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Regular collection rules are still in place, and customers are asked to be mindful of how they dispose of items like fireworks, block party leftovers, and yard waste.
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From Orange County Government
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6/12/22
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The County’s Fertilizer Management Ordinance aims to improve water quality and prevent algae blooms in local lakes, rivers, and springs.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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6/2/22
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The Florida Department of Health in Orange County encourages everyone to take a role in preventing injuries, drownings, and illnesses caused by germs in the water.
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From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
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5/9/22
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Rep. Demings’ previous fiscal year 2022 projects were fully funded, with over $6 million successfully secured for Central Florida for body cameras, youth homelessness prevention, clean water infrastructure, and emergency power generators.
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From the Office of Rep. Val Demings
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5/2/22
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The vote means Orange County voters will have the opportunity to decide on November 8th if they want a one-cent sales tax increase that would be a dedicated funding source for transportation needs.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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4/26/22
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National Infant Immunization Week is a yearly observance highlighting the importance of protecting children two years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases.
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From the Department of Health in Orange County
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4/25/22
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Air can have dust, pollen, salt from sea spray, volcanic ash, and smoke. Highly populated areas can have higher rates of air pollution, which can cause health problems.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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4/19/22
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The subject of this struggle is a sweet slice of Central Florida’s landscape known as Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area. It’s owned by you, the Florida taxpayer.
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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4/14/22
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This special campaign, inspired by the destination’s longtime area code, encourages residents to support their favorite restaurants, bars, shops, boutiques, services, and other locally owned businesses by sharing posts and photos on their social media channels using the hashtag #407Day.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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4/6/22
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The Apopka Historical Society closed out Women's History Month last week with a tribute to female leaders in Orange County and Apopka. The event, entitled: "Girl Power: Promoting Hope"
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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4/3/22
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Vietnam Era Veterans who served from November 1, 1955, through May 15, 1975, regardless of location will be eligible to receive the 50th Commemoration of Vietnam Veterans Pin and Presidential Proclamation.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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3/23/22
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It was a historic vote that comes once a decade.
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners approved the revised boundaries of Orange County’s six County Commission Districts. The goal …
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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3/21/22
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In 1958, Operation Greenlight was a top-secret CIA program that saw the insertion of nuclear devices within every major European city as an ultimate endgame to a Soviet invasion of Europe. The …
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From the Orange County Clerk of the Court
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3/15/22
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Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore is the first 2022 county commission candidate submitting 1600 signed petitions into the Supervisor of Elections. Filing to run for office via the petition …
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3/14/22
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Dr. Raul Pino, the Director of the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, has been reinstated from administrative leave by the Florida Department of Health.
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From Staff Reports
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3/13/22
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On March 5th and 6th, students from Apopka High School’s Student Government Association, Apopka High School teachers Mr. Wagner and Mr. Peters, nearby residents, and members of the Apopka 7th-Day Adventist Church pitched in to do everything from trim trees to paint fences.
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From the Office of Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore
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3/8/22
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Because of the pandemic, passport processing times can take up to 11 weeks, so applying for one now will ensure customers get their passports in time for summer.
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From the Orange County Clerk of Courts
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3/3/22
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Orange County residents and those who travel regularly in Orange County are encouraged to participate in the transportation open house and take the transportation survey.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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2/28/22
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Orange County residents and those who travel regularly in Orange County are encouraged to participate in the transportation open houses and take the transportation survey.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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2/17/22
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Apopka's 2022 Election Day may be March 8th, but hundreds of ballots have already been received by the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/14/22
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A surprising notice appeared in the Orlando Sentinel's Sunday classified section: "Legal Advertisement; City of Apopka; Public Notice of Community Meeting; One Apopka Outreach & Discovery for South Apopka..."
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The Orange County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to update its Fertilizer Management Ordinance to further prevent nitrogen and phosphorus nutrient pollution from entering County water bodies.
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From the Orange County Newsroom and Staff Reports
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2/9/22
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The Apopka Voice has learned that Commissioner Kyle Becker has received the endorsement of the Orange County Firefighters Association.
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No matter the outcome of the election, the Apopka City Council is going to look different, and the opinions on this subject may change based on who wins or loses. South Apopka, however, will look very much like it has for years.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/6/22
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The program is an income-based initiative aimed at helping Orange County’s most vulnerable tenants. It provides financial assistance to those who are past-due in rent as a result of the pandemic.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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2/2/22
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