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Massive developments are being proposed (and many approved) along Golden Gem Road. In its current condition, this road is not designed to take on this kind of higher traffic.

Nesta: "We must be mindful not to outbuild our infrastructure"

Safety should be our top priority, and we must be mindful as a Council as we approve/deny projects to ensure we are not outbuilding our infrastructure. more

By Apopka City Commissioner Nick Nesta | 10/6/22

Motorists contending with standing water in North Port, Florida. Sept. 30, 2022.

Florida homeowners flooded by Ian don’t have to tell new buyers about the disaster’s damage

Florida is one of 21 states that does not require home sellers to notify their buyers that the house has flooded before. more

By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix | 10/6/22 | 3 comments

Report: Florida roads are among the most dangerous

According to the NHTSA, there were an estimated 1,951 traffic fatalities in Florida in the first half of 2022, the third most among states. more

By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square | 10/6/22

One of the characters you might encounter on the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.

Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive closed through the weekend

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 | 10/5/22

Orange County begins debris removal deployment Thursday

Orange County Public Works debris removal contractors are scheduled to deploy beginning on Thursday, October 6, 2022, to collect large storm debris. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 10/5/22

Florida Farmworkers hit hard by Hurricane Ian's impact

Many farmworkers live in inadequate housing and/or mobile homes that are particularly vulnerable to hurricane damage. more

From the Florida Farmworkers Association | 10/5/22

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 3rd. more

From the Apopka Police Department | 10/5/22

The rebuilding in places like Matlacha, Fla., won’t happen overnight.

Recovery from a disaster like Hurricane Ian takes years, and nonprofits play many pivotal roles before and after FEMA aid runs out

Massive storms like Ian and Fiona mark the beginning of a long and frustrating process for anyone who loses their home and possessions. more

By Michelle Annette Meyer, Texas A&M University | 10/5/22 | 2 comments

Can Nesta's proactive approach improve the Apopka City Council?

What is the role of an Apopka City Commissioner? It is a subject often written about and discussed. But Commissioner Nick Nesta may be on to something. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 10/4/22 | 1 comment

City of Apopka releases post-hurricane details

In its weekly newsletter, the City of Apopka released post-hurricane updates about its sanitation schedule, debris removal, federal assistance programs, and animal services for its residents. more

From the City of Apopka | 10/4/22

The state of District 2 after Hurricane Ian

What a difficult few weeks for all of us. Floods, trees down, lack of power, students out of school, and more trouble than I’m sure I can tally up. more

By District 2 Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore | 10/4/22

Apopka Fire Department begins its hiring campaign

The Apopka Fire Department is currently seeking qualified and most importantly dedicated Firefighters to join our team. more

From the Apopka Fire Department | 10/4/22

Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: September 25th-October 1st

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 | 10/4/22

Breaking News: Orange County Public Schools reopening on Tuesday

The Orange County Public School District announced that all its schools would be closed on Monday, while the Orange County Government announced it would resume trash collection on Monday. more

From the Orange County Public School District | 10/3/22

Orange County Mayor Demings extends State of Emergency Executive Order

Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings signed an extension of the Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency in Orange Countyat a news briefing Monday afternoon. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 10/3/22

Orange County Sheriff's Office warns of fake FEMA application fee

The Orange County Sheriff's Office has received reports of residents being asked for an "application fee" for FEMA or insurance reimbursement. This is a SCAM! more

From the Orange County Sheriff's Office and Staff Reports | 10/3/22

Join us in celebrating Public Natural Gas Week

Public Natural Gas Week – Oct. 2-8 – is here, and every year around this time, we at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District look forward to celebrating it. more

From the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District | 10/3/22

Florida gas prices drop as gas tax holiday begins

On Sunday, the state average was $3.26 per gallon. That's the lowest price since January. So far, the state average price for gasoline has declined 13 cents per gallon since the gas tax holiday began. more

From AAA | 10/3/22 | 1 comment

Alert: Most Orange County parks are reopening

Orange County Parks and Recreation continues to evaluate its facilities and locations to reopen safely to the public. At this time, (most) Orange County parks and programs have reopened. more

From Orange County Government | 10/3/22

City of Apopka resumes trash and recycling collection service schedules

Normal residential curbside trash and recycling collection in the City of Apopka has resumed today, Monday, October 3rd, 2022. more

From the City of Apopka | 10/3/22

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 | 10/2/22

After Hurricane Ian: How to protect against mosquito-borne illnesses

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

From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County | 10/2/22

Hurricane Ian’s Florida death toll at 44

By Saturday evening, the figure of deaths attributed to Hurricane Ian had nearly doubled to 44 deaths, with 30 in Lee County, where Ian had battered the southwest coast of the peninsula. more

By Diane Radio, Florida Phoenix | 10/2/22

Nursing homes patients had to be evacuated after Hurricane Ian cut access to safe water supplies.

Hurricane Ian flooded a hospital and forced evacuations from dozens of nursing homes – many health facilities face rising risks from severe storms

Health care services are essential at any time, but when disasters strike, those services become even more crucial as injuries rise. more

By Brett Robertson, University of South Carolina | 10/2/22

Have you ever considered the miracle... of you?

Think about it for a moment. You are a miracle. What do I mean by that? Well, when you consider it, many people are on planet earth. more

By Charles Towne | 10/1/22

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