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

Citizens Insurance issued living-expenses checks for 40% of claimants at response centers

More than 3,500 Floridians insured through Citizens Property Insurance sought assistance at one of the catastrophe centers Citizens opened following hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. more

By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix | 11/21/24

Raise a glass of H2O to Orange County Utilities for winning the title of Best Tasting Drinking Water in Central Florida!

Nine utilities competed in the Region III Drinking Water Contest hosted by the Florida Section American Water Works Association (FSAWWA), a statewide association of drinking water professionals. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 11/21/24 | 1 comment

Operation Christmas Child drop-off locations in Apopka are now open

Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts to children worldwide for more than three decades. In 2024, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoeboxes to reach another 12 million children. more

From Samaritan's Purse | 11/21/24

Velazquez named to the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Board of Directors

Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez will replace former Apopka Vice Mayor Bill Arrowsmith on the LANGD Board of Directors. Arrowsmith served as Board President for the past three years and has been a member since 2018. more

From Staff Reports | 11/20/24

Wekiva Wild launches new scenic boat tour on Wekiva River

The guided boat tours will take up to six people on a one-hour adventure on the Wekiva River, allowing them a comfortable and immersive way to explore one of the state’s most scenic and pristine waterways. more

From Wekiva Wild | 11/20/24

Hurricane Milton brings heavy October rainfall to the District

There was extensive rainfall in October as Hurricane Milton moved through, pushing water levels even higher, leading to flooding along the St. Johns River and many of its tributaries. more

From the St. Johns River Water Management District | 11/20/24

AAA: 4.5 million Floridians expected to travel for Thanksgiving

National travel numbers are also expected to set new records, with an estimated 79.9 million travelers. The 2% growth is 1.7 million more people than the previous year's record set and 2 million more than in 2019. more

From AAA | 11/20/24

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 November 16th. more

From the Apopka Police Department | 11/20/24

Get ready to party like it's 1999! Florida's Prince Tribute Sensation “Sir Jac” will blow Apopka Amphitheater away with an authentic look and sound from a real Prince concert!

Let's Go Crazy: Saturday Sounds features Prince tribute band

Get ready to party like it's 1999! Florida's Prince Tribute Sensation “Sir Jac” will blow Apopka Amphitheater away with the authentic look and sound of a real Prince concert! more

From Staff Reports | 11/19/24

Celebrate the holidays with comfort and savings: Choose natural gas

Whether you’re roasting a picture-perfect Thanksgiving turkey, baking a tasteful Christmas Eve ham, or whipping up your favorite dessert, there’s nothing better than bringing your loved ones together over a delicious meal, and there’s no better way to cook than with natural gas. more

From the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District | 11/19/24

Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: November 10th-16th

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 | 11/19/24

Breaking News Overnight: 18-year-old Apopka man dies after a single-vehicle collision on Rock Springs Road

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision in Apopka last night that resulted in the death of the driver. more

From Staff Reports and the Florida Highway Patrol | 11/19/24

Apopka announces fire hydrant maintenance and road resurfacing schedules

Regular maintenance and inspections help prevent malfunctions during critical moments when every second counts, such as in the event of a fire. See maps for where and when maintenance work will be happening. more

From the City of Apopka | 11/18/24

OCPS offers 41 magnet programs to expand educational choices

All parents and students are invited to learn more about the 41 magnet programs offered in 29 sites across elementary, middle, and high schools. more

From Orange County Public Schools | 11/18/24

New Year Resolutions: Learn how to take control of your finances and buy a new home

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

From UF/IFAS | 11/18/24

Hurricane Beryl tore up homes in Freeport, Texas, in July 2024.

Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage

Since 2022, seven of the top 12 insurance carriers have either cut existing homeowners policies or stopped selling new ones in the wildfire-prone California homeowner market, and an equal number have pulled back from the Florida market due to the increasing cost of hurricanes. more

By Andrew J. Hoffman, University of Michigan | 11/18/24

AAA: Florida gas prices increase by two cents from last week

Despite last week's fluctuations, Sunday's state average was only 2 cents more than drivers paid a week ago. It's also 3 cents more than what drivers paid this time last month, and 5 cents more than this time last year. more

From AAA | 11/18/24

In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review

In case you missed it, The Apopka News Week in Review includes six articles that shaped the City—all in one place... including details on Apopka's emerging homelessness issue. more

From Staff Reports | 11/17/24

AdventHealth Apopka earns ‘A’ safety grade from independent national nonprofit watchdog

The Leapfrog Group is an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 performance measures. more

11/17/24

City of Apopka wants your feedback on its Comprehensive Plan

A key point made by Policy 1.10.1 of the drafted Comprehensive Plan calls for collaboration with the Orange County School District to ensure public schools, parks, libraries, and community centers are integrated into new developments. more

By Kiara Velez, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice | 11/14/24

New all-inclusive playground coming to the Northwest Recreation Complex

The project will include installation of new play structures, swings, slides, We-Go-Rounds, ZipKrooz, a children’s play area, accessible pathways, a sensory garden, and additional enhancements. more

From the City of Apopka | 11/14/24

Exploring America: Apopka's Simon and Susan Veness take to the road for a year-long adventure

After years of dreaming about adventure on the open road, Simon and Susan Veness traded in their cozy existence for a home on wheels, embarking on a year-long journey across America. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 11/14/24

Following Hurricane Milton, Florida growers show resilience in ensuring fresh Florida strawberries are available this season

Following the storms, some areas required more effort to get the fields back in working order to complete planting. Growers had to wait until the water receded before they could begin their recovery efforts. more

From UF/IFAS | 11/13/24

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 November 9th. more

From the Apopka Police Department | 11/13/24

Apopka City Council tables Open Container Permit for Market on Fifth Street

The proposal would allow open alcohol containers to be taken from one establishment to another during the Market on Fifth Street event. more

By Emma Longwell, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice | 11/12/24 | 2 comments

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