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By Kyle Becker Remember the year Grandpa Joe burned the turkey, or the year Aunt Susie’s jello mold didn’t set quite right, the year a certain someone forgot to make the mashed potatoes, or … more

11/22/16

Taking on violence? Let's get down to business

Opinion By Greg Jackson, Esq. Greg Jackson I know that what I am about to say is going to be difficult for some people to accept; especially since I am an active member of one of the … more

11/21/16

Mission Accomplished!

On Veterans Day 2016 a small group of well-trained professionals set out on a mission. What was their assignment? To provide much needed dental care to every military veteran who stepped forward that … more

11/19/16

Apopka politics: Some Assembly Required

Opinion By Greg Jackson, Esq. Greg Jackson We all have that one friend or family member who will put together a desk, chair or other piece of furniture, paying little to no attention … more

11/15/16

The Election, the Culture, and the Church

The Election, the Culture, and the Church: Where Are We, and Where Are We Headed? By John Stonestreet For most Americans, the results of Tuesday’s presidential election came as a shock, … more

11/13/16

Ten takeaways from the election that shocked the world

Ten Takeaways From The Election That Shocked The World By John Hampton 1. Don't believe every poll you read . If you're in the polling business, you might want to brush up those resumes. … more

11/13/16

Bright smiles, great music, and a soldier's inspiring tale

Inspiration By Reggie Connell Typically I do not write articles in which there are anonymous sources, particularly not the main subject, but I’m making a Veteran’s Day exception in this … more

11/12/16

Strong voter turnout expected in Apopka

Welcome to Apopka Election Day 2016 It's finally here Apopka. Election Day 2016, the final chapter. Over 400,000 voters cast ballots in the 2016 election either at early voting sites or by … more

11/7/16

Another Apopka restaurant "discovered" by Orlando media

Yesterday Orlando Weekly published a very favorable review of one of Apopka's favorite Italian restaurants, Caffe Positano. According to OW, "Caffe Positano reflects the changing face of Apopka, … more

11/6/16

Having trouble when clocks "Fall Back"?

The clocks “fall back” today at 2:00 AM which means that there will be less daylight. Many people chalk up feeling blue in winter as simply a fact of cold weather and lack of sunshine. But 4 … more

11/5/16

Christian roots of Halloween

Halloween is another holiday that started as a pagan ritual. The early church, in response to Christians unwilling to refrain from certain pagan ways, tried to provide Believers with an alternative. … more

10/30/16

Problems? Consider the alternative

Inspiration By Charles Towne The story is told of Dr. Norman Vincent Peale as he was walking down a street in New York City one day he was suddenly approached by a stranger. Being quite … more

10/2/16

City approves millage rate 3-2, Budget 4-1

CRA Approves its budget 7-0 News Analysis By a 3-2 vote the Apopka City Council approved a millage rate of 3.7876, and its 2016-17 fiscal year budget of $104,083,516 passed by a 4-1 vote. … more

9/30/16

Mayor Kilsheimer responds to the video question

On Saturday The Apopka Voice published an article that asked the question, "Should taxpayer money be used to promote private businesses in Apopka?" The response online was mixed. Some thought … more

9/25/16

City promotes privately-owned business

On Friday afternoon a new video was posted to the City of Apopka's Facebook page. Nothing unusual about that, the City posts several videos on Facebook every week. However this video was … more

9/24/16

Should taxpayer money be used to promote privately-owned businesses? Take the poll.

On Friday afternoon a new video was posted to the City's Facebook page. Use this link to learn more. The video showcased the Club Lake Plantation, a beautiful, privately-owned wedding/event … more

9/24/16

The Light Between Oceans - Review

by Megan Basham The Light Between Oceans is a beautiful movie, filmed off the rugged Australian coast in a story that takes place just after World War I. Isabel, a sweet, 19-year-old girl, … more

9/18/16

Have Cookies & Milk with a Cop tomorrow

Last month the Apopka Chief Mike McKinley introduced some kids Apopka to Dirty Harry, but not the character made famous by Clint Eastwood. Chief McKinley read the book, "Harry the Dirty Dog," by … more

9/15/16

Solar tax cut to be enshrined in Florida’s constitution

By William Patrick - From Watchdog.org Big business loves tax cuts and environmentalists love solar power. A solar tax cut would seem a perfect fit. And so it is. The nexus between … more

9/10/16

Primary Election Day: Notes from the precincts

5:00 PM UPDATE 34,317 votes have been cast in Orange County in all elections, which brings the total to 119,958, which is a 16.4% turnout. At Apopka polling places, no reports of … more

8/30/16

Welcome to Apopka Primary Election Day

Political Opinion/Analysis Good morning Apopka. Welcome to Primary Election Day 2016. We are 69 days from the General Election on November 8th, but what happens today will shape the political … more

8/29/16

Mayor Kilsheimer: "We were not honest with the city"

It all started out innocent enough. The final City Council budget workshop was winding down. There was discussion on replacing an aged tunnel-boring machine that had seen better days. … more

8/25/16

Faith dominates at the Olympics

Faith dominates at the Olympics Swimmer Michael Phelps, the American hurdling team, track star Allyson Felix, runner Usain Bolt, gymnast Simone Biles, and a surprising number of other Olympic … more

8/21/16

An Olympian Finds His Purpose

You’d think things would have gone swimmingly for the all-time Olympic gold medal holder, Michael Phelps. But they didn’t: Until he found his purpose. By Eric Metaxas In the months and … more

8/21/16

Moore leads latest fundraising report in District 7 race

21 days to go! The Orange County School Board District 7 election is in the stretch run. Four candidates will sprint towards the August 30th finish line with different tactics and strategies … more

8/9/16

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Moore: "Apopka deserves a smarter, transparent budget process"

In a close look at both the Orange County and City of Apopka budgets, Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore highlights how the county’s structured, data-driven process supports sound decisions and public confidence. Moore calls for Apopka to adopt similar transparency, professional estimates, and long-range planning to meet residents’ needs.

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The Orange County Library System has launched a new, free mobile app designed to bring library services directly to users’ fingertips. With features like digital checkout, account management, event registration, and e-book access, the OCLS app makes connecting with your library easier and more convenient than ever.

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