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In 1985, a social critic named Neal Postman compared two famous dystopian visions of the future of America: “1984” by George Orwell and “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley. Huxley and Orwell … more

7/23/16

Budget Workshop #1 - Priorities, Concerns and Observations

"Give me five minutes with a person's checkbook, and I will tell you where their heart is." - Billy Graham The same holds true for organizations. If you want to know what is really going on, … more

7/20/16

Coffee With a Cop Takes on New Meaning

Coffee with a Cop events are intended to provide a casual social environment where citizens and police officers can get to know each other. In the aftermath of the shooting of 11 law enforcement … more

7/9/16

Coffee With a Cop Takes on New Meaning Tomorrow

7/8/16

Pulse Shooting: Apopka prays, mourns and takes action

Opinion: Faith and Inspiration By The Apopka Voice Editorial Staff The streets of Heaven are too crowded tonight...too crowded with our friends, our families and our neighbors. It was … more

6/19/16

Fake News Site Targets Apopka

Matt Damon had this to say about the residents of Apopka, Florida Have you seen this headline on a Facebook post? Click on it and you will be directed to a fake news site: www.kupr7.com … more

6/18/16

What Mindfulness Has Taught Me About Father's Day

By Martha Brettschneider My father died 39 years ago, just a few days after my thirteenth birthday. Since he chose to take his own life, Father's Day triggered sadness and self-pity for many … more

6/17/16

Costco vs. Sam's Club: Who has the Best Rewards Credit Card?

It is hard to compare Costco and Sam's Club. Both offer everyday discounts on lot's of stuff. Both charge membership fees. Both have their fans who have subjective opinions as to which is the best … more

6/11/16

Commissioner Nelson Promotes Enhancing Regional Water Quality

Guest Editorial by County Commissioner Bryan Nelson After passing Amendment One (a mandate that dedicates funds to acquire and restore Florida conservation and recreation lands) almost two … more

6/10/16

Captain America: Civil War - Review

Review IMDb provides this one-line description; "Political interference in the Avengers' activities causes a rift between former allies Captain America and Iron Man." On Twitter it's … more

5/15/16

Benefits of Stick Shift Driving

By: Leah Knapp You know the great thing about driving a car with an automatic transmission? They’re so much fun. The thrill of shifting from park into drive is just exhilarating…said no one. … more

5/14/16

Old Florida Outdoor Festival Purchasing Reveals Systemic Problem

OPINION Kilsheimer Administration Claims Compliance with Inherited Practice On Monday The Apopka Voice published an article that was critical of the purchasing practices followed by the … more

5/4/16

Old Florida Outdoor Festival - The City Responds

Yesterday, The Apopka Voice published an article stating that the City of Apopka had spent more than $200,000 for the Old Florida Outdoor Festival while ignoring its own purchasing policies. The … more

5/3/16

Bankson and Becker sworn-in at Noon today at VFW

Commissioner-Elect Kyle Becker With threats of violence, fear of secession and national dissolution, Congress met in February of 1801 to resolve the election of 1800. With Aaron Burr … more

4/26/16

Bankson breaks the trend in beating Ruth

Political Opinion/Analysis In 2014, the political landscape of Apopka changed, but maybe not the way you think. Joe Kilsheimer defeated long-standing Mayor John Land. Commissioners Diane … more

4/24/16

The rave reviews keep coming in for "Driving Miss Daisy"

From the AHA Players Only three more chances to see the AHA Players production of "Driving Miss Daisy" this weekend. Performances April 22 -24, Friday & Saturday at 8 PM, Sunday … more

4/20/16

Did Becker v. Arrowsmith mirror Kilsheimer v. Land?

Political Opinion/Analysis Kyle Becker is one week away from being sworn-in as the Apopka City Commissioner of Seat #4. He defeated 39-year incumbent Commissioner Bill Arrowsmith last Tuesday in … more

4/19/16

Apopka Election Day 2.0: Total voters nears 4,000

News From The VFW: As of 3pm, voter turnout at the VFW site is 1,457, which puts the total voters in this election at 3,989. That includes an additional 100- plus mail-in ballots counted today … more

4/12/16

Apopka Election Day 2.0: VFW Turnout goes over 1,000 before 12:30

News From the VFW: Over 1,008 voters have made the drive to the Apopka VFW this morning to vote in the City Commission elections for Seats #3 and #4. This projects to a total election turnout of … more

4/12/16

Arrowsmith, Bankson, Becker, Ruth - The Final Four Apopka Style

Can Commissioner Ruth move Nolan voters and to his column reverse the March 15th outcome? Political Opinion/Analysis On March 15 th , Apopka came out in force to vote in the Presidential … more

4/11/16

Welcome to Apopka Election Day 2.0

Over 2,400 Apopkans have voted early or absentee in these two runoff elections. Political Opinion/Analysis Good morning Apopka. Welcome to Election Day 2.0 - The new and improved version. … more

4/11/16

Can Becker pull off an upset in Seat #4?

Kyle Becker withstood a record turnout of voters on March 15th that saw his opponent Commissioner Bill Arrowsmith receive 4,489 votes - the most in Apopka history. Becker survived the election by … more

4/11/16

Can Bankson build off the momentum of March 15th?

Doug Bankson ran a disciplined, high-energy campaign and was able to defeat incumbent Commissioner Sam Ruth in the March 15th General Election. However his 3,875 vote total fell short of a majority, … more

4/11/16

Can Ruth overcome a March 15th loss to defend Seat #3?

Commissioner Sam Ruth took a hit on March 15th when challenger Doug Bankson beat him in the general election; outdistancing Ruth with 3,875 votes to Ruth's 3,426. But today's runoff will probably … more

4/11/16

Will this be Arrowsmith's Last Election Day on an Apopka Ballot?

Commissioner Bill Arrowsmith is coming off a record-breaking performance on March 15th when he received the most votes in Apopka history. His 4,489 total was still not enough to avoid a runoff with … more

4/11/16

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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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