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One of the redistricting maps under consideration in Orange County.

Understanding Redistricting: The principles that guide fair representation

Redistricting is more than just redrawing maps — it follows traditional principles designed to protect voters and promote equity. Here’s what that means for Orange County residents. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 5/11/25

Developing Story: Apopka City Council reverses course on public comments

Resolution 2025-19 reversed the divisive changes by Mayor Bryan Nelson in August 2024 that moved public comments to the end of meetings and removed them from the livestream feed entirely. more

By Roger Jimenez, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice | 5/8/25

Florida is full of expensive restoration projects, but conservation would be cheaper

Florida started working on fixing Lake Apopka in the 80s. By 2024, the water had become clear enough that 95% of the lake’s aquatic vegetation returned. The cost over four decades? $200 million. more

By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix | 5/8/25

What's an Ozobot?

The “Kids at the Well” summer camp runs from June 2nd to July 26th at the Well Activity Center in Apopka. more

By Carlos Medley, Patmos Chapel Church | 5/8/25

Quest invites the community to volunteer at an Apopka barbecue

Families will gather from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for exciting activities and delicious food at the nonprofit’s Training Center on 210 West 4th Street in Apopka. more

From Quest, Inc. | 5/8/25

Farm Share leads Florida’s push in the nation’s largest food drive, urges public to “Stamp Out Hunger”

The annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is a nationwide effort to help fight food insecurity by connecting the nation’s network of mail carriers with local food banks. more

From Farm Share | 5/8/25

Developing Story: City Council votes 4-1 to approve new public comment resolution

Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, Commissioners Nadia Anderson, Alexander Smith, and Diane Velazquez voted in favor of the resolution. Commissioner Nick Nesta voted against, preferring Resolution 2016-16, which allowed four minutes per speaker and no limitation on the amount of time/speakers. more

From Staff Reports | 5/7/25

Financial Empowerment Centers helping residents gain control of their money and budgets

The program offers free, one-on-one financial counseling to county residents and employees. The initiative is a partnership between Orange County Government and the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 5/7/25

Florida hemp industry wins another reprieve from regulations this year

With Congress largely silent on the issue, it has been up to the states to regulate hemp-derived THC products since the U.S. Farm Bill legalized hemp in 2018. more

By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix | 5/7/25 | 1 comment

Measles is one of the most infectious diseases on the planet.

Measles could again become widespread as cases surge worldwide

In the U.S., as of May 2, 2025, health authorities have confirmed 935 cases of measles affecting 30 states. This is a huge surge compared with the 285 cases reported in 2024. A large measles outbreak is happening in Canada, too, with over 1,000 cases. more

By Rebecca Schein, Michigan State University | 5/7/25

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 May 3rd. more

From the Apopka Police Department | 5/7/25

Brotherhood in the Flames: A glimpse into life with Apopka's tower truck firefighters

A tower truck isn't your average fire engine. It's a highly specialized vehicle equipped with an aerial platform and tools for high-angle rescues, ventilation, and major structure fires. more

By Emma Longwell, Interning Correspondent with The Apopka Voice | 5/6/25

Orange County announces payments for medical debt relief

It is important to know that the program does not accept applications. Instead, eligible debt is identified through partnerships with hospitals, healthcare providers, and collectors, then purchased directly by Undue Medical Debt. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 5/6/25

With hunger relief funding halted, millions of meals are off the table

At the end of March, the USDA canceled all supplemental funding from the Commodity Credit Corporation, including supplemental Emergency Food Assistance Program support. more

By Derrick Chubbs, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida | 5/6/25 | 1 comment

AAA shares insurance advice to help residents prepare for hurricanes

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season was the third costliest, with $129.7 billion in damages and multiple Category 5 hurricanes. This staggering level of destruction underscores how preparedness is the key to minimizing future risks. more

From AAA | 5/6/25

Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: April 27th-May 3rd

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 | 5/6/25

Quinn-Henry sworn in as Apopka Deputy Chief of Police

Lovetta Quinn-Henry, the former deputy chief at the Orlando Police Department, is also expected to become the Apopka Police Chief when Michael McKinley retires in October. more

From Staff Reports | 5/5/25

Interdependence, engagement, and the trail to revitalization: Why your involvement matters in District 2

Community and economic success start with personal engagement—at work, in neighborhoods, and on our trails. Join us May 31st for the West Orange Trail Bridge Grand Reopening and help make District 2 a place where people want to live, work, and thrive. more

By Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore | 5/5/25

Wekiva High takes fourth place in national culinary event

The culinary and restaurant management stars of tomorrow took center stage this weekend, with the event hosted by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. more

From Staff Reports | 5/5/25

Radar shows a NOAA Hurricane Hunter flying through Tropical Storm Idalia during a mission in 2023.

Hurricane forecasts are more accurate than ever – NOAA funding cuts could change that, with a busy storm season coming

Thanks to federally funded research, forecasts of tropical cyclone tracks today are up to 75% more accurate than in 1990. But is that funding about to end? more

By Chris Vagasky, University of Wisconsin-Madison | 5/5/25

AAA: Florida gas prices averaged $3.10 per gallon during the weekend

Price swings have become all too familiar. Since September 2024, Florida's average price has bounced between $2.96/g and $3.30/g, with drivers paying an average price of $3.11/g. more

From AAA | 5/5/25

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 the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive's 10th Anniversary. more

From Staff Reports | 5/4/25

Public Comments returning to the first part of City Council meetings?

According to the agenda packet, the Apopka City Council is set to reconsider its initial stance on public comments through a new resolution to formalize public participation procedures during council meetings. more

From Staff Reports | 5/4/25

Transportation Mobility Advisory Commission issues report

TransMac was created in November 2024, when 62.7% of Orange County voters chose to amend the Orange County Charter. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 5/4/25

There’s a lot to keep toddlers busy at Dill’s family child care.

Head Start is turning 60: The federal child care program may not make it to 61

First, a federal funding freeze hit providers, and then the Department of Government Efficiency fired a chunk of Head Start's federal support staff. On March 27, the Department of Health and Human Services announced it was cutting an additional 10,000 jobs. more

By Anya Kamenetz for The Hechinger Report | 5/4/25

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