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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 February 8th. more
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Affordable Housing, Pocket Park, or Homeless Resource Center? CRA decides on 8th Street property at Wednesday meeting
So what will it be? Affordable housing? A pocket park? A homeless resource center? Here's your chance to weigh-in and express your opinion on this property and on the direction the CRA takes in the future. more
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Garden Festival and Plant Sale coming to UF/IFAS next month
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media in the areas of family life, youth development, natural resources, horticulture, and agriculture. more
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Citrus industry, ‘decimated’ by greening, clings to hope, Simpson says
The citrus industry was worth about $7 billion in the 2020-2021 fiscal year, according to University of Florida researchers.  more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: February 2nd-8th
The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.  more
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AAA: Dark city roads are deadliest for pedestrians at night
After reaching a historic low in 2009, pedestrian deaths have risen by over 80% in the past 15 years, and almost the entire increase has occurred after dark on urban arterial roads. more
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Apopka's Jalen Carter a Super Bowl champion
Apopka's Jalen Carter became the third Blue Darter to win a Super Bowl as his Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. more
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A student concentrating and taking notes while working in a classroom with her classmates.
Federal assessments show reading and math performance drop in Florida
Florida eighth graders ranked in the bottom 10 states in reading and math, posting their lowest scores since 1998 and 1996, respectively.  more
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CareerSource Central Florida is hosting Hearts for Veterans Job Fair to connect Veterans with local employment opportunities
Participating companies include the City of Orlando, Addition Financial Credit Union, Price Shopper, Allied Universal, McLane, Walden Security, Rosen Hotels & Resorts, Alorica, UF Health, Lake County Transit, The Groove Hotel and Resorts, and more. more
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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 alone?
FEMA was created in 1979 to coordinate national responses to disasters, but the federal government has played important roles in disaster relief since the 1800s. Hurricane Ian caused widespread damage in Florida in 2022, estimated at over $112 billion. This scene … more
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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 Blue-Green Algae alert for Lake Apopka. more
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Could Apopka be getting a Mountain Bike/Pump Track facility?
Mountain Biking in Apopka? City Council hears early-stage proposal
While still in the early discussion phase, the proposed adaptive trail and pump track would allow riders of all abilities, including those using adaptive bikes, to enjoy cycling in an inclusive and welcoming environment.  more
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Protect Your Pet: Orange County offers free rabies vaccines and microchipping
The average cost of microchips and vaccinations for rabies is approximately $90 for pet owners. Orange County Animal Services wants to assist residents by providing free access to these services. more
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Legislature files bill to allow for ‘home grow’ of medical cannabis in Florida
Under a new legislative proposal filed in the Florida Senate on Friday, state residents who qualify as medical marijuana patients would be able to cultivate up to two cannabis plants at their residences for personal consumption. more
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Harriet Tubman.
Harriet Tubman led military raids during the Civil War as well as her better-known slave rescues
Though Harriet Tubman is most famous for her success along the Underground Railroad, her activities as a Civil War spy are less well known. more
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Rod Olsen speaks to a small group that still remains for the public comments at the end of a four-hour Apopka City Council meeting.
Border Lake, Warming Centers, DEI, and a moratorium on development featured topics during public comments
The Apopka Voice will publish the highlights of public comments as they appear on Commissioner Nick Nesta's Seat #4 Facebook page live feed after the meeting concludes and the video is turned off. more
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Goodwill extends store hours at Apopka and additional locations
Starting February 16th, Goodwill will extend store hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays at the Apopka and other locations. more
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All photos in this article are of Dr. Baptiste, aka Andre the Farmer, volunteering at an Orange County public school.
Ready to start a Spring Garden? Andre the Farmer is ready to help
In Central Florida, spring is one of our best growing seasons. With no fear of frosty nights and 100-degree days, we have the perfect conditions for growing pretty much any vegetable we wish. more
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Members of the 202nd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers Squadron, Florida Air National Guard, clear roads in Fort Myers Beach, Florida in response to Hurricane Ian, Oct. 1, 2022.
Property, car insurance premium rollbacks could bring relief in Florida
Statewide, 20% of Citizens Insurance policyholders will receive a reduction in their premiums between 4.5-6.3%. more
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Celebrate love and strengthen relationships at the SMART Couples Celebration
The event will include insightful presentations, Q&As with the speakers and giveaways, including a date night for two at a Florida resort hotel. more
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Main Street Apopka’s Showcase of Cars draws enthusiastic crowd to historic downtown
With 62 classic, vintage, and antique cars on display, car enthusiasts and community members gathered to admire a stunning lineup of automotive history.  more
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Duke Energy Florida offers free home and business energy assessments, money-saving rebate programs
Home Energy Checks can be completed in one of the following ways – all of which are free to residential customers: Online, over the phone, or in person, which involves a Duke Energy advisor coming to the home to perform the comprehensive assessment. more
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Florida Lottery transfers to state coffers were down 3% in 2024
Prizes added up to $6.3 billion and retailer commissions (6% of sales) totaled $571.6 million. Florida had $9.4 billion in ticket sales, ranking first among U.S. lotteries and seventh in per-capita sales. more
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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 February 1st. more
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Updating Developing News: Nelson pushes back on Moore's claim about presenting at the Feb. 5th City Council meeting
Border Lake is a closed-drainage basin with impacts from SR 436, Seminole County, Orange County, and the City of Apopka. Recently, it has been a particularly hot topic in Apopka. more
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