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Study: Gentrification and increased property values follow hurricanes

Study co-author and Resources for the Future fellow Yanjun "Penny" Liao said they found home prices in hurricane-ravaged areas are 5% higher on average than in unaffected ones more

By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection | 1/5/23

City Council approves Apopka MLK Parade routes and announces second South Apopka Annexation Workshop

The Apopka City Council approved the routes and date of the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade at its January 4th meeting, and announced its next South Apopka Annexation Workshop. more

From Staff Reports | 1/4/23

Florida Senate Agriculture Committee meets as citrus production continues to decline

Wednesday’s meeting came less than a month after the U.S. Agriculture Department showed in a report that orange production in Florida was down 29% from an October forecast. more

By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix | 1/4/23

Damar Hamlin, #3, collapsed on the field after making a tackle during a game on January 2, 2023.

Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest during ‘Monday Night Football’ could be commotio cordis or a more common condition – a heart doctor answers 4 questions

Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest during ‘Monday Night Football’ could be commotio cordis or a more common condition – a heart doctor answers 4 questions. more

By Wendy Tzou, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus | 1/4/23

Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: December 25th-31st

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 | 1/4/23

Regenerating Older Communities: How you can take part

Why are some suburbs more successful than others in attracting redevelopment? What are the roles for the for-profit, non-profit, and public sectors to play, as well as the grass-roots stakeholders? more

By District 2 Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore | 1/3/23 | 8 comments

Protect law enforcement officers on the road - move over

While the majority of drivers understand to pull over for emergency vehicles approaching from behind, state law also requires vehicles to move over a lane for certain emergencies. more

From the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles | 1/3/23

Green streets: why protecting urban parks and bush is vital as our cities grow and become denser

Green spaces are any areas of unsealed urban land with some form of vegetation cover. We focused on three types – private gardens, parks with native vegetation, and parks with introduced vegetation. more

By Elizabeth Elliot Noe, Lincoln University, New Zealand and Ottilie Stolte, University of Waikato | 1/3/23

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 December 31st. more

From Staff Reports and The Apopka Police Department | 1/3/23

Duran's persistence makes the AFD a safer fire department

The purpose of The Apopka Voice is to inform, engage, and inspire our readers, and to start the new year, we're launching the First Annual Apopka Hero Award. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 1/2/23

OneBlood coming to Apopka

Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. All it takes is a little of your time, and you can save lives. And now, you can do it in Apopka. more

From OneBlood | 1/2/23

Buyer Beware: The importance of hiring licensed contractors and avoiding unpermitted work

During the recovery period from a major storm, reports of unlicensed building activity and unpermitted work generally increase. Don’t fall victim to individuals that may try to take advantage of you. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 1/2/23

Why are eggs so expensive?

Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows the average US price of a dozen large, Grade A eggs was ~$3.59 in November. Last November, you would’ve paid ~$1.72. more

By Juliet Bennett Rylah, The Hustle | 1/2/23

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 Commissioner Becker's economic development presentation. more

From Staff Reports | 1/1/23

The 8-pound, 9.6-ounce baby boy, Shabinsky Guerrier, was born at 3:04 a.m.

Happy New Year! AdventHealth welcomes first baby born in 2023

AdventHealth has delivered its first baby of the new year. We are happy to welcome baby boy Shabinsky Guerrier, the Central Florida hospital system’s first baby of 2023. more

From Advent Health and Staff Reports | 1/1/23

Female fortune teller analyzing crystal ball while predicting the future of business people.

23 predictions for 2023: Their takes and ours

How will 2023 play out? We scoured for predictions regarding the economy, Hollywood, and lots more. We also have a few of our own. more

By Mark Dent, The Hustle | 1/1/23

Developing Story: Second Camp Wewa Director resigns

Less than a week after announcing him to the Apopka City Council, Camp Wewa Director Ryan Lemon resigned from that position - the second departure in less than four months. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 12/29/22 | 4 comments

In 2019, Florida hospitals billed more than $630 million for preventable emergency-room visits and hospital admissions stemming from preventable oral health issues, according to Floridians for Dental Health.

Untreated Crisis: A shortage of dental health professionals puts 6 million at risk in Florida

Florida leads the nation in the number of individuals living in Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas. Sixty-six of Florida's 67 counties lack the number of professionals needed to provide care. more

By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection and Staff Reports | 12/29/22

FEMA Disaster Assistance Application deadline approaching

More than $4.4 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments have been provided to the state of Florida and to households affected by Hurricane Ian, but time is running out. more

From FEMA | 12/29/22

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 December 24th. more

From Staff Reports and The Apopka Police Department | 12/29/22 | 2 comments

23 astronomical events to look out for in 2023

Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, the first high-definition photos of outer space were able to be seen in 2022. Stacker compiled a list of 23 astronomical events to observe in 2023. more

By Martha Sandoval, Stacker | 12/28/22

Customer Service employee at Orange County Government 311 responds to resident's calls and inquiries.

Orange County 311 a Calming Voice Before, During and After Hurricane Ian

When Hurricane Ian wrought havoc on much of the Florida peninsula, many Central Florida residents turned to Orange County 311 and its dedicated team of knowledgeable operators. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 12/28/22

Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: December 18th-24th

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 | 12/28/22 | 1 comment

Skip the Line: New auto tag service opens in Apopka

Now you don’t have to stand in line to get auto tags or other motor vehicle title and registration services if you live in Apopka. more

From Staff Reports | 12/28/22

Despite hurricanes and COVID, 2022 Orange County Mayor’s Holiday Toy Drive a huge success

Donations to the drive were distributed to Orange County Neighborhood Centers for families and 12 local charity organizations, including OCPS Kid’s Closet and Wraparound Orange. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 12/27/22

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