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From left to right: Eric Mock (Seat 4 candidate), Commissioner Diane Velazquez (Seat 2 candidate/incumbent), Laverne McGee - Forum Moderator, Nick Nesta (Seat 4 candidate), Wes Dumey (Seat 2 candidate), and Apopka Area Chamber President Cate Manley after the city commission forum.
Apopka City Commission candidates remain cordial in Chamber forum
In front of a live crowd at the Apopka Community Center, and others watching on live stream, four candidates for the city commission expressed their ideas and vision in a cordial forum format. more
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AAA: Florida gas prices reach new multi-year highs
The US price for crude oil settled above $90 a barrel for the first time since October 2014. Friday's settlement of $92.1 per barrel is $5.49 more than the week before, and $7.66 more than last year's high.  more
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Bat Season! Take these simple precautions to stay safe
It is illegal to harm or kill bats in Florida, but they can be legally excluded from a building or structure by following effective, recommended practices that protect bats and people. more
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Breaking News Overnight: Apopka man seriously injured in construction site collision
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash in Orange County early this morning that resulted in serious injuries to an Apopka resident and one fatality. more
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The Apopka Mayoral debate featuring Commissioner Kyle Becker and Mayor Bryan Nelson.
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 a contentious City Council meeting. more
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Apopka City Center breaks ground on Starbucks, Brew Theory
Brew Theory Marketplace will consist of a 12,000 square foot food hall with offerings that incorporate many of Orlando’s finest restaurant concepts. Starbucks will be located on Main Street and McGee Avenue. more
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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
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Wes Dumey qualifying at City Hall to run for Seat 2 on the City Commission, with Susan Bone, City Clerk
Wes Dumey: A bold approach to the City Center will create a "New Apopka"
You might think Wes Dumey is impulsive. Deciding to run for the Apopka City Commission the day before the deadline is certainly evidence of that tendency, but Dumey insists that is far from the case. more
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Carnesale endorses Becker for mayor
The Apopka Voice has learned that retired Apopka Fire Chief Chuck Carnesale is endorsing Commissioner Kyle Becker in his campaign to become the next Mayor of Apopka. more
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Nelson, Becker contrast their visions for leading Apopka
In the last installment of this three-part mayoral debate series, The Apopka Voice takes a closer look at city growth, taxes, and the challenges facing Apopka. more
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The Apopka City Council.
Benge, Manley scold City Council on rejecting Station Street project
Public comments in a city council meeting are an opportunity for citizens to speak their minds before their elected leaders. Wednesday's City Council meeting saw this in full color. more
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Becker and Nelson spar over City Center and Station Street
In this three-part series, The Apopka Voice will analyze every aspect of this fascinating debate, and part two looks at the issues of grants, the Station Street RFP and golf courses. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: From January 23rd-29th
 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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Hit-and-Run crashes on Florida roads rise in 2021
February is Hit-and-Run Awareness Month in Florida, and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and its division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) are leading the … more
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Farmworkers Association responds to protests against legal migrants employed by Apopka nursery
According to reports, approximately 100 migrant workers were dropped off at the Extended Stay Hotel in Maitland. Despite their legal status, protesters gathered outside the hotel... more
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Economic Development dominates mayoral debate
Before a live crowd of almost 300, an overflow audience at the nearby Victory Church, and hundreds more watching on live stream at home and at watch parties across the community, the two candidates for mayor of Apopka illustrated the stark differences in their approach to leading Apopka into the future. 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 January 30th.   more
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Lonely Americans were swindled out of millions in romance scams
Talk about a bad breakup: In the first three quarters of 2021, Americans lost over $300 million to romance scams, per an analysis by Atlas VPN. more
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Prescribed Fire: One of Florida Park Services most crucial missions
More than 50 years ago, the Florida Park Service staff was among the first to realize that modern times required some additional help to replicate the natural fire process. more
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AdventHealth shares decrease of COVID hospitalizations, warns Omicron's transmissibility still high
AdventHealth shares data on COVID patient numbers, including patients receiving ICU-level care, as well as updates on masks, test, monoclonal antibody treatment and more. more
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Mayoral Debate on January 31, 2022 between Commissioner Kyle Becker and Mayor Bryan Nelson. The moderator was Joel Silver.
Nelson, Becker clash in mayoral debate
The 67-minute debate  covered a range of topics including  restaurants, economic development, grants, South Apopka,  Rock Springs Ridge, Errol Estate, revenue, growth, taxes, the city center, and housing. more
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When I say Apopka...
On January 26th, Laura Davis, a member of the social media group "Apopka Rants, Raves, Reviews, News, Etc. - Uncensored", posted a simple question: "When I say Apopka, what's the first thing that comes to mind?" more
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Will Apopka build a skateboard park or did its absence from the Northwest Recreation Facility plan put an end to its hopes?
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... all in one place, including a preview of the Apopka Mayoral debate. more
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Eric Mock is running for Seat #4 on the Apopka City Commission.
Eric Mock: A problem solver who wants to help Apopka grow
Eric Mock decided to run for Seat #4 on the Apopka City Commission because of a median on Binion Road near his home. more
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Becker vs. Nelson: Everything you need to know about the Apopka Mayoral Debate
The campaign for mayor is a marathon. There is, however, a single hour in a campaign cycle that could make or break a candidate, and in the case of Nelson and Becker, it's January 31st from 6-7 pm. more
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