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Volunteers at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

Walmart and Sam’s Club ‘Fight Hunger and Spark Change’

From now through March 31st, local Walmart and Sam's Club shoppers can help generate funding and resources for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. more

From | 3/5/25

Orange County to make federal funding available for Hurricane Ian recovery

Hurricane Ian devastated Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, causing more than $300 million in major damage across Orange County. Orange County Recovers offers housing repair, replacement, or full reconstruction which will be funded as a grant to the homeowner. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 3/5/25

How To Turn 7 Homes Into 28: The South Street Cottages Project

By working with the city to reduce minimum lot sizes, we were able to build 28 homes on a parcel that would have otherwise only accommodated seven. Each home sold quickly, with attainable total prices. more

By Alli Thurmond Quinlan, Strong Towns | 3/5/25

Updating Breaking News: Missing and endangered Apopka man is located

Adam Robert Rapaccuiolo left the area in a 2022 silver Jeep Cherokee bearing Florida license plate ESX9S. The vehicle was last observed at approximately 11:28 A.M. traveling west on SR-436 in the area of Hunt Club Boulevard. He is considered missing and endangered. On May 16th at approximately 6:30 P.M., Phillip Walker (42-year-old black male) was last … more

From the Apopka Police Department | 3/5/25

Breaking News: APD looking for missing and endangered Apopka man

From the Apopka Police Department | 3/4/25

Blue-Green Algae Alert issued for Lake Pearl in Apopka

Blue-green algae have the potential to produce toxins. Since environmental conditions can change at any time, it is essential to exercise caution, even if the presence of toxins has not yet been confirmed. more

From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County | 3/4/25

The end of suburban sprawl

“The Economics of Development in Florida” lays out the premise that tighter-knit communities produce much more value per acre. Why? They pack more people into less space. more

By Christine Moore, Orange County Commissioner | 3/4/25

Spring Forward, Water Smarter: Watering restrictions for Central Florida starting March 9th

With warmer weather on the horizon, residents will be allowed to water twice a week instead of once, but just because you can water twice a week doesn’t mean you should. more

From the St. Johns River Water Management District | 3/4/25

The coastline in Steinhatchee remains covered in debris on Oct. 3, 2024, following Hurricane Helene.

Here’s what lawmakers could change about property insurance in the next two months

During the insurance market upheaval following Hurricanes Irma and Michael, insurers raised premiums to cover their losses while their affiliate companies made billions, according to a recent investigation by the Tampa Bay Times. more

By Jackie Llanos and Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix | 3/4/25

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 1st. more

From the Apopka Police Department | 3/4/25

Hop on over to Camp Wewa for Breakfast with the Bunny

The City of Apopka Parks and Recreation Department and Camp Wewa are excited to invite families to this year’s Breakfast with the Bunny event on April 19th. more

From the City of Apopka | 3/3/25

Bicycle lanes make Orange County roads safer and more functional

Advocates assert bike lanes are critically important to create a multimodal transportation system, a transportation network that integrates multiple modes of transportation such as walking, biking, public transit and driving in order to meet the needs of different users. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 3/3/25

Vantage Point Condominiums in St Petersburg.

Condominium hurricane hardening pilot program could become more accessible

Although no condos have received the available matching grants of up to $175,000, the state has approved qualifying inspections for 165, according to a Jan. 30 report from the Florida Department of Financial Services. more

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

The island of Molokai, where the Ball Method successfully treated leprosy sufferers.

A young Black scientist discovered a pivotal leprosy treatment in the 1920s − but an older colleague took the credit

This young scientist, Alice Ball, laid fundamental groundwork for the first effective leprosy treatment globally. But her legacy still prompts conversations about the marginalization of women and people of color in science today. The island of Molokai, where the Ball Method … more

By Mark M. Lambert, Des Moines University | 3/3/25

AAA: Florida gas prices decline three cents

Florida gas prices were $3.10 last week, $3.07 per gallon a month ago, and $3.35 per gallon this time last year. more

From AAA | 3/3/25

Main Street Apopka "Paints the City Green" for Jalen Carter's Homecoming Super Bowl Celebration

In honor of Super Bowl champion Jalen Carter, Apopka is throwing a Celebration Block Party on Saturday, March 8th, from 5 PM to 8 PM on East 5th Street (between Park Avenue and Central Avenue. more

From Main Street Apopka | 3/2/25 | 1 comment

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 nine new police officers at the APD. more

From Staff Reports | 3/2/25

Wine Quest 2025: Fabulous wine, exceptional cuisine and an opportunity to help Central Floridians with developmental disabilities experience a full life

From the humble beginnings of a single location serving eight individuals, to currently over 20 locations, serving over 500 individuals each day in Apopka, Orlando and Tampa, Quest continues to build communities where people with development disabilities experience a full life. more

From Quest, Inc. | 3/2/25

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

Florida Legislature returns Tuesday

Here are some of the bills already been filed in advance of the session scheduled to end on May 2. more

By Steve Wilson, The Center Square | 3/2/25

U.S. fishing industries, both commercial and recreational, rely on healthy coastal areas.

Coastal economies rely on NOAA, from Maine to Florida, Texas and Alaska – even if they don’t realize it

The government estimates that NOAA’s projects and services support more than one-third of the nation’s gross domestic product. more

By Christine Keiner, Rochester Institute of Technology | 3/2/25

Orange County announces grand opening of Apopka's Greeneyes Wildlife Preserve

The Greeneyes Wildlife Preserve is one of a series of land acquisitions made by Orange County’s Green PLACE Program. more

From the Orange County Newsroom, Staff Reports, and Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore | 2/27/25

Apopka Woman’s Club announces its 2025 Scholarship Program

Scholarship applications are being accepted now and will be accepted until March 23rd at 5 p.m. After the committee completes the scoring process, the applicants will be contacted. more

From the Apopka Women's Club | 2/27/25

Answering the call

A dump truck became entangled with and pulled down a traffic signal on John Young Parkway at I-4, which is in the City of Orlando’s jurisdiction. But an Orange County Public Works team took action. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 2/27/25

State senator wants to remove working caps, mandatory breaks for minors

SB 918, filed Wednesday afternoon, rehashes Republicans’ attempts during the 2024 legislative session to remove break requirements and scheduling limits for teenagers. more

By jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix | 2/27/25

Black History Month: Apopka celebrates its legends

The “Legends of Apopka” project began in 2022 as an initiative to recognize Black residents who have shaped the city’s history. more

By Emma Longwell, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice | 2/26/25

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