business. Becker will present his plan for an economic development department and why it … more
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Orange County Library System celebrates 100 years of community service
On November 8th, 1923, the Albertson Public Library opened its doors for the first time on the corner of Rosalind and Central where the Orlando Public Library is now. more
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CareerSource Central Florida hosting Community Resource Job Market
CareerSource Central Florida is hosting a Community Resource and Job Market for Orange County residents negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.   The in-person event will be on … more
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Cookies & Milk With a Cop coming to Apopka this Saturday
Join the Apopka Police Department for Cookies and Milk with a Cop on Saturday, January 21st from 11 am to noon at the North Orange Branch Library. more
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AAA: Florida gas prices declined six cents last week
The year began at $3.24 per gallon, which is currently this year's low. The state average jumped to $3.31 on the 5th before eventually reaching $3.26/g during the weekend. more
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The Ocoee High School Band performs at the 14th Annual Apopka Dr. Martin Luther King jr. Parade.
Will an inspiring leader like MLK and a relentless elected official like LBJ emerge in South Apopka's pursuit of annexation into Apopka?
Yesterday, we honored the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the 14th Annual Apopka MLK Parade, which travels through the streets of Apopka and South Apopka on its way to the John Bridges Center.   more
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Orange County completes hurricane debris removal process
Since early October, the County’s debris removal contractor has collected roughly 355,000 cubic yards of debris.  The storm season generated enough debris to fill 107 Olympic size swimming pools.    more
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What to do for landscape plants and turf after a hard freeze
Take deep breaths and keep Taylor Swift’s song, “Shake it Off,” in the back of your mind every time you have that urge to cut something back. Look the other way until early to mid-March. more
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The James Webb Space Telescope began sending its first images back to Earth in the summer of 2022.
NASA’s busiest year in decades – an astronomer sums up the dizzying array of missions in 2022
NASA’s missions over the past year have been remarkably far-ranging – from practicing protecting the Earth to preparing for the first manned mission to Mars and learning about the earliest days in the universe. more
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The sign that stands today says the Apopka City Center is “Coming in 2022”…to which there has been no building on the site.
In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review
In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in review includes eight articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including details on a new housing development coming to Apopka. more
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Monday's parade honors the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and makes a call to come together
A call for unity will lead the way Monday afternoon in South Apopka when the 14th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade commences at 2 pm. more
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Building affordable housing strategically is key to regenerating older neighborhoods
We must build affordable housing near services such as public transit, shopping, medical services, quality educational facilities, etc. more
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Martin Luther King Jr. waves with his children, Yolanda and Martin Luther III, from the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City.
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.: 5 things I’ve learned curating the MLK Collection at Morehouse College
Few archives of historical papers compare with the importance of the Morehouse King Collection. Aside from King’s life, the collection chronicles many major events during the civil rights movement. more
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Updating Breaking News: Single-vehicle collision on SR-429 kills driver and seriously injures passenger
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision on SR 429 in Orange County Sunday morning, resulting in the driver's death and serious injuries to the passenger. more
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The sign that stands today says the Apopka City Center is “Coming in 2022”…to which there has been no building on the site.
Nesta: "We must be mindful of how our future looks, not just five years from now but 25 years and beyond"
Development within the City of Apopka has seen all-time highs within the last few years. Between the new multi-family projects throughout the City and the creation of the Kelly Park Interchange. more
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