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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 4th. more

From the Apopka Police Department | 4/5/22

Community Health Centers receives grant for behavioral health services expansion in Apopka

The grant from AdventHealth will be distributed to programs that address regional health challenges including homelessness and access to mental health services. more

From AdventHealth News | 4/5/22

Bees feeding in monoculture fields of single crops such as sunflowers crowd together and pass parasites to one another at high rates.

Planting mixes of flowers around farm fields helps keep bees healthy

Bees’ main goal in life is to collect pollen and nectar to feed their young. But as bees forage, they are exposed to bacteria, fungi, and viruses, which can spread among bees via flowers. more

By Hamutahl Cohen, University of Florida | 4/5/22

Election Day in Rock Springs Ridge

Election Day for the Board of the Rock Springs Ridge Homeowners Association is today, and four seats on the five-person Board are up for grabs. more

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

AAA: Florida gas prices stay on decline after oil price drop

On Sunday, the average price for gasoline in Florida was $4.17 per gallon. That's 5 cents more than this time last week, 55 cents more than last month, and $1.32 per gallon more than this time last year. more

From AAA | 4/4/22

Birdathon: Audubon Florida announces its annual event for April

Finally, a marathon you don't have to train for or run 20-plus miles. It's called the Birdathon There’s no better time for watching (and counting) birds than spring. Birders across the state … more

From Audubon Florida | 4/4/22

Cat Month: Pet Alliance in Central Florida launches an April initiative dedicated to the feline friends in our community

“Kitten Season” is upon us, and Central Florida’s go-to pet experts Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando are dedicating a month to our feline friends with the kickoff of “Cat … more

From the Pet Alliance Of Greater Orlando | 4/4/22

Will the new City Council keep South Apopka annexation alive?

After the March 8th municipal election, South Apopka residents wonder if annexation is possible and when efforts will turn to action. more

By Mickenzie Hannon, Interning Correspondent with The Apopka Voice | 4/3/22 | 1 comment

On Saturday, Apopka held its second annual Vegan Food & Wine Festival to promote awareness and offer local goods for those interested in a vegan lifestyle.

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 the Vegan Food and Wine Festival at Kit Land Nelson Park. more

From Staff Reports | 4/3/22

14-yr. old striker, Fola La Follette, and Rose Livingston. Glass negative from the George Grantham Bain Collection, 1913. Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division. Photograph shows suffrage and labor activist Flora Dodge "Fola" La Follette (1882-1970)

Girl Power: Apopka Historical Society honors the women that lead the community

The Apopka Historical Society closed out Women's History Month last week with a tribute to female leaders in Orange County and Apopka. The event, entitled: "Girl Power: Promoting Hope" more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 4/3/22

Environmentalists laud approval of 10 land and conservation easement acquisitions

Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration have approved 10 land and conservation easement acquisitions totaling more than 17,000 acres to preserve wildlife and natural habitats. more

By Bethany Blankley, The Center Square | 4/3/22

Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: March 20th-26th

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 | 4/1/22

Community First: It's time for changes on the Rock Springs Ridge HOA Board

A good community is a safe, cohesive, confident, prosperous, and happy place to reside. Rock Springs Ridge, no doubt, started out as a great community. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 3/30/22

The Sentinel: UF/IFAS creates a new variety just in time for Florida blueberry season

As April starts this week, we enter the Florida blueberry season and the sweet taste that comes with the fruit. You can pick them yourself or buy them from the store or market. more

By Brad Buck, UF/IFAS | 3/30/22

DeSantis vetoes new congressional districts, orders Legislature to try again

The governor acted shortly after the Legislature sent him SB 102, containing its congressional redistricting map, on Tuesday morning. more

By Michael Moline, Florida Phoenix | 3/29/22

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 March 28th. more

From the Apopka Police Department | 3/29/22

Global science project links Android phones with satellites to improve weather forecasts

Collecting satellite data for research is a group effort thanks to this app developed for Android users. Camaliot is a campaign funded by the European Space Agency. more

By Jasmine Hicks , theverge.com | 3/29/22

The top donor is challenging conventional wisdom about giving.

How MacKenzie Scott’s $12 billion in gifts to charity reflect an uncommon trust in the groups she supports

MacKenzie Scott disclosed on March 23, 2022, that she had given US$3.9 billion to 465 nonprofits in the previous nine months, bringing the total she has given away in the past two years to at least $12 billion. more

By Tyrone McKinley Freeman, (University of Indiana) IUPUI | 3/29/22

American Oystercatcher sitting on its nest.

Nesting Season for coastal birds is here

Beach-nesting and other coastal birds have begun laying eggs along Florida's coasts. Spring and summer mark critical times of year for these vulnerable species. more

From Audubon Florida | 3/28/22

AAA: Gas prices down six cents from last week

Florida gas prices have been on a downward trend for the past two weeks. In fact, some drivers in the state have found prices below $4 a gallon. more

From AAA | 3/28/22

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

In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in review includes eight articles that shaped the city... all in one place, including details on the Apopka Jazz Festival. more

From Staff Reports | 3/27/22

The Vegan revolution lands in Apopka

On Saturday, Apopka held its second annual Vegan Food & Wine Festival to promote awareness and offer local goods for those interested in a vegan lifestyle. more

By Katelyn Colley, Interning Correspondent with The Apopka Voice | 3/27/22

Grow in awareness and appreciation this week for farmworkers who grow our food

As eaters, we can work to make sure the food we buy isn’t exploiting farmworkers. How? By supporting farmworker-led food programs, campaigns and opportunities, as shared here. more

From Staff Reports and Farmworkers Association of Florida | 3/27/22

Everything coming to Netflix in April

Welcome to your comprehensive look at what’s scheduled to come to Netflix throughout April 2022. Below, we’ll list all the upcoming new movies and shows coming soon to the service. more

From whats-on-netflix.com | 3/27/22

A connection formed through music and events rings loud and clear in Apopka

The City of Apopka has recently begun hosting a series of concerts through community event partners that feature artist categories that one would have only imagined showing up on their TV screen. more

By Patsy Whitely Beckett | 3/24/22

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