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This hurricane season, rely on the safety of natural gas

The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins June 1, but since 2015, there has consistently been a named storm before the start of every season. more

From Lake Apopka Natural Gas District | 5/6/22

Fuel Economy is the Top Priority for Drivers in the 2022 AAA Car Guide

According to AAA, nearly 80% of drivers want automakers to focus on improving fuel economy. Another 76% want active driving assistance systems, like automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, and adaptive cruise control. more

From AAA | 5/6/22

11,000 tree varieties in North America, but only a few species dot cityscapes

America’s cities rely on a half-dozen species for the majority of their street and park trees. But there are so many more kinds of trees that you could plant and grow. more

From UF/IFAS | 5/6/22

Sampling wastewater can be time-intensive.

Wastewater monitoring took off during the COVID-19 pandemic – and here’s how it could help head off future outbreaks

Wastewater surveillance takes advantage of the fact that many human pathogens and products of human drug metabolism end up in urine, feces, or both. more

By Susan De Long, and Carol Wilusz, Colorado State University | 5/4/22

Commissioner Smith speaks loudly at Apopka City Council meeting

Apopka City Commissioner Alexander H. Smith is typically soft-spoken and quiet on the City Council. But at its May 4th meeting, Alexander spoke loud and clear during the City Commission reports. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 5/4/22

Goodwill Industries invests in employees by covering costs of college tuition or vocational certification

Goodwill Industries of Central Florida recently announced a prepaid tuition program that will cover the cost of college or vocational school for its employees. more

From Goodwill Industries of Central Florida | 5/4/22

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 April 30th. more

From the Apopka Police Department | 5/4/22

Interstate highways with the most fatalities

How safe are the interstate highways you frequent? Stacker analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2020 Fatality Analysis Reporting System to determine which interstates have the most fatalities. more

By Jill Jaracz, Researched By Matt Albasi, stacker.com | 5/4/22

Demings delivering $1.5 million check to Apopka for water tank

Rep. Val Demings (FL-10) on Thursday, May 5th at 6:00 am will present the City of Apopka with $1.5 million in federal funding for a new water storage tank. more

From Staff Reports and the Office of Rep. Val Demings | 5/3/22 | 1 comment

Petition drive seeks to give Floridians a fundamental right to clean water

In a new study examining water quality across the U.S., Florida ranked first for the highest total acres of lakes too polluted for swimming or healthy aquatic life. more

By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix | 5/3/22

Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: April 24th-30th

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 | 5/3/22

What income does a family of four need to cover normal living expenses in Florida?

The average cost of living for a family of four in the state highlights the financial hardship many Florida families face. An estimated 25.6% of them earn less than $40,000 per year. more

By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square | 5/3/22

City Council voting on public comments ordinance

The public comments section of the Apopka City Council allows citizens to have a voice in how their City is run. It also allows the Council to get feedback on the issues that are important to its … more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 5/2/22

Apopka requesting $2.5 million from Feds to replace asbestos piping

Rep. Demings’ previous fiscal year 2022 projects were fully funded, with over $6 million successfully secured for Central Florida for body cameras, youth homelessness prevention, clean water infrastructure, and emergency power generators. more

From the Office of Rep. Val Demings | 5/2/22

AAA: Florida gas prices rise 8 cents

The U.S. price for a barrel of oil advanced 3% last week. Friday's closing settlement of $104.69 per barrel is $2.62 per barrel more than the week before, yet $1.85 per barrel less than two weeks ago. more

From AAA | 5/2/22

AARP announces disaster prep resources

AARP Florida today announced a variety of AARP resources available to Floridians as they prepare for Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, 2022. In April, researchers at The … more

From AARP | 5/2/22

Vice Chairwoman Greater Orlando Young Republicans is Guest Speaker at NORWF on May 19th

Brittany Corfman Parks is the Vice-Chairman of the Greater Orlando Young Republicans, an organization for young professionals in the Republican Party of Florida and the US between the ages of 18 and 40. more

From the Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated | 5/2/22

Know what to do before a hurricane hits

On average, six hurricanes form over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, or the Gulf of Mexico during the hurricane season which runs from June 1st to November 30th. more

From the National Weather Service | 5/1/22

The Apopka City Council: Commissioners Doug Bankson and Alexander H. Smith, Mayor Bryan Nelson, Commissioners Nick Nesta, and Diane Velazquez.

In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review

In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in review includes seven articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including an interview with Congresswoman Val Demings of the Florida 10th District. more

From Staff Reports | 5/1/22

Re-Imagine Communities collected over 250 new and used purses with toiletry items to help women affected by domestic violence.

Re-Imagine Communities sponsoring Apopka Area Student Awards Ceremony

But this is more than just planting gardens. It’s about being positive, helping others, standing up to bullies, treating others with respect, kindness, and love. more

By Shaunte Jemison, Re-Imagine Communities | 5/1/22

Hope CommUnity Center sponsoring month-long food drive for families with young children

The Hope CommUnity Center is sponsoring a food drive all month (May 2nd through June 3rd) to aid families with young children that are losing their free lunch and food support. more

From the Hope CommUnity Center | 5/1/22

Which grocery items had the most significant price changes in March?

The March report from the Consumer Price Index data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reflects the most severe impacts of the global disruptions in energy and food markets caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. more

By Lauren Liebhaber, and researched By Emma Rubin of stacker.com | 4/30/22

A Fulvous Whistling-Duck lands on Lake Apopka.

Happy Birthday Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

Orange Audubon Society volunteers will be on the drive on Sunday, May 1st to share information on how to better identify birds along the drive, how to safely spot other wildlife, and about the lake restoration. more

From the Orange Audubon Society | 4/29/22

Spring is in the air: 60th Annual Apopka Art & Foliage Festival rings in the new season

The Apopka Women's Club, in partnership with The City of Apopka, held its annual event last weekend. The free, family-friendly festival featured award-winning artists, crafters, and plant specialists who showcased an array of locally grown foliage. more

From Staff Reports | 4/28/22

A morning with Val Demings

The life journey of Val Demings is probably what historian James Truslow Adams had in mind when he originated the concept of The American Dream. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 4/28/22

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