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Clerk’s Office hosting free legal forum on Domestic Violence Awareness
The forum will include presentations from the Clerk’s Office, Harbor House of Central Florida, the Orange County Sheriff's, and the Ninth Judicial Circuit. more
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When grocery prices rise, it’s harder to fill your shopping cart.
US food insecurity rate rose to 13.5% in 2023 as government benefits declined and food prices soared
Food insecurity is a perplexing problem in a country where there’s enough food for everyone living here – and about 40% of the food produced goes to waste. more
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AAA: Oil prices plunge, sparking a big drop in Florida gas prices
On Sunday, Florida gas prices averaged $3.16 per gallon. That's the lowest daily average price since February 12, 2024. Sunday's state average is 15 cents less than last week, 24 cents less than last month, and 47 cents less than this time last year. 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 City Council's latest vote to keep public comments off the love feed. more
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Nesta: "The majority on the Council (Nelson with Anderson and Smith) continue to work to silence, intimidate, and censor the voice of residents"
Commissioner Nick Nesta motioned to continue live streaming the Public Comments section of the City of Apopka Council Meeting Agenda, as historically and properly done. more
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Orange County’s Drug-Free Community Coalition celebrates 25th anniversary
“Over the past quarter-century, the Orange County Drug-Free Community Coalition has been committed to fostering a healthier Orange County,” said Dr. Thomas Hall, Manager for the Orange County’s Drug-Free Community Coalition. more
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds addresses his secret water quality summit in the Lee County Commission chambers (note the portrait of Robert E. Lee).
Secret Florida water summit lets polluters talk to the government without the press or public present
Pittman: "Wetlands are crucial to filtering out pollution from stormwater runoff, not to mention soaking up floods and providing habitat for important species. Asphalt is surprisingly ineffective at any of those tasks." more
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The “black-legged” or “black-tailed” mosquito is known for infecting humans with the EEE virus.
As eastern equine encephalitis spreads, a neurologist explains how to stay safe during this latest outbreak of the ‘triple E’ virus
EEE surfaces nearly every year in the U.S., but with another outbreak of West Nile virus also spreading across the country, health officials are working hard to alert people about the serious risks of getting a mosquito bite. more
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Apopka Amphitheater
Apopka heads to the final round for Orange County Tourism Development Tax
Apopka beat out the 4R Foundation, Orlando Science Center, Rollins Museum of Art, Orlando Philharmonic Plaza Foundation, Orlando Family, Winter Garden Art Association, The Winter Park Playhouse, the Mennello Museum of American Art, and the Orlando Museum of Art in the preliminary round. more
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 08: Residents assess a fallen tree in their in their neighborhood after Hurricane Beryl swept through the area on July 08, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Tropical Storm Beryl developed into a Category 1 hurricane as it hit the Texas coast late last night. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Emergency responders struggle with burnout, budgets as disasters mount
Hundreds of thousands of emergency responders are facing unprecedented challenges —from burnout to post-traumatic stress disorder to tighter budgets — as they battle hurricanes, windstorms, wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters that are more frequent and intense than those in the past. more
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Florida veterans’ nursing homes don’t have enough money to cover expenses for the next year, according to a budget amendment request.
Florida Veterans’ nursing homes need $3.5 million more to cover expenses until 2025
The department says its homes for veterans are nearing full capacity, with the request for additional funds stating that the occupancy rate has increased by 26% over last year. more
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Human, animal, and environmental health are interconnected.
Humans infecting animals infecting humans − from COVID-19 to bird flu, preventing pandemics requires protecting all species
Researchers have documented this phenomenon of human-to-animal transmission, colloquially referred to as spillback or reverse zoonotic transmission, in both domestic and wild animals. more
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Hispanic Heritage Month highlights September in Orange County
Now is also the perfect time to taste the unique flavors of our community during Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining. more
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Apopka City Hall
Developing Story: City Council votes 3-2 to keep public comments off live feed
For three straight meetings, public comments have been moved from the front to the back of the agenda, and the live feed has been turned off. more
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Florida Humanities selects Main Street Apopka to host Smithsonian Institution Food Exhibition in 2025
The project, "Homegrown: Exploring the Foods that Define Us," highlights the Main Street Apopka program because food brings people together! more
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"Empowering Good" positions local nonprofits for long-term success through training support
Over two years ago, the Orange County Government and the Rollins Crummer Graduate School of Business announced a multi-million-dollar partnership offering tools and training to nonprofits through American Rescue Plan Act funding. more
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Mobile phones are not linked to brain cancer, according to a major review of 28 years of research
Over the years, the scientific consensus has remained strong – there’s no association between mobile phone radio waves and brain cancer or health more generally. 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 August 31st. more
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What can Apopka learn from Ukiah, CA?
When asked why Accessory Dwelling Units have been so readily embraced in a city some may associate with resistance to change, Davis points to Ukiah’s beloved older neighborhoods that set the precedent for “gentle density” with their cottage courts and townhomes. more
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Disagree with that medical bill? It might be worth calling your hospital billing office.
Got an unaffordable or incorrect medical bill? Calling your hospital billing office will usually get you a discount
Many Americans struggle to pay medical bills, avoid care because of cost worries or forgo other needs due to health care cost burdens. more
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Lt. Candace Stover, left, a perioperative nurse at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, reviews the day’s schedule for the operating rooms with Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Hayley Widows and Lt. Kendall Lee on Nov. 3, 2023.
Florida to spend more on nursing education to prevent a provider shortage
There are over three million registered nurses in Florida currently, but the need to produce more qualified nurses continues to grow. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: August 25th-31st
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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Downtown Apopka.
Main Street Apopka receives $50,000 grant from City Council
At its August 28th Budget Workshop, the Apopka City Council awarded Main Street Apopka a $50,000 grant. more
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The Northwest Recreation Complex
Apopka secures top rank in first round of Tourism Development Tax application review
The Apopka Parks and Recreation Department prepared the application, which was presented to the TDT Application by Apopka Parks and Recreation Director Radley Williams. more
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More than 858,000 Florida seniors are eligible for SNAP but aren’t enrolled in the program.
Only 38% of eligible Florida seniors get food assistance through SNAP, report finds
According to a report from the National Council on Aging and the Urban Institute, more than 858,000 Florida seniors could get SNAP benefits, but only 38% of those eligible participate. more
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