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Results from the study show that injection of a plant developmental regulator known as PLT5 into the stem helps some snapdragons and tomatoes grow into new shoots.
In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review
In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in review includes six articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including details on the public comments Ordinance 2931. more
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What is your termite risk in Florida? It depends where you live
Scientists at UF/IFAS want residents, property owners, and pest control operators to know the areas of risk and how to limit that risk through proactive science-based approaches.  more
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The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 in the midst of a property-insurance crisis in Florida. Here, Hurricane Irma makes landfall in 2017.
FL lawmakers unveil property-insurance fixes but market has ‘further devolved’
The Legislature failed to pass any changes in property-insurance law during its regular session, which adjourned on March 14th, following reforms adopted in 2021 and 2019. more
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Republican Randy Ross running for Florida House District 39
Republican activist and conservative radio host Randy Ross filed to run in the Florida House District 39 election. Ross becomes the third Republican and fifth candidate to announce their candidacy. more
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Commissioner Alexander H. Smith voted onto LANGD board
The Apopka City Council, at its May 18th meeting, elected Commissioner Alexander H. Smith to become one of its two representatives on the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Board. more
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Results from the study show that injection of a plant developmental regulator known as PLT5 into the stem helps some snapdragons and tomatoes grow into new shoots.
UF scientist based in Apopka may have found a way to more efficiently apply genome editing to plant breeding
Development regulators are genes that regulate plant development and growth. UF/IFAS scientists have discovered that one such gene can help deliver DNA into a plant to promote shoot growth.  more
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Marijuana violations have taken over 10,000 truck drivers off the road this year, adding more supply chain disruptions
The first quarter of 2022 saw a nearly 33% increase year over year in marijuana violations among commercial vehicle drivers. Stacker looks at the rise in truckers being pulled from the road and the potential effects on the supply chain. more
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Florida has the 2nd highest job resignation rate in the US
With Americans quitting their jobs at record rates during the so-called “Great Resignation,” WalletHub released its report on 2022’s States With the Highest Job Resignation … more
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Re-Imagine Communities: A new hope for Apopka's children
Families in Apopka were some of the first to recognize the transformative effects Jemison’s Re-Imagine Communities non-profit had on those who needed it most. 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 May 16th. more
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2022 Hurricane Season: The Loop Current, a fueler of monster storms, is looking a lot like it did in 2005, the year of Katrina
When the Loop Current reaches this far north this early in the hurricane season – especially during what’s forecast to be a busy season – it can spell disaster for residents in Florida. more
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Breaking News: Apopka City Council shoots down public comments ordinance
The Apopka City Council failed to pass Ordinance 2931, a public comments ordinance to codify a 2016 resolution on the same subject. more
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Breaking News: Missing Apopka teenager returns home
The Apopka Police Department announced the return of missing teenager Hailey Michaels in a brief statement this afternoon. more
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Escape from Ukraine
Yulia Gerbet, founder of the first Child Life Department in Ukraine, will share the harrowing journey of her recent escape with her two teenage sons from Kyiv. more
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Demings, Florida Congressional delegation lead fight against harmful algal blooms
The toxic blooms have been related to serious health problems and deaths in Florida. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services have declared an Unusual Mortality Event for Florida Manatees, with over 1,600 confirmed deaths since December 2020. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: May 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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AAA: Nearly 2.2 million Floridians will travel for the unofficial start of summer
This year’s forecast marks the second-highest single-year increase in travelers since 2010 (2021 was the highest), bringing volumes almost in line with pre-pandemic levels. more
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How TikTok used science to grow fast
Paired with a user experience psychologists say is no different than a Vegas slot machine, the move helped TikTok pull in more content, more eyeballs, and more money. more
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The Apopka Sprouts Farmers Market announces its opening date for May 20th
Sprouts Farmers Market opening in Apopka on Friday
Sprouts Farmers Market will open the doors to its new Apopka store at 2283 East Semoran Boulevard in Apopka. at 7 a.m. Friday, May 20th-22nd. more
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Baptiste Orthodontics building long-lasting relationships with patients and the community
Baptiste Orthodontics has formed long-lasting relationships with the community we serve by partnering with over 40 public schools and community groups in Orange County. more
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AAA: Florida gas prices reach new record highs
This beats the previous record of $4.38 per gallon, set back in March (soon after Russia invaded Ukraine). Before this year, the record high was $4.08 per gallon, which was set back in 2008. more
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APD asking for help in locating missing Apopka teenager
The Apopka Police Department is asking for help in locating a missing Apopka teenager. Hailey Michaels was last seen wearing torn jeans, an unknown color crop top shirt and a black hooded … more
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Wellington Park Apartments in Apopka were developed by Wendover Housing Partners.
In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review
In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in review includes six articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including three articles on the Florida House District 39 election. more
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Apopka City Commission Special Election for Seat #3 moved to August 23rd
According to Orange County Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles, and Apopka City Clerk Susan Bone, the general election for Seat #3 is on August 23rd. more
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Republican Chuck Burt dropping out of State House District 39 race
Chuck Burt, a real estate agent from Casselberry, will withdraw from the race one day after Charles Hart, the Orange County Republican Party Chair, announced his candidacy. more
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