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Scrub mints are critical for pollinators, including the rare blue calamintha bee (Osmia calaminthae).
Plants that evolved in Florida over millennia now face extinction and lack protection
The potential extinction of one of Florida’s ancient plant species is more than just the loss of an individual species; it’s the loss of millions of years of evolution. more
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AAA: Florida gas prices in 2024 averaged 12 cents less than 2023
On average, Florida drivers paid slightly less at the pump in 2024 than they did the year before. In 2024, Florida gas prices averaged $3.29 per gallon. In 2023, gas prices averaged $3.41. more
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Developing Story: Apopka church is opening its doors as a cold-weather shelter
First Presbyterian Church of Apopka/One Family Church is opening its doors on nights this week for residents who are unsheltered or without heat from 7pm-7am on days with sustained temperatures below 40 degrees on a trial basis. 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 new garbage and recycling collection routes. more
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City Council: "Put a hold on new development until we have the infrastructure"
OCPS calculates that these 1,150 single-family homes will add an additional 472 students to our Apopka schools. This does not consider the unspecified number of Paulucci Acres multi-unit family units that will generate even more students. more
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A gopher tortoise emerges from its burrow. In the Depression they saved starving Floridians but now they’re the ones that need saving.
New Florida organization touts help for gopher tortoises while it helps itself
Pittman: "The Tortoise Conservancy is all over social media right now, their sponsored posts popping up on Facebook, Instagram, you name it. They claim to be all about saving Florida’s poor imperiled gopher tortoise — with your help, of course." more
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Customer First: Orange County rolls out live training and extra support for permitting services
Orange County Government issues roughly 81,000 vertical building permits a year, making it the busiest and largest permitting agency in Central Florida. more
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Report: 18 of 20 surveyed adult day care centers weren't compliant
The state said that at least 12 of the centers scrutinized were impacted by the devastation of Category 4 Hurricane Ian in September 2022. more
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Blake Guyre performs at the Apopka Amphitheater this month.
Saturday Sounds returns in January
See Apopka's very own Blake Guyre perform the music of Elton John and Billy Joel live at the Apopka Amphitheater on January 25th from 5 PM to 7 PM! more
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Apopka garbage and recycling pickup schedules are changing next week
Starting next week, some parts of Apopka will have their garbage collected on Tuesdays and Fridays, while recycling collection will be on Wednesdays. more
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Neighborhood Goodness: Taking a break to appreciate
If you want to participate, your community’s leadership can request a brief presentation and get the ball rolling. Two options are available: Yard of the Month and Yard of the Quarter. more
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A host of space missions are planned to launch in 2025.
From new commercial Moon landers to asteroid investigations, expect a slate of exciting space missions in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up for even more ambitious goals. Here’s a look at the most exciting missions planned for the coming year, which will expand humanity’s horizons even further, from the Moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond. more
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A LiDAR sensor from technology company Ouster, shown in an intersection in Colorado, uses a laser to create anonymous 3-D models of the people and vehicles at street level.
As ‘smart cities’ tools grow nationwide, so do privacy and ethical concerns
The “Internet of Things” technologies are networks of physical objects connected to the Internet and can exchange data with other devices or software. more
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This year, Florida community health centers took on more than medicine
The back-to-back blows of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton left the region reeling, testing the resilience and adaptability of healthcare providers. more
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The Florida Capitol building on Aug. 12, 2024.
These nine new Florida laws are going into effect in 2025
Although the law goes into effect on Jan. 1, Attorney General Ashley Moody agreed to delay enforcement relating to social media until a federal judge decides whether to block it pending resolution of the legal dispute between major tech companies and the state. more
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Examples of citrus greening.
Florida citrus is expected to produce the smallest crop in over a century
After two back-to-back hurricanes – Helene and Milton – in late September and early October, the USDA released its December forecast for the 2024-2025 citrus harvest. It's poised to be the smallest in over a century. more
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In the battle for street safety, crossing guards are on the front lines.
Keeping kids safe... one cone at a time
Despite being sheathed in reflective gear and stationed in what should be the safest part of the street, Streetsblog reported that as many as 73 crossing guards were struck between 2012 and 2022 in New York City. 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 December 28th. more
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What's open on New Year's Day in Orange County?
Happy New Year, Apopka! As we turn the page from 2024 and celebrate the arrival of 2025, here's a list of businesses and places open on New Year's Day. more
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Apopka celebrates Orange County's 200th birthday
The Apopka Historical Society was honored to participate in the 200th year of the Orange County Celebration and Two Centuries of Progress alongside Mayor of Orange County Jerry L. Demings and his administration. more
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Approaching your regular day with a new mindset can send you in an interesting direction.
Transform the daily grind to make life more interesting
While you may not be able to escape the grind, you can transform it. The latest psychological research on the good life points the way. Shifting your mindset can make your day-to-day more interesting and create psychological richness within your life. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: December 22nd-28th
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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Happy Birthday Orange County!
1875-1923 demonstrated the early pioneer’s determination to organize town governments. Orlando was incorporated in 1875, Apopka in 1882, Windermere and Maitland in 1885, Oakland in 1891, Winter Garden in 1908, and Ocoee in 1923. more
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Unhoused Lewiston. Maine, residents huddle for the evening at the city’s new warming center.
Camping ban enforcement in Maine highlights patchwork of solutions to homelessness
Advocates both believe homeless shelters can be a short-term solution to enforcing the camping ban since most agree that being outside, especially in Maine winters, is the worst-case scenario. more
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A mosaic of St. Silvester baptizing Emperor Constantine from the Basilica Santi Quattro Coronati in Rome.
New Year’s Eve celebrates St. Silvester – the 4th-century pope whose legend shaped ideas of church and state
Little is known for sure about Silvester’s life, but he lived during a transformational period in the history of Christianity. more
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