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Analysis
In 2016 Everquote named Interstate 4 the most deadly interstate highway in America . State Route 429 is not an interstate highway, but the recent spate of accidents makes one wonder if …
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2/7/17
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Don’t Shoot the Messenger
Opinion
By Greg Jackson, Esq.
As I wrote this piece, the phrase "Don't shoot the messenger,” kept echoing in my head; that is until I came to grips with …
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2/6/17
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Opinion
By Greg Jackson, Esq.
Greg Jackson
I have a number of friends and associates who have run for, and been elected to, public office on the local, state and federal levels. One …
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1/30/17
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Opinion
By Reggie Connell
It's been a tough year for journalism.
When a presidential candidate calls the media "the lowest form of life", and phrases like post-truth, fake news, and …
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1/27/17
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Apopka High School Blue and White writer explains the "art form"
By: Matida Manjang
Selfie
I am the Mona Lisa
Staring at myself in my magic
And I laugh
Cause you get so …
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1/26/17
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Opinion
By Greg Jackson, Esq.
Greg Jackson
Sitting on my couch in the comforts of my home, listening to the wind blow and watching the lightning flash as my family and I waited for the …
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1/23/17
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Opinion
By Reggie Connell
I hate red light cameras. Who doesn't?
I'm not going to get into specifics about my ire for them, but it has merit. Trust me.
Okay, well I will get into …
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1/23/17
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Note - Kyle Becker has been an Apopka City Commissioner since April of 2016. He took time at the end of the January 18th City Council meeting to read his opinion (written below) regarding the Lake …
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1/19/17
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Opinion
By Greg Jackson, Esq.
A friend, who is a fellow barrister (lawyer), called to ask my advice on an issue. A few months ago his client leased a townhouse to a tenant and had received …
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1/16/17
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A little wacky tobacky
Opinion
By Greg Jackson, Esq.
Four years ago, when the conversation about medicinal marijuana in the State of Florida really picked up steam, I was staunchly …
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1/9/17
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For the past week, The Apopka Voice re-published the most important stories of 2016. It was a noteworthy year in Apopka. Two new commissioners were elected, a new fire chief hired, a new community …
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1/5/17
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This is a Bible
By Pastor Darrell Morgan, D.D.
The legendary football coach, Vince Lombardi, was a firm believer that winning teams were the best at doing the fundamentals well. In fact, he …
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1/4/17
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Analysis
By Dale Fenwick
Every time The Apopka Voice publishes an article about restaurants, we are inundated with comments. And within those comments is one consistent complaint: Why …
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1/2/17
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Community Redevelopment Agency: The Bucks Start Here
Opinion
By Greg Jackson, Esq.
After taking three consecutive weeks to write about violence in the Apopka community, my sincere hope …
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1/2/17
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Opinion
By Pat Geraghty
In January, Donald Trump will be sworn in as our next President. At the same time, we will welcome in new and returning legislators at both the federal and state …
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12/31/16
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Editor’s Note: This is the 12th in a series of articles published by The Apopka Voice in 2016 that were the most noteworthy events of the year. The Apopka Voice will publish them starting Monday, …
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12/30/16
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Opinion
By Greg Jackson, Esq.
Now that the Apopka Task Force on Violence Biopsy, a comprehensive report with specific recommendations to address violence in Apopka -- the second largest …
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12/26/16
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Opinion
By Greg Jackson, Esq.
WARNING: IF YOU ARE OVERLY SENSITIVE TO THE TRUTH AS I SEE IT, YOU MAY WANT TO AVOID THIS PIECE!!!
As "community leaders" in Orlando continue to struggle …
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12/19/16
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America: Land that I love
By Pastor Darrell Morgan, D.D.
Have you ever wondered where our founding fathers got the idea of a nation of people who could govern themselves? The idea of a …
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12/17/16
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A diversity of opinions expressed by the Council
The State of the City Address
Mayor Joe Kilsheimer laid out his administration's accomplishments and vision for the future in a …
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12/14/16
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Opinion
By Greg Jackson, Esq.
A proverbial snowstorm is brewing in West Orange County. But if you are like me and about 75% of Apopka's residents, you have averted your gaze, ignored the …
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12/13/16
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State of the City Address
This Morning at 8AM
at The Highland Manor
“The fiery trial through which we pass will light us down in honor or dishonor to the latest generation. … In …
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12/12/16
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State of the City Preview
“The fiery trial through which we pass will light us down in honor or dishonor to the latest generation. … In giving freedom to the slave we assure freedom to the …
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12/11/16
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When does the Healthcare Marketplace Open Period Enrollment end?
It depends. When do you want coverage to take effect?
Annual Open enrollment is happening now for ObamaCare Marketplace …
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12/10/16
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Fly the Flag at Half-Staff Until Sunset, on the day of the Interment for John Glenn
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
As a mark of respect for the memory …
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12/9/16
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