Pillars of a Great Community - Part Two

Hello, Apopka. It's been a couple of weeks since part two of Postcards from America. In that time, we've remained on the left coast, specifically California.

Florida aims to catch up with other states to allow for fentanyl test strips to prevent drug overdoses

One of those harm reduction tools is fentanyl test strips, small pieces of paper that can detect the presence of fentanyl in all different kinds of drugs.

Office of Tenant Services bridges the gap between tenants and landlords

For citizens located within unincorporated Orange County, Tenant Services focuses on outreach and education by providing information related to renting.

Florida Senate committee approves measure to expand telehealth practice

Telehealth is a service that connects consumers in rural areas with health professionals from the comfort and convenience of their homes.

Updating Breaking News: Missing Apopka woman found

Update 6:30 pm - Missing Endangered Person, Hilary Ramos Acosta (25-year-old Hispanic female), has been found in good condition and safely returned to her home.

Report: Chain 'Dollar Stores' are harmful to communities

The report claims Dollar General and Dollar Tree -- which owns Family Dollar -- choose disenfranchised areas and Black and Latino neighborhoods in or near urban centers to set up shop.

Florida House committee recommends spending $19.5B on infrastructure, tourism

The Florida House Infrastructure & Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee recommends spending $19.5 billion for infrastructure and tourism needs in fiscal 2024.

To save water, irrigate less

Every bit of saved water is important, but recent research indicates that water use in our yards can really move the needle.

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 March 18th.

Breaking News: APD looking for missing Apopka woman

The Apopka Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating Hilary Ramos Acosta, a 25-year-old Hispanic female that was last seen at her residence in Apopka at 9 am..

Eggs Up Grill opens in Apopka

Eggs Up Grill, a rapidly growing breakfast, brunch, and lunch concept, began serving the most important meal of the day at 6 a.m. today in Apopka at 502 S. Hunt Club Blvd.

Bankson reviews first day of official 2023 Florida Legislature session

We are facing challenging times, but I believe we are already making progress in finding solutions to the issues that affect the everyday lives of Floridians.

Florida Department of Transportation announces February toll relief program savings

The Toll Relief Program runs through December 31, 2023, and is expected to provide at least 1.2 million drivers with average savings of nearly $480 over the course of the year.

AAA: Florida gas prices jumped 15 cents per gallon last week, but relief may soon be on the way

The U.S. price of oil dropped 13% last week, for a total loss of 17% over two weeks. Friday’s settlement of $66.74 per barrel was the lowest since December 2021.