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Youth offenders and the collateral damages of an arrest record; Lawmakers approve changes

State lawmakers have approved a bill this session that would allow juveniles to get into diversion programs if they have not been charged with “forcible felonies". more

By Issac Morgan, Florida Phoenix | 3/10/22

Changing clocks twice a year may be more than just a biannual annoyance.

Why daylight saving time is unhealthy – a neurologist explains

The effects go beyond simple inconvenience. Researchers are discovering that “springing ahead” each March is connected with serious negative health effects. more

By Beth Ann Malow, Vanderbilt University | 3/10/22

The Apopka Sprouts Farmers Market announces its opening date for May 20th

Breaking News: Apopka Sprouts Farmers Market announces grand opening date

The Apopka Sprouts Farmers Market at the Wekiva Riverwalk Shopping Center is bringing approximately 100 full and part-time career opportunities to the area. more

From Sprouts | 3/9/22 | 1 comment

Less than an inch of rain in February triggers signs of drought in Orange County

February brought well below-average rainfall to the region, with signs of drought showing in the central and northern region of the District as reported in the U.S. Drought Monitor. more

From the St. John's River Water Management District | 3/9/22

Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: February 27th-March 5th

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 | 3/9/22

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

Second Harvest Food Bank receives $300,000 grant from Florida Blue

Second Harvest Food Bank received a $300,000 grant from the Florida Blue Foundation to expand hunger relief efforts for training local health care providers to screen patients for risk factors that could indicate food insecurity. more

From the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida | 3/9/22

Bird food is a billion dollar industry — but is it good for birds?

Putting out birdseed is often pitched to consumers as a way to get closer to nature and engage with our flying friends. The ironic part? Birds don’t need it. more

By Rob Litterst, The Hustle | 3/9/22

Orange County (District 2) Commissioner Christine Moore.

Thompson Road cleanup in Apopka a huge success

On March 5th and 6th, students from Apopka High School’s Student Government Association, Apopka High School teachers Mr. Wagner and Mr. Peters, nearby residents, and members of the Apopka 7th-Day Adventist Church pitched in to do everything from trim trees to paint fences. more

From the Office of Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore | 3/8/22

Florida gas prices race toward record highs

Florida gas prices skyrocketed last week to the highest levels in a decade. Prices at the pump rose an average of 44 cents per gallon in the last five days, reaching an average price of $3.97 on Sunday. more

From AAA | 3/8/22

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 7th. more

From the Apopka Police Department | 3/8/22

These charity leaders teamed up to fundraise on March 3, 2022, for refugees fleeing Ukraine.

How to responsibly donate to Ukrainian causes

You can wisely choose causes with the potential to do the most good in the middle of this humanitarian crisis by giving with your head as well as your heart. more

By Beth Gazley, Indiana University | 3/8/22

Breaking News: Nelson reelected Mayor of Apopka

Four more years. That's the message Apopka voters sent in the 2022 Mayoral election won by incumbent Bryan Nelson over Commissioner Kyle Becker. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 3/8/22 | 2 comments

Election Update: Turnout crosses 6,200

Both the VFW/Apopka Community Center and Northwest Recreational Facility precincts have steady turnout through the day. No reports of long lines or issues at the polls. more

From Staff Reports | 3/8/22

Precinct Update: Opinions vary on who will best lead Apopka

Mickenzie Hannon, an interning correspondent for The Apopka Voice and student at the University of Florida, spent the morning talking to voters at the VFW/Apopka Community Center on Election Day. more

By Mickenzie Cannon, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice | 3/8/22

Election Day turnout over 1,000

Both the VFW/Apopka Community Center and Northwest Recreational Facility precincts have steady turnout through the morning. No reports of long lines or issues at the polls. more

From Staff Reports | 3/8/22

Apopka City Commission Seat #2 Election: Commissioner Diane Velazquez and her opponent Wes Dumey at the Apopka Community Center

Election Update: Turnout crosses 5,200

Both the VFW/Apopka Community Center and Northwest Recreational Facility precincts have steady turnout through the morning. No reports of long lines or issues at the polls. more

From Staff Reports | 3/8/22

The VFW/Apopka Community Center may be quiet in this photo, but on Tuesday from 7 am-7 pm it will be ground zero for the 2020 Apopka Elections.

It's Election Day Apopka!

Stay with The Apopka Voice all day for wall-to-wall coverage of these elections. We will have an entire staff of reporters in the field covering events as they break. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 3/7/22

Everything you need to know about the Apopka City Commission Seat #2 election

Wes Dumey: A bold approach to the City Center will create a "New Apopka" [cqmedia layout="panel" … more

From Staff Reports | 3/7/22

Everything you need to know about the Apopka City Commission Seat #4 election

Eric Mock: A problem solver who wants to help Apopka grow Nesta: "I want to be the bridge that brings answers to the community" The Apopka City Commission Forum was bizarre, unusual, … more

From Staff Reports | 3/7/22

Becker vs. Nelson: The Race to be Mayor

Earlier in November 2021, The Apopka Voice sat down with Commissioner Kyle Becker and Mayor Bryan Nelson for two 90-minute interviews. Here, in one place, are all four parts of the Race to be Mayor series. more

From Staff Reports | 3/7/22

Nelson vs. Becker: The Apopka Mayoral Debate - all in one place

In this three-part series, The Apopka Voice takes a look at every aspect of this fascinating debate. Here are all three parts, and the preview of the debate - all in one place. more

From Staff Reports | 3/7/22

Over 4,500 early votes cast in Apopka on eve of Election Day

574 Apopka residents voted this weekend at the VFW/Apopka Community Center and 1,059 in the first four days (Tuesday-Friday) of early voting. Combined with 2,850 vote-by-mail ballots received at the Orange County Elections Supervisor's Office brings the total to 4,502 ballots received. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 3/6/22

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... all in one place, including details on the sale of the Wekiva Riverwalk. more

From Staff Reports | 3/6/22

Northrop Grumman/Apopka awarded contract to manufacture Next Generation Handheld Targeting System for Marines

The US Marine Corps selected the Northrop Grumman Corporation to manufacture the Next Generation Handheld Targeting System at its Apopka site. more

From Northrop Grumman | 3/6/22 | 1 comment

Apopka Memorial Middle School Girls win Orange County Basketball Championship!

The Seahawks took care of business in overwhelming style Thursday night when they routed the Avalon Middle School Huskies of Orlando 50-22 to capture the Orange County Championship more

From Staff Reports | 3/6/22

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