Developing Story: Deputy Chief Wil Sanchez to take over as Interim Apopka Fire Chief

According to sources inside the AFD, Wil Sanchez, the AFD's Deputy Fire Chief, will step in as interim fire chief for Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam.

The Apopka Voice has learned from three sources, two inside the Apopka Fire Department with knowledge of the events, and speaking under the condition of anonymity, that Deputy Fire Chief Wil Sanchez will be named AFD Interim Fire Chief on Monday.

Homeless service providers could help more people overcome homelessness if they measured success differently

Homelessness is on the rise across the U.S.

Homelessness has many complex causes, including unemployment, housing affordability, and health problems.

Summer of Savings: Duke Energy shares do-it-yourself projects to help Florida customers maximize energy-efficiency

Customers can save money on electric bills by leveraging low- to no-cost projects to manage energy use and maximize savings.

UF scientists study how to bring you ‘climate-smart coffee’

Coffee beans consumed across the globe come from two species: Coffea arabica and Coffea canephora, also known as Robusta (or Conilon) coffee.

The Kelly Park School and three others in the Apopka area received

Orange County Public Schools earns an “A”

Three Apopka schools (Kelly Park, Wolf Lake Elementary, and Wolf Lake Middle) received "A" grades, as did Zellwood Elementary. Apopka High School received a "B" grade, while Wekiva High received a "C".

IMMOKALEE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 19: Workers pick tomatoes at a farm owned and operated by Pacific Tomato Growers on February 19, 2021 in Immokalee, Florida.

Florida has the highest rate of heat-related illnesses, a new report finds

Over the past four years, Florida has had the highest rate of emergency room visits because of heat-related problems, with almost 5,000 hospitalizations between 2018 and 2022, according to the report.

Dr. Xiaoying Li at the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC). Photo taken 07-15-24.

New UF/IFAS vegetable crop specialist driving innovative research, crop diversification to Florida’s small farms

Some small farmers in Florida benefit from an ideal subtropical climate but need more options for high-value fruit and vegetable crops to grow profitably and meet demands.

Researchers are gaining key insights into how the SARS-CoV-2 virus can lead to long COVID symptoms.

Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – the picture is unsettling

The intense scientific effort that long COVID sparked has resulted in more than 24,000 scientific publications, making it the most researched health condition in any four years of recorded human history. Researchers are gaining key insights into the ways that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can lead to long …

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 July 20th.

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The people who feed America are going hungry

The 2.4 million or so farmworkers who are the backbone of America’s agricultural industry earn among the lowest wages in the country.

Students at West Defuniak Elementary School in Defuniak Springs.

State officials predict Florida K-12 enrollment will continue to grow

Enrollments in Florida schools decreased by 6% in the fall of 2020 during the pandemic. While they have begun to increase, they remain 3% below their prior level.

Century Tower at the University of Florida.

Presidential searches taking off at three Florida universities

University of Florida and Florida A&M University announced candidates to tap as interim presidents following resignations by both institutions’ leaders, while Florida Atlantic University will kick off its second presidential search since its most recent president left in 2022.

The first two weeks of practice are the hardest as the body acclimatizes.

Sports in extreme heat: How high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of practice, and the warning signs of heat illness

Studies have found that the greatest risk of heat illness occurs in the first two weeks of team practices, while players’ bodies are still getting used to the physical exertion and the heat.

Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: July 14th-20th

The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.