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The home insurance squeeze: Are you paying more for less?

Home insurance rates are rising nationwide due to inflation, natural disasters, and higher reinsurance costs, but many policies offer no additional protection. Experts recommend reviewing coverage limits, exploring replacement cost options, and seeking discounts or bundles to ensure homeowners get the best value. more

By Tito Bucheli for CheapInsurance.com | 8/21/25

Florida wildlife commissioners ignore science, law in saying yes to bear hunt

Florida’s black bears face a controversial new hunting season after the DeSantis-appointed wildlife commission voted to allow annual hunts despite strong public opposition and outdated population data. Environmental group Bear Warriors United has filed a lawsuit to block the hunt, arguing it violates science, law, and the commission’s own management plan. more

By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix | 8/21/25

The impact of public education extends beyond teaching kids their ABCs and how to use a globe.

Why America still needs public schools

Efforts to dismantle the Department of Education, slash funding, and redirect taxpayer money toward private schools threaten the foundation of America’s public education system. more

By Sidney Shapiro, Wake Forest University and Joseph P. Tomain, University of Cincinnati | 8/21/25

UF/IFAS launches sustainable urban food production short course this fall

The six-week program begins October 6th and teaches participants how to grow, market, and manage urban agriculture systems. more

By Lourdes Mederos, UF/IFAS | 8/21/25

Addition Financial Credit Union opens student-run branch at Apopka High School

Addition Financial and Orange County Public Schools celebrated the grand opening of a student-run credit union branch at Apopka High School, the 12th of its kind in Central Florida. The program trains students to operate the branch, providing real-world financial and professional experience. more

From Addition Financial Credit Union | 8/20/25

Prepare for the Storm: How to use sandbags for flood protection

With tropical systems forming in the Atlantic, many Orange County residents are preparing for flooding by turning to sandbags — a simple but effective defense. From where to place them to how to stack them, here’s what you need to know before the next storm hits. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 8/20/25

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 16th. more

From the Apopka Police Department | 8/20/25

Apopka Chamber in Crisis: Emails reveal bitter split between chairman and president

The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce is experiencing a leadership crisis after President and CEO Dr. Nick Grounds was abruptly terminated by the executive committee. Conflicting emails between Grounds and Chairman Matt DiSalvatore outline disputes over authority, contractor payments, and transparency, leaving the Chamber’s future uncertain. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 8/19/25 | 2 comments

Apopka CRA to finalize facade repair program, budget at Wednesday meeting

The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency Board is set to approve its annual budget on Wednesday. A key focus is on launching a new residential facade repair grant program. Designed to help homeowners with exterior improvements, the initiative reflects the board’s shift toward neighborhood revitalization and away from past commercial spending. more

By Maia Feasel, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice | 8/19/25

Orange County Head Start program helps families build a strong beginning to school

As the new school year begins, Orange County Head Start is welcoming over 1,500 children to classrooms across 23 locations. The program provides early childhood education, health screenings, and family support services to ensure children are ready to learn and families are equipped to help them thrive. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 8/19/25

Florida Blue Foundation opens $3 million maternal health grant program for nonprofits

The Florida Blue Foundation is now accepting applications from Florida-based nonprofits seeking to improve maternal health outcomes. more

From Florida Blue | 8/19/25

Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: August 10th-16th

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 and Staff Reports | 8/19/25

Developing Story: Leadership turmoil rocks Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce

The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce has called an emergency board meeting for Wednesday after what leaders described as “difficult decisions” leading to the termination of Chamber President/CEO Dr. Nick Grounds. Grounds disputes the actions taken and says the full board should decide the organization’s next steps. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 8/18/25

Study: Live Local Act shows progress but faces hurdles in Florida’s affordable housing push

The Live Local Act has helped create more than 3,100 affordable housing units across Florida, but uneven adoption of tax incentives and difficulties securing financing have limited its reach, according to Florida TaxWatch. Advocates say sustained collaboration and stronger state-level incentives are needed to turn early progress into long-term results. more

By David Beasley | The Center Square | 8/18/25

Florida economists warn of looming Medicaid budget shortfall

Florida’s Social Services Estimating Conference projects a $510.7 million Medicaid funding gap in fiscal year 2025-26, with managed long-term care plans driving most of the overages. By 2026-27, Medicaid costs could reach $37.1 billion — nearly $1 billion more in general revenue than lawmakers budgeted. more

By Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix | 8/18/25

West Hudson Boulevard, where seven-year-old Legend Jenkins was killed.

The road that killed 7-year-old Legend Jenkins was working exactly as designed

When 7-year-old Legend Jenkins was struck and killed crossing West Hudson Boulevard, prosecutors charged his parents with manslaughter. But pedestrian advocates argue the real culprit is a roadway designed to make tragedies inevitable — a problem repeated in communities across the country. more

By Charles Marohn, Strong Towns | 8/18/25

AAA: Florida gas prices remain within a familiar range

Sunday's state average of $3.08 per gallon is 3 cents more than this time last week, 6 cents less than a month ago, and 25 cents less than this time last year. The U.S. price for crude oil remains relatively stable. Friday's closing price of $62.80 per barrel was down $1.08/b (2%) from the week before. more

From AAA | 8/18/25

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 a new fire station in Apopka. more

From Staff Reports | 8/17/25

Developing Story: Five taken into ICE custody after Apopka traffic stop

A Florida Highway Patrol traffic stop near Apopka High School ended with five individuals taken into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. The incident prompted a temporary secure hold at the school before normal operations resumed. more

From the Florida Highway Patrol, Staff Reports, and ChatGPT | 8/17/25 | 2 comments

Florida community health centers face ‘perfect storm’ of funding threats

Florida’s Community Health Centers, which serve 1.8 million patients regardless of ability to pay, are facing layoffs and clinic closures amid simultaneous funding pressures. Leaders warn that without urgent solutions, vulnerable families could lose access to essential care ranging from cancer screenings to behavioral health services. more

By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection | 8/17/25

Florida report highlights principals as key to student success

A new Florida TaxWatch report emphasizes that strong principals can add the equivalent of three extra months of learning for students each year. But with teacher shortages, low pay, and difficult working conditions, principals face steep challenges in building and sustaining high-performing schools. more

By David Beasley, The Center Square | 8/17/25

6 tips for staying safe in extreme heat if you’re a runner, cyclist or anyone else active outdoors

With heat waves gripping much of the U.S., experts warn that runners, outdoor workers, and children face serious risks from extreme heat and humidity. Understanding how the body adapts and following safety tips like hydration, timing activity, and listening to warning signs can help prevent heat-related illnesses. more

By Susan Yeargin, University of South Carolina | 8/17/25

Photo from the Main Street Apopka Facebook page.

Downtown Apopka’s new mural set for grand reveal on August 22nd

Main Street Apopka will unveil its newest public art installation, The Downtown Mural, on August 22 at 1 p.m. at 2 E. Main Street. Created by Apopka native Ridge Bonnick, the colorful piece is part of a larger effort to spark economic growth, celebrate the city’s character, and invite residents and visitors to explore downtown. more

From Main Street Apopka, Staff Reports and ChatGPT | 8/14/25 | 1 comment

Hurricane Helene swirls toward Florida. In its aftermath, the Legislature passed a law tying the hands of local government when it comes to development and slipped it into a measure that looked like help for hurricane victims.

Florida cities and Orange County line up to defy new pro-developer state law

Across Florida, local governments are defying a new state law that limits their authority over land use and development, pushing back against powerful developers and the DeSantis administration. From Orange County to Deltona and Manatee County, these scrappy underdogs are challenging SB 180 in court, determined to protect wetlands, curb sprawl, and defend local democracy. more

By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix | 8/14/25 | 2 comments

Cypress forests help absorb storm surge and reduce flooding during hurricanes.

Endangered species find refuge in Florida's climate-fighting forest

Aurora Sustainable Lands is preserving 40,000 acres of bottomland hardwood forest in Florida’s Apalachicola River Basin through carbon credits, protecting wetlands, wildlife, and communities from flooding and hurricane impacts. more

By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection | 8/14/25

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