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Hoping to alleviate the problem, lawmakers agreed to put $12,261,444 for the call center in the state budget for 2024-25, but Gov. Ron DeSantis has yet to sign off on it, and he can veto various budget items. more
The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.  more
For Frances Willard, prohibition was just one of her many interests. Through her slogan, “Do Everything,” she challenged women to become politically active, encouraging them to embrace any issues they saw as important. more
To determine your opinion, you will want to watch the previous meetings. Then, attend the March meeting to speak during the public comment period.  more
For decades, journalists and civic activists have lamented the increasing secrecy of government – the times, they were denied government information, particularly from public records requests. more
In February, the St. Johns River Water Management District region witnessed below-average rainfall, with most precipitation concentrated mid-month. more
In short, traffic calming is like language: it’s best when it is extremely clear and concise, eliminating the need for extra thinking on the receiving end. more
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 March 9th. more
At approximately 11:36 am on Saturday, the Apopka Police Department responded to calls reporting shots fired and, upon arrival, discovered a 33-year-old male inside a vehicle with gunshot wounds. more
Austin Duran taught Apopka a lot in his short career as a firefighter and inspired us beyond all expectations in his death.  His dedication and sacrifice left a lasting impact. more
Farmworkers got scorched yesterday by the passage of SB 1492, a bill that preempts local governments from passing even the most basic workplace protections. more
The Center for Biological Diversity said pesticides threaten up to 97% of endangered species, a finding the Environmental Protection Agency determined six years ago. more
The state average rose 15 cents per gallon last week. However, by Sunday, it was back down to $3.43 per gallon. Crude oil futures declined nearly $2 per barrel last week (-2%). more
In case you missed it. The Apopka News Week in Review includes seven articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on the upcoming Apopka City Charter Review workshop. more
Cate Manley, the President and CEO of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, announced her time in that role will end at the end of the month. more
“No-Mow March” isn’t just about letting your lawn grow wild and avoiding any maintenance; it’s a conscious choice to support local pollinators and biodiversity. more
While Sunshine Week is only once a year, Clerks uphold government transparency with accurate recordkeeping and efficient reporting every day. more
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision in Apopka this morning that resulted in the death of the driver. more
Florida insurance premiums cost homeowners an eye-watering $6,000 a year. That’s more than triple the national average. more
These lucrative land deals are supposed to preserve the property in perpetuity. But Kimberly Buchheit, a Central Florida land surveyor and environmental activist, told me, “Perpetuity has reached an expiration date: as soon as it is no longer convenient to protect land or restrict development.” more
Researchers are discovering that “springing ahead” each March is connected with serious negative health effects, including an uptick in heart attacks and teen sleep deprivation. more
Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka recently held its first-ever Habitat Homeowner Family Reunion. The festivities took place at FINFROCK. more
Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet, Executive Director of Hope CommUnity Center, will be his honored guest at the State of the Union.  more
The county is committed to the federal Vision Zero Plan, which states as its goal, that even one traffic fatality is too many. The plan lists adding sidewalks as the most effective the lowest cost remedy for saving lives. more
Ten applications nationwide were awarded, and Orange County was the only one awarded to provide services specifically targeting youth and young adults living with HIV. more
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