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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 final budget hearing. more
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Bankson focused on the core issues in his re-election campaign
Doug Bankson is the incumbent first-term representative of District 39 who spent six years on the Apopka City Council and won his seat in the Florida Legislature in 2022. more
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Orange County Corrections Officer Timothy Williams was honored by Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and the Board of Commissioners.
Orange County corrections officer honored as Florida Missing Children’s Day Citizen of the Year
The award recognizes exceptional, extraordinary, outstanding, or heroic efforts that result in the prevention of a child abduction or the recovery of a child from a situation of imminent danger. more
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Breaking News Overnight: Driver dies after collision with semi in Zellwood
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision in Zellwood this morning that resulted in the death of a driver. more
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Apopka City Council passes millage rate and budget despite chaos and turmoil at final hearing
At its final budget hearing, the Apopka City Council voted 5-0 to increase its millage rate from 4.1876 to 4.6876 for its fiscal year 2024/25 budget. It also approved a total budget of $201.2 million. But then, chaos and turmoil had their turn. more
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AAA shares insurance advice for Florida residents
Once conditions are safe, assess your property, take pictures of any damage, and contact your insurance provider immediately to start the claims process. more
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Rain and wind and bugs... oh my!
Some mosquitoes in Florida will breed in small containers of standing water. This includes mosquitoes that are vectors for the pathogens that cause dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses. more
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STEINHATCHEE, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 27: People walk down a street with a dog in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 27, 2024 near Steinhatchee, Florida. Hurricane Helene made landfall nearby last night as a category four storm but has weakened as it moves inland.
Hurricane Helene causes deaths, leaves hundreds of thousands without power in Florida
State and local officials are reporting more than half a dozen deaths in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which came ashore late Thursday night in the Big Bend region as a powerful Category 4 storm. more
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Developing Story: Apopka City Council votes 5-0 to raise millage rate to 4.6876; 3-1 to approve $201.2 million budget
The Apopka City Council voted 5-0 to increase its millage rate from 4.1876 to 4.6876 on its Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget. It also approved a $201.2 million budget, which includes $97.8 million in the general fund. more
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Commissioner Moore announces transportation study for Apopka and Northwest Orange County
The planning process will include a significant public involvement plan which will inform and involve the citizens of the county and city. more
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Silver Glen Springs in Ocala is renowned for its crystal-clear waters. Other springs are suffering.
Florida ignores law requiring new rules to protect springs
The Florida Springs and Aquifer Protection Act designated 30 of the state’s waterways as “Outstanding Florida Springs,” which means they are such Florida treasures that they deserve extra protection. 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 September 21st. more
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Hurricane Helene.
Orange County under Tornado Watch; wind gusts up to 55 mph as Helene approaches Florida
Tropical Storm Warnings remain in effect for all of East Central Florida. Orange County is under a Tornado Watch until 8 p.m. this evening. Hurricane Helene has a very large wind field. Strong winds are the biggest concern in Central Florida, and in the coming hours, we will see conditions deteriorate. more
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Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene poised to hit Florida
The National Weather Service has determined that Orange County is under a Tropical Storm Warning. There are isolated tornado threats that could begin as early as Wednesday evening. more
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Florida Disaster Contractors Network activated to connect homeowners with Florida licensed contractors for Post-Helene home repairs
Florida’s Disaster Contractors Network is a free resource founded by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, designed to connect homeowners with licensed contractors and suppliers to perform emergency repairs. more
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The U.S. has seen a large number of billion-dollar disasters in recent years.
Why home insurance rates are rising so fast across the US – climate change plays a big role
There are a few reasons why insurance rates are rising, but a common thread is that climate change is fueling more severe weather, and insurers are responding to rising damage claims. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: September 15th-21st
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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Breaking News: City announces hurricane-related closings for Thursday
The City of Apopka, Orange County Public Schools, St. Johns River Water Management District, and many other agencies and organizations have announced multiple closings and event postponements for Thursday because of Hurricane Helene. more
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Florida braces for Helene
AccuWeather is expecting Tropical Storm Helene to make landfall as a major hurricane of Category 3 strength with sustained winds of 111-129 mph. more
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Sandbags available to Orange County residents ahead of weather system
Residents will be provided with 10 unfilled sandbags and directed to the sand pile on site. All residents will need to bring their own shovels to fill their sandbags. more
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Help HOPE CommUnity Center prepare for Helene
Hope Community Center is urgently collecting non-perishable food items to ensure it can support these families once the storm clears. Your donation will go directly to those in need, offering stability and nourishment in a time of uncertainty. more
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Colin at Fo Guang Shan, a humanist Buddhist organization. It has the largest bronze Buddhist statue in the world.
Apopka grad participating in State Department's National Security Language Initiative for Youth program
2024 Apopka High grad Colin Poon was among 540 exceptional students selected from a competitive pool of thousands nationwide for this transformative program. more
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Breaking News: OCPS closing schools Thursday
The primary decision point for any potential closure is based on sustained wind speeds projected to exceed 35 mph. That is the threshold for our buses to be safely on the roads. more
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John H. Bridges Community Center
Orange County approves $6.9 billion budget; millage rate set at 4.4347
The Orange County Board of Commissioners approved a final $6.9 billion budget. The millage rate was passed without fanfare at 4.4347 mills, a 5.05 percent increase over the rollback rate. more
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The mural of Meads Bottom by artist German Lemus will be unveiled on Thursday.
Apopka Historical Society unveiling historic Meads Bottom mural
 The Apopka Historical Society will unveil the historic Mead's Bottom Mural on September 26th at 4 p.m. The presentation is at the corner of McGee and 6th Streets (behind the Hilton Garden Inn). more
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