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9th Annual Florida Jerk Food and Music Festival at The Apopka Amphitheater coming soon

The Florida Jerk Festival features live reggae, soca, and Caribbean food representing the wide and diverse culinary flavors of the Caribbean, emphasizing Jerk-inspired dishes. more

From the Florida Jerk Food and Music Festival | 10/13/22

DOH-Orange offers free Monkeypox Vaccine during Come Out With Pride events

The Florida Department of Health in Orange County’s Vaccination team will offer Free Monkeypox Vaccine during the Come Out With Pride events. more

From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County | 10/13/22

Sandra Guzman in a citrus grove at Indian River Research and Education Center.

A UF/IFAS assistant professor and award-winning engineer uses artificial intelligence to conserve water.

Sandra Guzmán is an assistant professor whose research and extension work are all about water and how to conserve it. more

By Lourdes Mederos, UF/IFAS | 10/13/22

A view from the Naples, FL Pier Sunset Cam as Hurricane Ian approaches

Hurricane Ian soaks Orange County with over 18 inches of rainfall

Districtwide, September rainfall averaged 12.78 inches, 6.04 inches above the average for the month. Orange County received over 18 inches. more

From the St. John's River Water Management District | 10/12/22

Cookies & Milk With a Cop coming to Apopka this Saturday

Join the Apopka Police Department for Cookies and Milk with a Cop on Saturday, February 19th from 11 am to noon at the North Orange Branch Library. more

From Staff Reports and the Apopka Police Department | 10/12/22

Trends in recreational or illicit drug use often make the jump to Halloween warnings.

Rainbow fentanyl – the newest Halloween scare

This year, reporters began reaching out earlier than usual, in late September, and they wanted to talk about a new alleged threat: “rainbow fentanyl.” more

By Joel Best, University of Delaware | 10/12/22

Second-chance hiring, explained

There are 70 million Americans with arrest or conviction records, and over 600,000 people are released from prison each year. more

By Juliet Bennett Rylah, The Hustle | 10/12/22

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 October 10th. more

From the Apopka Police Department | 10/12/22

Researchers make progress on breeding citrus canker-resistant plants; discovery may lead to breeding citrus greening-resistant trees

By “knocking out” genes within the plant susceptible to the pathogen that causes the disease, breeders can develop plants that systemically resist the disease. more

By Ruth Hohl Borger, UF/IFAS | 10/11/22

Museum of the Apopkans celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

The Museum of the Apopkans continues celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with special exhibits and events. more

From the Museum of the Apopkans | 10/11/22

FEMA provides over $210 million to Hurricane Ian survivors

More than $210 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for over 128,000 individuals and households impacted by Hurricane Ian. more

From FEMA | 10/11/22

Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: October 2nd-8th

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 | 10/11/22

Applications open for National Honor Society scholarships

The scholarships recognize students who exemplify the four pillars of NHS membership: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. more

From the National Honor Society | 10/11/22

Is your neighborhood at risk of sinkhole damage? You might be surprised

The thought of a giant hole splitting open the ground without warning seems like it should only exist in movies, but sinkholes are an increasingly common phenomenon with grave consequences. more

By Emilia Ruzicka, stacker.com | 10/10/22 | 2 comments

Character Towns: Strips vs. Corridors

These commercial strips are generally ugly to view, dangerous to drive through, and often a poor contributor to a city’s economic and employment bases. more

By District 2 Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore | 10/10/22

Not just teeth

"Throughout my years in dentistry, many parents have asked me questions such as, "Why are my child's gums bleeding" or "Whenever I floss my child's teeth, the gums start to bleed." more

By Dr. Alma Correia, Baptiste Dentistry for Kids | 10/10/22

State of Emergency extended seven days in Orange County

A local State of Emergency has been extended an additional seven days. This enables Orange County to work with our state and federal partners more efficiently. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 10/10/22

AAA: Florida gas prices jump 16 cents on OPEC production cut

After sinking to a 2022 low of $3.17 per gallon on Wednesday, the state average shot up 16 cents per gallon over the course of four days, in what became the largest weekly increase since June. more

From AAA | 10/10/22

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 Hurricane Ian. more

From Staff Reports | 10/9/22

Emergency rental assistance program continues to support Orange County residents

Since the Emergency Rental Assistance Program launch, Orange County has distributed more than $30 million in federal funds to keep residents in their homes. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 10/9/22

Orange County Health offers tips on how to prevent mosquito-borne illness after Hurricane Ian

With the flooding produced by Hurricane Ian, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County reminds residents and visitors of the importance of protecting themselves against mosquito-borne illnesses. more

From the Florida Department of health in Orange County | 10/9/22

Goodwill launches "Hurricane Ian Relief Roundup" at all Central Florida stores

While it may still take days, weeks, or even months to get a full picture of the destruction Hurricane Ian left in its path across Florida’s peninsula. more

From Goodwill Industries of Central Florida | 10/9/22

New satellite mapping techniques can quickly locate washed-out and damaged areas.

New satellite mapping with AI can quickly pinpoint hurricane damage across an entire state to spot where people may be trapped

Hurricane Ian left an extraordinarily broad path of destruction across much of Florida. That was evident in reports from the ground, but it also shows up in satellite data. more

By Zhe Zhu, and Su Ye, University of Connecticut | 10/9/22

Lake Apopka North Shore Loop Trail will open Friday morning for pedestrian traffic.

Lake Apopka North Shore to open following safety assessment

Additionally, the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive will remain closed this weekend to allow for water levels to continue to recede and to ensure the safety of our visitors. more

From the St.John's River Water Management District | 10/6/22

Orange County reopening roads after storm impact

Federal Emergency Management Agency Individual Assistance can help residents recover after Hurricane Ian. Residents can apply now. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 10/6/22

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