Wastewater surveillance takes advantage of the fact that many human pathogens and products of human drug metabolism end up in urine, feces, or both. more

Data from Orange County Utilities shows that the Omicron variant, first detected in the county in early December, has rapidly become the most dominant version of the virus. more

Orange County continues to remain diligent as it monitors for upticks and downswings in COVID-19 rates, including any of the virus’s new variants. Since May 2021, the County has been actively … more

On Monday, Orange County Utilities released the news that the Omicron variant was found after preliminary tests were conducted for the National Wastewater Surveillance System program. more

Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson announced some good news at the end of the November 17th City Council meeting. More state grant money is coming to Apopka. more

$41 million going to sewer conversion projects in Wekiwa Springs and Pine Hills From the Orange County Newsroom Late last week, the state of Florida announced its recommendation for Orange County to … more

Editor's note and article update, August 13, 2021, 2:46pm: The Apopka Voice reached out to the Orange County Utilities Department and spoke with Sarah Lux, the Public Information Officer regarding … more

By John Haughey | The Center Square For the first time in years, Florida lawmakers in 2020 fully-funded the Sadowski Affordable Housing Trust Fund at $387 million. The Sadowski fund, created in … more

Pool and spa wastewater that flows down storm drains ends up in local waterways, affecting water quality, wildlife and even our health From the Orange County Newsroom Do you know how to … more

First test scheduled for May 1st The City of Apopka's Public Information Officer Robert Sargent released a statement about the negotiation with Anuvia Plant Nutrients to reconnect to the city's … more