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The surprising connection between the "Town of Apopka City" and Labor Day
Happy Labor Day, Apopka! We at The Apopka Voice hope it's a restful and fun time off from work, filled with barbecues and good times. You may be surprised to read about the 143-year-old connection between Apopka and Labor Day in the article. more
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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. It includes details on the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce's slow response to explaining the reasons behind terminating its President/CEO, Dr. Nick Grounds. more
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Cleanup workers try to scoop up all the toxic globs on Pensacola Beach from the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon spill. Now BP is back with a new deepwater drilling plan.
BP is back 15 years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster, with plans to drill even deeper
BP is seeking approval for a massive new Gulf oil project—dubbed “Kaskida”—just 15 years after its Deepwater Horizon disaster poisoned U.S. coastlines, wildlife, and livelihoods. Environmentalists warn that this deeper, riskier well could unleash another catastrophe, but federal regulators seem poised to give BP the green light. more
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It took more than a century for Chicago’s Haymarket Square to get this memorial to the historic labor strife that occurred there.
Labor Day and May Day emerged from the movement for a shorter workday in industrial America
While much of the world observes May Day on May 1 to honor workers’ political and economic power, the U.S. and Canada celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday in September, emphasizing rest, leisure, and family traditions. Both holidays share roots in the 19th-century fight for an eight-hour workday, reflecting a broader struggle for workers’ control over their own time and lives. more
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Apopka Chamber slow to respond as CEO’s firing leaves key questions unanswered
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce is under pressure after President and CEO Dr. Nick Grounds's termination. Despite a statement defending the decision, Chamber leaders have not responded to specific questions about debts, liabilities, the committee’s authority, or the reason Grounds was terminated. more
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Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia in Orlando on August 27, 2025.
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia issuing subpoenas to Orange County employees after initial DOGE audit
Demings: “Orange County Government fully cooperated with the Florida DOGE audit team, providing all the data and documents requested. No employee was instructed to alter, change, or delete any documents." more
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Apopka Serves Foundation charts new course with focus on community impact
What started as a Chamber of Commerce committee has become the Apopka Serves Foundation, an independent nonprofit. With new leadership and a renewed mission, the organization is cutting overhead and increasing its commitment to direct community programs, with a goal of directing over 90% of spending to local impact. more
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AAA Tow-to-Go program begins this Labor Day weekend
Since its inception over 25 years ago, ‘Tow to Go’ has been instrumental in saving lives, removing nearly 30,000 impaired drivers from the road. more
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Downtown Apopka mural sparks controversy
What began as a public art project to celebrate Apopka has turned into a debate over artistic integrity, copyright, and responsibility. The mural on East Main Street, unveiled August 22, is now at the center of a dispute involving the city, Main Street Apopka, the local artist who painted it, and the out-of-state artist whose earlier work it closely resembles. more
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Florida’s school choice experiment is failing our children
Florida leaders call the state a national model in education because of its school choice program. But with dismal academic rankings, near-bottom teacher pay, and a voucher system that tilts the scales toward private schools, the reality is far from a success story. more
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Orange County seeks to bring Vision 2050 into compliance with new state law
Orange County’s Planning, Environmental, and Development Services Department is working to revise Vision 2050 to comply with recent state legislation after the Florida Department of Commerce declared parts of the plan “null and void.” While updates are underway, the previously approved Destination 2030 plan and Land Development Code remain in effect for all land use and zoning decisions. more
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Chef Israel Santiago with a student in Second Harvest's culinary training program.
Second Harvest Food Bank opens enrollment for culinary training program
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is now accepting applications for its free 16-week Culinary Training Program. This program helps adults gain hands-on kitchen experience, life coaching, and job readiness skills for entry-level food service positions. The next session begins September 15, 2025, and applications are due by September 8 for residents of Orange, Osceola, or Seminole counties. more
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New CEO for AdventHealth Apopka named
AdventHealth has appointed Brad Hillmon as the new chief executive officer of AdventHealth Apopka. Hillmon brings more than a decade of health care leadership within AdventHealth and a lifelong connection to the Apopka community, focusing on expanding services and whole-person care. more
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Susan Sarandon (Annie Savoy) and Kevin Costner (Crash Davis) in Bull Durham.
Believing in Apopka: What Bull Durham can teach the City Council
In a city with so much potential, Apopka’s future depends on leaders willing to articulate their vision. Residents deserve more than silence and half-measures — they deserve clarity, conviction, and a plan for the next generation. Opinion, by The Apopka Voice Managing Editor Reggie Connell. more
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Florida voters with new driver’s licenses may need to update their voter registration information
Voters who renewed or replaced their Florida driver’s license or ID in the past year may encounter issues requesting vote-by-mail ballots or signing petitions if their records are not updated. Officials urge residents to confirm and update their voter registration to ensure ballots and signatures are properly counted. 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 August 23rd. more
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Immigrant rights advocates to press Orange County School Board after ICE-related hold-secure near Apopka High
Immigrant rights advocates are calling on the Orange County School Board to take urgent action after a traffic stop near Apopka High School led to five detentions by ICE and a campus lockdown on August 15th. more
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Orange County fleet earns national recognition for excellence
For the third time since 2020, Orange County’s Fleet Management Division has been recognized nationally for excellence, earning a #14 ranking among North America’s government fleets. The award highlights the division’s innovation, efficiency, and critical role in keeping county services moving. more
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AAA: Florida gas prices fall 20 cents in 10 days
On Labor Day 2024, Florida gas prices averaged $3.30 per gallon. The state average hasn't returned to that height ever since. During that time, oil prices were trading at around $70 per barrel. On Friday, the U.S. price for oil closed at $63.66/b. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: August 17th-23rd
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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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 termination of the president of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce. more
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Apopka voters to decide on charter amendments, including the mayor’s role and term limits
The Apopka City Council has approved eight proposed charter amendments that will appear on a future Apopka ballot. These amendments will give residents the chance to decide on issues ranging from term limits and election dates to the city’s form of government. more
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Rod Olsen speaks during public comments.
City Council changes course, approves summaries of public comments in minutes
Apopka City Council reversed course Wednesday, approving 10-word summaries of public comments in meeting minutes after initially voting to list only names. Commissioners Diane Velazquez and Alexander Smith led the change, arguing that the revision better reflects residents’ input. more
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Research shows evictions are a public health problem
Next City reports that evictions in Detroit heighten health risks for Black mothers, linking stress from neighborhood evictions to preterm births. more
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New basketball courts reopen at Alonzo Williams Park after major reconstruction
After a month-long renovation, the basketball courts at Alonzo Williams Park are officially complete and open for play. The project, funded through the Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency, brings upgraded surfaces, new backboards, and rims to one of the city’s most popular recreation spots. more
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