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Infants can get vaccinated against whooping cough starting at 6 weeks of age.

Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection

The U.S. has recorded 8,485 cases of whooping cough in 2025. That’s compared with 4,266 cases during the same period in 2024. more

By Annette Regan, University of California, Los Angeles | 5/4/25

Central Florida agencies meet in Apopka to enhance hurricane preparedness and flood management

The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1st and concludes on November 30th. The season's peak is typically mid-August through late October, with September 10th being the historical peak date for storm activity. more

From the St. John's River Water Management District | 5/1/25

AAA offers safety tips for National Bike Month

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2023, 1,166 bicyclists were killed in traffic crashes, and an estimated 49,489 bicyclists were injured. more

From AAA | 5/1/25

An early phosphate mine in the Bone Valley region of Central Florida.

Florida legislators want to protect the phosphate giant from suits over radioactive land

Senate Bill 832 would provide new legal protections to companies that mine phosphate in Florida and leave behind radioactive spoils. more

By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix | 5/1/25

Orange County Medical Clinic's COACH program surpasses 50% of 2024 screenings

Once an individual is screened, and if they don’t have a primary care provider, they can meet with an OCMC eligibility counselor to see if they qualify for medical services at the Orange County Medical Clinic. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 5/1/25

The Lake Apopka Wildlife drive turns 10 this weekend.

Happy Birthday, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

This weekend marks a significant milestone for one of Florida’s most remarkable environmental success stories: the 10th anniversary of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. more

From Staff Reports and Chat GPT | 4/30/25

Paper cutout family with house under a Medicaid umbrella

Medicaid cuts could rock state’s budget, provider pay, and the care being delivered

Deep reductions in spending on Medicaid and food programs for low-income families would have a crushing effect on Florida. more

By Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix | 4/30/25 | 1 comment

Silencing Distraction: Can this smartphone feature save lives?

Most devices offer a "Do Not Disturb" feature to minimize distractions by silencing calls, messages, and notifications. Research from AAA indicates that when activated, this tool can effectively reduce smartphone interactions while driving. more

From AAA | 4/30/25

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 April 26th. more

From the Apopka Police Department | 4/30/25

Developing Story: DOH-Orange issues Blue-Green Algae Alert at Little Wekiva River (Riverside Acres Park)

Blue-green algae are a type of bacteria common in Florida’s freshwater environments. A bloom occurs when rapid growth of algae leads to an accumulation of individual cells that discolor water and often produce floating mats that emit unpleasant odors. more

From the Florida Department of Health/Orange County | 4/29/25

Apopka High School Girls' Soccer Team #1 in statewide GPA

The girls earned an overall 3.8 GPA as a team. Midfielder Emma Camacho's solid play did not deter her from her studies. She not only led her team but is also Apopka High School’s Valedictorian. She will attend Cornell University this fall. Her weighted GPA was 5.688. more

By Rod Olsen and Staff Reports | 4/29/25

Florida panthers are a federally endangered species.

Florida panthers and black bears need a literal path for survival – here’s how the Florida Wildlife Corridor provides it in one of the fastest-growing US states

Florida panthers were once distributed throughout most of the southeast U.S., but now their number is tiny – maybe 200 or so – and their known breeding range has greatly shrunk, now concentrated in southwest Florida. Imagine a Florida panther slinking its way 400 miles (645 kilometers) from the Big Cypress Swamp, in the southwest part of the state, to Okefenokee Swamp, on … more

By Thomas Hoctor and Reed Frederick Noss, University of Florida | 4/29/25

Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: April 20th-26th

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 | 4/29/25

Florida PTA fights charter school expansion, cuts to mental health funding

The legislative battle comes in what is supposed to be the session's final week, with high stakes for public school funding and governance. more

By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection | 4/28/25

Florida Blue Foundation accepting Food Security Grant applications

Over the past five years, Florida Blue Foundation has awarded more than 140 grants totaling more than $50 million to nonprofit organizations addressing its primary focus areas of improving health, food security, and mental well-being. more

From the Florida Blue Foundation | 4/28/25

Fighting Elder Fraud: Senior Resource Alliance donating cybersecurity app downloads

SCAM ALERT: The FBI says that in 2023, people lost more than $3.4 billion to elder fraud, costing the average victim nearly $34,000! more

From the Senior Resource Alliance | 4/28/25

AAA: Florida gas prices are 5 cents more than last week

Sunday's state average was $3.05 per gallon, 5 cents more than a week ago. However, pump prices are averaging 10 cents less than a month ago and 51 cents less than this time last year. more

From AAA | 4/28/25

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 Apopka's water restrictions. more

From Staff Reports | 4/27/25

Wekiva High wins Banana Split Showdown

The Geode Sundae: Bruleed bananas with scoops of black sesame, ube, and coffee chocolate ice cream, with bada bing cherry coulis and red miso caramel. Finished with almond white chocolate drizzle, candied coconut, and a cloud of spiced cream was a winner for the Wekiva High Culinary Team. more

From Staff Reports | 4/27/25

Lawmakers convene in a joint session in the Florida House of Representatives chamber to hear Gov. Ron DeSantis deliver the State of the State address on March 4, 2025.

House marries insurance litigation changes to phosphate mining bill

The original Senate proposal would establish a defense for companies from lawsuits related to pollution on sites of former phosphate mines, which had drawn wide support, with only three senators voting against it on April 15th. The House tacked on a proposal Friday that would award attorney’s fees to the winning party in insurance litigation to a Senate bill that would extend new legal … more

By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix | 4/27/25

Is your phone listening to you? We fact-checked five surveillance myths

To address these concerns, Stacker.com investigated five common fears about tech surveillance and separated fact from fiction. more

By Kathleen Caulderwood, Stacker.com | 4/27/25

Apopka enacts mandatory water restrictions as drought conditions continue

According to the St. Johns River Water Management District, restricted irrigation activities are permitted before 10 AM and after 4 PM and are limited to alternate days. more

From the City of Apopka | 4/24/25

Judge finds manatee die-off proves Florida broke endangered species law

Because of the DEP’s failure, a federal judge ruled on April 11 that the agency had violated the Endangered Species Act. more

By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix | 4/24/25

Orange County encourages residents to participate in DEA National Drug Takeback Day

An initiative of the DEA, this event provides a safe and responsible way for residents to get rid of unused or expired prescription drugs and mitigate the potential risk of medication abuse. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 4/24/25

Students, lawmakers clash over gun violence response after FSU shooting

The protest follows last week's shooting at FSU's Student Union, the state's sixth mass shooting this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive. more

By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection | 4/24/25

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