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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.”
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By Craig Pittman
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3/7/24
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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.
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By Beth Ann Malow, Vanderbilt University
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3/7/24
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Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka recently held its first-ever Habitat Homeowner Family Reunion. The festivities took place at FINFROCK.
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From Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka
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3/7/24
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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.
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From the Office of Rep. Maxwell Frost
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3/6/24
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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.
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By Christine Moore, Orange County Commissioner District 2
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3/6/24
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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.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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3/6/24
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Behind some of the most fascinating scientific discoveries and innovations are women whose names might not be familiar but whose stories are worth knowing.
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By Maggie Villiger, The Conversation
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3/6/24
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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 March 2nd.
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From the Apopka Police Department
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3/6/24
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The developer’s agreement approved by the BCC involves a 195-unit project called Southwick Commons planned for downtown Apopka.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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3/5/24
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Apopka is partnering with the FDOH Orange County, OCPS, the Farmworker Association of Florida, Hope CommUnity Center, and the Apopka Fire Department to provide MMR vaccinations.
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From Staff Reports
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3/5/24
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As Main Street Apopka continues to lay its foundation, one goal has been set above the rest - To change the image of Downtown Apopka.
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By Caitlin Kasheta, Main Street Apopka
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3/5/24
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The event was held from February 28 – March 2 at the Rosen Plaza Hotel. 400 Florida high school students from more than 50 schools competed.
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From the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
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3/5/24
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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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3/5/24
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This family-friendly Easter event will include breakfast in the Camp Wewa dining hall, provided by Eggs Up Grill in Apopka.
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From the City of Apopka
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3/4/24
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Rep. Doug Bankson, who represents Apopka, and parts of Orange and Seminole counties, said that his bill was not an attack on trans-Floridians.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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3/4/24
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We’ve been buzzing with activity, hosting several large-scale events last month, including MEGACON at the Orange County Convention Center and the NFL Pro Bowl.
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By Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings
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3/4/24
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The study contends that if mosquitoes undergo thermal adaptation in their local environments, it could lead to variation in how different populations respond to temperature.
Matthew Thomas, a UF/IFAS professor and UF/IFAS Invasive Science Research Institute …
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By Lourdes Mederos, UF/IFAS
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3/4/24
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The state average was three cents more than a week ago and only 3 cents less than this year's high of $3.37 per gallon. On Friday, the U.S. price for a barrel of crude settled at $79.97.
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From AAA
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3/4/24
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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 millage, budget, and reserve debates in the upcoming budget season.
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From Staff Reports
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3/3/24
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The scholarship money awarded is generated by the proceeds of the Apopka Art and Foliage Festival. The festival is presented in partnership with the City of Apopka and the Apopka Woman’s Club.
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From the Apopka Women's Club
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3/3/24
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The report highlights several findings, including the loss of rights for students with disabilities under voucher programs and the lack of certification requirements for teachers in many voucher-accepting schools.
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You can tell your city council, the mayor and commissioners, how you want the charter improved. Don’t wait. The next meeting is less than two weeks away.
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By Dr. Phyllis Olmstead
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3/3/24
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In 2022 alone, there were over 9 million measles cases and 136,000 deaths worldwide, an 18% and 43% increase from the year before, respectively.
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By David Higgins, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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3/3/24
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The Orlando Regional Realtor's Association has endorsed Commissioner Nick Nesta in his re-election bid for Seat #4 on the Apopka City Council.
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From Staff Reports
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2/29/24
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Birding is a beloved pastime for many nature enthusiasts. It’s one of the easiest hobbies to start; all you have to do is step outside and notice the birds around you.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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2/29/24
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