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Orlando Health physician Jarod Fox announces challenge to Rep. Doug Bankson in Florida House District 39

Dr. Jarod Fox, an Orlando Health infectious disease specialist, has launched a campaign for Florida House District 39. He will challenge incumbent Rep. Doug Bankson in a race Democrats view as increasingly competitive. more

From Staff Reports | 4/8/26

APD logs busy week with thefts, drug arrests, and violent incidents

Apopka police made 35 arrests between March 29 and April 4, with cases ranging from theft and drug possession to violent offenses and DUI. The report highlights repeated incidents along South Orange Blossom Trail and includes multiple repeat offenders, as well as a cluster of juvenile arrests tied to a single incident. more

From the Apopka Police Department | 4/8/26

Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson at the beginning of his two terms in office.

In Nelson's final days as mayor, restraint should matter more than one last fight

Mayor Bryan Nelson’s final weeks in office have been marked by renewed political fights, including a push to revive a forensic audit that the City Commission ultimately rejected. As the administration comes to a close, the focus now turns to how the final meeting—and Nelson’s farewell—will shape both his legacy and the tone of the incoming commission. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 4/7/26

Luxury car storage, 196-home subdivision highlight April 8 Apopka DRC agenda

The Apopka Development Review Committee will review several new projects on April 8, including a proposed luxury car storage facility and a 196-home subdivision. The agenda also includes plans for a new place of worship along Plymouth Sorrento Road. more

From Staff Reports | 4/7/26

Opinion: Apopka’s history deserves more than promises—it demands action

In a sharply worded letter to the editor, Apopka Historical Society President Maribel Brinkle challenges Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore and Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson's record on historic preservation. The letter calls for new leadership ahead of the April 14 mayoral runoff, arguing the city has failed to invest in its cultural institutions. more

By Maribel Brinkle, President of the Apopka Historical Society and Museum of the Apopkans | 4/7/26

Special Hearts Farm expands mental health services with Orange County grant funding

Special Hearts Farm is expanding its services with new mental health support made possible through Orange County’s Community Development Block Grant funding. The investment is helping the nonprofit better serve adults with disabilities through a unique blend of therapy, work, and animal interaction. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 4/7/26

Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: March 29-April 4

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 | 4/7/26

Moore widens fundraising lead over Nesta, but will it be the difference?

Christine Moore continues to hold a commanding fundraising advantage over Nick Nesta in the final campaign finance reports before the April 14 runoff. But Nesta’s first-place finish in the general election—despite being significantly outspent—suggests the race may hinge on more than money. more

From Staff Reports | 4/6/26

The Importance of Programs for Seniors

Apopka mayoral candidate Christine Moore has released a detailed plan to improve services and quality of life for the city’s senior population. Her proposal focuses on food insecurity, public safety, housing, and expanded programming—while emphasizing partnerships over tax increases. more

By Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore | 4/6/26

Apopka has become a key part of Matthews Hope's most ambitious efforts: a planned sleeper bus program to provide safe, temporary overnight accommodations for people experiencing homelessness.

Matthew's Hope receives Orange County CDBG grant

Matthew’s Hope Ministries is expanding its services with new federal funding to improve access to basic needs for individuals experiencing homelessness. The investment will support expanded shower facilities while strengthening outreach efforts that extend into Apopka. more

From Staff Reports and the Orange County Newsroom | 4/6/26

The entrance to Florida State University on West Call St. and Stadium Drive in Tallahassee.

FSU launches revamped FloridaOpenGov website with interactive school data tools

Florida State University’s DeVoe L. Moore Institute has relaunched its FloridaOpenGov website, offering interactive tools to explore school performance data across the state. The platform allows users to compare districts using metrics such as grades, graduation rates, demographics, and spending. more

By Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix | 4/6/26

AAA: Florida gas prices top $4 a gallon for the first time in four years as global oil prices surge

Crude oil prices have risen nearly 60 percent since the start of the conflict. Last week, oil prices moved into triple digits for the first time in four years. That matters because roughly half of what drivers pay at the pump is driven by the cost of crude oil. more

From AAA | 4/6/26

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... all in one place, including details on an Apopka resident serving in the US Navy. more

From Staff Reports | 4/5/26

Wine Quest celebrates 30 years with two-night fundraiser

Wine Quest returns May 8–9 at Caribe Royale Orlando, marking 30 years of supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities. The two-night event will feature a Grand Tasting, premier wine dinner, and auctions, with proceeds funding Quest, Inc.’s programs. more

From Quest, Inc. | 4/5/26

Apopka residents urged to call 811 before digging during National Safe Digging Month

As spring projects ramp up, Apopka residents are being urged to call 811 before digging to prevent hitting underground utility lines. Officials say thousands of avoidable incidents occur each year, leading to safety risks and costly repairs. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 4/5/26

Master Gardener Volunteers participate in a Cut Flower Field Day. UF/IFAS is asking the public to complete a questionnaire about whether they are familiar with the institute and its outreach events, research, and other services.

UF/IFAS survey asks Floridians: Do you know what we do?

UF/IFAS is surveying Floridians to measure awareness of its programs and identify the issues residents want addressed. The results will help guide future research, Extension services, and educational efforts across the state. more

From UF/IFAS | 4/5/26

Arts and Heart Fair and 5K returns with free health resources and fresh produce

The Arts and Heart Fair and 5K will take place on April 11 at Lake Lorna Doone Park in Orlando. The event features a 5K run, free health resources, and fresh produce to promote wellness in the community. more

From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County | 4/5/26

Apopka mayoral runoff sees early surge with 1,044 vote-by-mail ballots already returned

Early voting is already taking shape in Apopka’s mayoral runoff, with 1,044 mail-in ballots returned and nearly 71% arriving in the last two days. The numbers offer an early look at turnout trends as voters choose between Nick Nesta and Christine Moore. more

From Staff Reports | 4/2/26 | 1 comment

Seeds of Hope event in Apopka to support student success through education programs

The Seeds of Hope 2026 event will take place May 5 at the Apopka Community Center. The free gathering will highlight student stories and raise support for Hope CommUnity’s education programs. more

From Staff Reports and the Hope Community Center | 4/2/26

OCPS opens Magnet and Scholastic Academy applications to all families, including outside district

OCPS is now accepting applications for its Magnet and Scholastic Academies from both in-district and out-of-district families. The April 1 application window offers first-come access to programs in fields like AI, aviation, and medical studies. more

From the Orange County Pubic School System | 4/2/26

Breaking News Overnight: 4-year-old girl dies in Apopka driveway crash

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to an incident in Apopka where a 4-year-old child was fatally injured after being struck by an SUV in a driveway on Robinson Avenue. more

From the Florida Highway Patrol and Staff Reports | 4/2/26

A rescue worker holds a juvenile endangered Kemps Ridley sea turtle covered in oil from BP’s Deepwater Horizon spill in 2010.

‘God Squad’ exempts entire Gulf of Mexico oil industry from endangered species rules

The Endangered Species Committee, rarely convened since its creation, voted to allow offshore oil activity in the Gulf despite potential harm to multiple protected species. Critics argue the decision, justified on national security grounds, marks an unprecedented and troubling expansion of the panel’s authority. more

By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix | 4/2/26 | 2 comments

Developing Story: Commission rejects forensic audit, defers decision to incoming leadership

The Apopka City Commission declined to move forward with a forensic audit, choosing instead to leave the decision to incoming leadership. The debate revealed sharp divisions over whether the effort was about financial accountability or political timing. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 4/2/26

Apopka resident serves with US Navy Seabees

Apopka native Madison Herrera is serving with the Navy’s Seabees at Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport. The 2022 Lake Brantley High graduate plays a key administrative role while supporting a mission that spans the globe. more

From Staff Reports and the US Navy | 4/1/26

Renewal Church has officially launched full services and ministries at its new location, 4407 W. Orange Blossom Trail (Highway 441), marking a significant new chapter for the growing congregation and the surrounding community.

Apopka’s Renewal Church launches services at new Orange Blossom Trail location

Apopka’s Renewal Church has opened its new location at 4407 W. Orange Blossom Trail in partnership with Rolling Hills Community Church. The move expands ministries, including a growing children’s program, while bringing new life to the shared campus. more

From Renewal Church | 4/1/26

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