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Instilling a strong work ethic in kids who seem to have it all requires breaking it down into simple, teachable characteristics.
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From the Central Florida Soccer Club
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2/28/24
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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 24th.
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From the Apopka Police Department
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2/28/24
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Prescribed fire is the use of carefully planned fire purposefully set under stringent conditions to manage the fire’s effects.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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2/28/24
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Commissioner Kyle Becker will not be on the City Council when the 2024/25 budget workshops begin. His term ends in April. But at last week's meeting, he certainly got the ball rolling.
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From Staff Reports
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2/27/24
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A driver's license is an essential form of identification and is required for many everyday activities, such as opening a bank account, renting a car, or applying for a job.
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From the Orange County Clerk of Courts
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2/27/24
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Natural gas offers many benefits and advantages over other fuel sources, often misrepresented by those who want to take away your right to choose.
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From the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
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2/27/24
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The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.
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From the Apopka Police Department and Staff Reports
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2/27/24
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According to a county presentation on the question, Central Florida Jobs with Justice requested that the county spend $8.7 million of COVID-19 relief money for medical debt relief.
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By David Beasley, The Center Square
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2/26/24
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February and March provide mild weather, which makes it the perfect time to discover the outdoors, and with 42 properties containing over 530 miles of multi-use trails spread throughout the District’s 18-county service area, a prime hiking spot is just a short drive away.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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2/26/24
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Both during and after the end of slavery, African Americans began to establish their own congregations, parishes, fellowships, associations and later denominations.
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By Jason Oliver Evans, University of Virginia
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2/26/24
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By mid-week, the state average reached a new 2024 high of $3.37 per gallon before falling another five cents. Last year's high was $3.85 per gallon.
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From AAA
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2/26/24
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It's rare when an elected official or candidate talks about why it's important to weigh investment and critical needs with tax rates and reserves, but I, for one, applaud any of them who do.
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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 a local Apopka resident who won Volunteer of the Year from the APD.
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From Staff Reports
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2/25/24
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Wetlands were once viewed as wastelands, but now we know they’re incredibly important. They absorb floods, filter out pollution, and provide habitat for important species of wildlife, not to mention soaking up CO2 from the atmosphere.
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In Florida, termite infestations are a year-round risk for properties and trees. While not swarming year-round, they consistently forage and develop new colonies, leaving signs of their presence.
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By Lourdes Mederos, UF/IFAS
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2/25/24
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Whether you're in the mood for a gripping mystery, a heartwarming romance, or a thought-provoking documentary, there's something for everyone on Amazon Prime Video this March.
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From Digital Trends and Staff Reports
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2/25/24
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The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive is scheduled to reopen on March 1st, resuming its regular operating hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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2/23/24
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The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce Board voted 36-0 to implement a new policy to increase local and minority bid preference opportunities from 3% to 10%.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/22/24
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Orange County Government has received the Executive Award of Regional Significance from the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) for its commitment to land conservation .
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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2/22/24
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Alexander Akerman was a prominent defense attorney who played a pivotal role in the legal proceedings of the Groveland Four case, one of the most notorious racial injustice cases in Florida's history.
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From the Apopka Historical Society
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2/22/24
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The thought of attending a typical “networking” event often congers thoughts of fingernails scraping a blackboard or lemon juice being poured into a paper cut!
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By Mark Goldstein, Sales and Marketing for The Apopka Voice
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2/22/24
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State Sen. Joe Gruters sponsored Senate Bill 1448, which would add transparency for social media platforms operating in Florida that foreign adversaries own.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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2/21/24
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The idea of an annual catch-up dates back to ancient Rome, where people had a calendar with 355 days instead of 365 because it was based on cycles and phases of the Moon.
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By Bhagya Subrayan, Purdue University
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2/21/24
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Senior Resource Alliance – Central Florida’s Area Agency on Aging – will host a 'Rise & SHINE’ breakfast to inform community members about getting involved with the Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders program.
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From the Senior Resource Alliance
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2/21/24
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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 17th.
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From the Apopka Police Department
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2/21/24
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