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AAA: Florida's average gas price is below $3 per gallon

Sunday's state average was $2.95 per gallon. That's down 14 cents from a week ago and the lowest since May 12th, which was $2.92 per gallon. more

From AAA | 6/16/25

APD investigates early morning death in Apopka; traffic homicide unit responds

Preliminary information suggests that the circumstances of Mr. Hodge’s death may be traffic-related. As a result, the Apopka Police Department’s Traffic Homicide Investigation Unit was called to the scene and is actively collecting evidence. more

From the Apopka Police Department and Staff Reports | 6/16/25

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 Vision Apopka. more

From Staff Reports | 6/15/25

Developing Story: Man found with fatal injuries in South Apopka; OCSO investigating as homicide

Deputies from the Orange County Sheriff's Office responded around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday to the area near the intersection of E. Ella J. Gilmore Street and Clarcona Road in South Apopka, where they found the injured man, believed to be between 18 and 20 years old. more

From Staff Reports | 6/15/25

The vital role of investigative journalism in Apopka

Over the past decade, our newsroom has taken on a handful of deeply rooted issues that demanded more than daily news coverage. Here are some examples, and why we do it. more

By Katherine Whalen, Interning Publicist from Florida Southern College, and staff reports | 6/15/25

Apopka Voice hosting Virtual Town Hall with State Senate candidate Alan Grayson

The Apopka Voice will host a live virtual town hall with former Congressman Alan Grayson on Tuesday at 7 p.m. as part of his campaign for Florida State Senate District 15. more

From Staff Reports | 6/15/25

Medicaid cuts could strain Florida's safety net, advocates warn

In Florida, where 760,000 Medicaid enrollees rely on community health centers, advocates say the cuts would destabilize preventive care and overwhelm hospitals. more

By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection | 6/15/25

Apopka celebrates 4th of July with music, family fun, and fireworks

The City of Apopka invites residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day on Friday, July 4th, with a free, family-friendly event at the Apopka Amphitheater from 6 PM to 9 PM. The evening will be packed with live music, food, kid-friendly activities, and a dazzling fireworks finale. more

From Staff Reports and the City of Apopka | 6/12/25

Experience culture like never before with Open Scene, where all voices are celebrated

Open Scene is one of 40 local organizations awarded Cultural Tourism Grants from Orange County. Funding will help support their flagship Latin American Festival of Performing Arts, an annual celebration of Spanish-language theater, music, dance, and visual arts. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 6/12/25

District leads proactive efforts to secure Central Florida’s water future

A cornerstone of this effort is the District’s ongoing work to establish and update Minimum Flows and Levels, which are science-based thresholds designed to prevent significant harm to rivers, lakes, and springs from water withdrawals. more

From the St. Johns River Water Management District | 6/12/25

Goodwill holds summer food drive to support survivors of domestic abuse

Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at any of the 13 Goodwill stores in Orange and Seminole counties, including one in Apopka. All donations will go to Annabel’s Closet, an organization that provides furniture, bedding, and other household essentials to people leaving abusive situations. more

From Goodwill Industries of Central Florida | 6/12/25

Report: An undercount of Florida residents during the 2020 Census could result in less federal highway funding for the state

According to the report, Florida was one of six states with a statistically significant census undercount, which added up to 750,000 residents, or 3.48% of its total population. That data came from the Florida Data Science for Social Good at the University of North Florida. more

By Steve Wilson, Center Square | 6/12/25

“The primary concern is on our major arteries and infrastructure, we have the ability to run fiber for all the future growth that’s coming," Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley said. "What is our fiber capability for Wyld Oaks? Nothing. What is our plan for fiber connectivity in Wyld Oaks? Nothing. We are going to have a need for the intersection lights up there, improvements to signaling, and whatever else we’ll need.”

McKinley raises safety concerns over the lack of fiber internet infrastructure in Apopka

Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley is calling for a proactive strategy to install conduit for future fiber-optic infrastructure during new development projects. Citing public safety needs and skyrocketing retrofit costs, he says laying the groundwork now could save the city millions. more

By Roger Jimenez, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice | 6/11/25 | 2 comments

From zero to 5,000 gallons: Brewing success with UF/IFAS hops

Since their experiments started, scientists at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center have been supplying their hops to Tampa Bay-area brewers and others around Florida. more

From UF/IFAS | 6/11/25

The Stone Education building on the Florida State University campus is the home of its College of Education.

Public education funding agreed to; policy still outstanding

Florida’s growing school choice program, in which state dollars can be used for private school tuition or homeschooling, has decreased public schools’ share of enrollment. more

By Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix | 6/11/25

Rain returns to the District in May, water conservation remains a priority

Rainfall across the District in May marked a notable shift, with precipitation levels rising above average for the first time since January. Most rain occurred at the beginning and end of the month, … more

From the St. Johns River Water Management District | 6/11/25

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 June 7th. more

From the Apopka Police Department | 6/11/25

City launches “Vision Apopka” strategic planning initiative, invites public input

As part of its ongoing effort to update the city’s five-year strategic plan, the City launched Vision Apopka, a community-centered initiative designed to gather public input on priorities, goals, and values that will guide decision-making over the next half-decade. more

From the City of Apopka and Staff Reports | 6/10/25 | 1 comment

Summer rains bring stricter fertilizer rules

Many fertilizers contain nitrogen and phosphorus, also known as nutrients. Pollution from nutrients harms our natural waterbodies – springs, lakes, and rivers – by causing algae blooms and poor water quality. more

From the Orange County Newsroom and Staff Reports | 6/10/25

Duke Energy expands home improvement rebate program to help Florida customers save energy and money this summer

Through the program, eligible customers can complete a free Home Energy Check online, by phone, or in person, where they will receive a report detailing their home’s past and current energy usage, as well as expert recommendations for improvements that will increase their home’s efficiency. more

From Duke Energy | 6/10/25

Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: June 1st-7th

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 | 6/10/25

A contractor for the Eden Crest development accidentally drilled through an Apopka sewer force main pipe at the intersection of Binion Road and Emerald Grove Street north of Boy Scout Road.

Traffic Alert: South Binion Road closed

Traffic traveling north on Binion Road will detour onto Boy Scout Road, and traffic traveling south on Binion Road will detour onto Lust Road. The road is anticipated to be reopened later today. more

From the City of Apopka and Staff Reports | 6/10/25

Apopka's Patmos Chapel Church hosts Florida Senate District 15 candidate forum as special election nears

The winner of the special primary election will go on to face Republican Willie Montague in the general election on September 2nd. more

From Patmos Chapel Church | 6/9/25 | 1 comment

Originally developed as a tool to help Black children attend better schools, school voucher programs now serve a different purpose.

The evolution of school choice policies

Orange County Public Schools, the eighth-largest district in the nation, has felt the ripple effects of expanded school choice programs. more

By Kendall Deas, University of South Carolina | 6/9/25 | 1 comment

Child well-being stagnates in Florida amid education and housing challenges

The report highlights alarming trends, finding that 67% of fourth graders are not proficient in reading and 38% of families spend over 30% of their income on housing. more

By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection | 6/9/25

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