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With 277 shark attacks, this Florida beach is the most dangerous in America

Researchers at Tideschart, a leading tide forecasting platform, analyzed 528 beaches across the United States, assessing three critical risk factors—surf zone fatalities, shark attacks, and hurricanes—to identify the nation’s most dangerous beaches. more

From Tideschart.com | 4/3/25

The Social Security data breach compromised 'billions' of accounts. Here's how to protect yourself.

The breach is concerning not only because of its possible scope but also because of the information compromised, which includes Social Security numbers. more

By Dom DiFurio, Stacker.com | 4/3/25

Developing Story: Nelson issues statement on Smith's termination

Although the agenda item to review former city administrator Jacob Smith's contract was never voted on, it did allow Mayor Bryan Nelson an opportunity to read from a prepared statement that seemed to defy the laws of time. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 4/2/25 | 3 comments

Study: Florida has the most affordable colleges in America

According to the study, Florida landed four colleges (University of Florida #1, University of South Florida #2, Florida State University #4, and University of Central Florida #5) in the top five. more

From Research.com | 4/2/25

Managing Conflicts with Wildlife: Living with alligators

As one of the largest reptiles in North America, alligators are situated at the top of the food chain. In general, they do not pose a threat to people. American alligators are unique and fascinating animals. They are native to the southeastern United States and found in only 10 states. Alligators … more

By Steve A. Johnson, Harry J. Dutton, Allan R. Woodward, William M. Giuliano, and Holly K. Ober, UF/IFAS | 4/2/25

A shopper who gets SNAP benefits shops for groceries at a supermarket in Bellflower, Calif., on Feb. 13, 2023.

Lawmakers eye SNAP cuts, which would scale back benefits that help low-income people buy food at a time of high food prices

SNAP helps nearly 42 million people put food on the table, including 1 in 5 children. Americans can usually qualify for SNAP benefits if their income is under 130% of the federal poverty line. A shopper who gets SNAP benefits shops for groceries at a supermarket in Bellflower, Calif., on Feb. 13, 2023. AP Photo/Allison Dinner Tracy Roof , University of … more

By Tracy Roof, University of Richmond | 4/2/25

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 March 29th. more

From the Apopka Police Department | 4/2/25

Apopka says goodbye to honesty, candor, and bravery and hello to the 2026 mayoral election

Jacob Smith was unceremoniously relieved of his duties as city administrator by Mayor Bryan Nelson with less thought than a baseball coach taking out a pitcher in the middle of an inning. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 4/1/25 | 2 comments

The Growth Ponzi Scheme Revisited: Houston as a Case Study

To experience growth, cities are encouraged to take on enormous long-term liabilities to fund short-term expansions. This fiscally unsustainable pattern eventually leads to insolvency. Can Apopka avoid these hard lessons? In 2016, we updated the original Growth Ponzi … more

By Chuck Marohn, Strongtowns.org | 4/1/25

Florida Puerto Rican Parade highlights April events in Orange County

With the arrival of longer days and warmer weather, now is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy one of the many events, festivals and parades taking place in Orange County more

By Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings | 4/1/25

DOH-Orange hosts Veterans Wellness Fair

Veterans Wellness Fair: Attendees will receive free stress relief tips and participate in mental health education sessions. Counseling services will be available for those needing support, and various educational resources will be provided to veterans, their spouses, and partners. more

From Orange County Health | 4/1/25

Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: March 23rd-29th

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 | 4/1/25

Florida bills would increase state's top speed limit to 75 mph

If signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Sunshine State would still have lower limits than some western states. In 2015, Montana, Nevada, South Dakota, and Wyoming increased their speed limits to 80 mph, while Utah lawmakers passed a more limited 80 mph speed limit bill in 2013. more

By Steve Wilson, The Center Square | 3/31/25

Affected by Hurricane Ian? There’s a homeowner program for those who qualify

The program, federally funded by the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program, is designed to ensure that the unmet housing repair needs of low- to moderate-income homeowners and vulnerable populations are addressed to the greatest extent possible. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 3/31/25

The Ellaville Tract of the Twin Rivers State Forest holds hundreds of gopher tortoise burrows like this one, along with white tail deer and other wildlife.

Peanut farmer wants Florida water agency to swap forest land

The Suwannee River Water Management District owns some land called the Ellaville Tract, part of Twin Rivers State Forest. Now, there’s a proposed deal to hand over that land to a Georgia peanut farming company. Nearly 700 acres of prime sandhill habitat would be given away. more

By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix | 3/31/25

AAA: Florida gas prices bounce back; up 14 cents from last week

Sunday's state average price for gasoline was $3.11 per gallon. That's 14 cents more than a week ago, the same as a month ago, and 49 cents per gallon less than this time last year. more

From AAA | 3/31/25

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 city administrator Jacob Smith's termination. more

From Staff Reports | 3/30/25

Apopka Toastmasters reach a milestone in shaping lives

Apopka Foliage Toastmasters provides a supportive environment where members can overcome their fear of public speaking and sharpen their presentation skills. more

From the Apopka Toastmasters | 3/30/25

Florida Blue Foundation opens its 2025 Mental Well-Being grant applications

The Foundation is seeking proposals from Florida-based nonprofits that are designed to support innovative and effective solutions, and that address community mental health challenges; or increase the pipeline of mental health professionals. more

From Florida Blue | 3/30/25

Hurricane Ian caused widespread damage in Florida in 2022, estimated at over $112 billion. This scene was once a shopping center.

If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response independently?

With Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem saying the federal government plans to eliminate FEMA, President Donald Trump suggesting states can take over disaster recovery, and climate change causing more frequent and severe disasters, it’s worth asking how prepared states are to face these growing challenges without help. more

By Ming Xie, University of Maryland, Baltimore County | 3/30/25

Legislative crackdown on Florida’s hemp industry heads to Senate floor

This years’s bill (SB 438) is similar to last year’s — with more restrictions. It would forbid any amount of synthetic cannabinoids, including Delta-8. more

By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix | 3/27/25 | 1 comment

Opioid overdose deaths decreased in Orange County for 2024

Accidental drug overdoses for Orange County have decreased by 30% from 2023 to 2024 while opioid related drug overdoses have decreased by 37.1% within the same time period. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 3/27/25

Genesis Robinson, executive director of Equal Ground, takes the podium at the voting rights day of action in Tallahassee on March, 26, 2025.

Voting rights day of action takes renewed meaning honoring Sen. Thompson

The bill also honors Florida civil rights trailblazers Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore, who established the Brevard County branch of the NAACP and worked to register hundreds of thousands of Black people to vote. The couple died when a bomb exploded in their house on Christmas night, 1951. more

By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix | 3/27/25

Developing Story: Commissioners respond to Nelson firing city administrator

According to the Apopka City Charter, a mayor can terminate a city administrator without notice, but is that the best way to run an administration? more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 3/26/25 | 1 comment

The Florida Historic Capitol Museum is located in front of the new Capitol building in Tallahassee.

Lawmakers could make property insurers reveal influence of litigation, fees on premiums

The bill, SB 888, would require insurers to file the transparency report with the Office of Insurance Regulation when they request a rate change after October 1st. more

By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix | 3/26/25

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