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On May 16th at approximately 6:30 P.M., Phillip Walker (42-year-old black male) was last seen leaving 2100 Ocoee Apopka Rd in Apopka (Advent Health Apopka).
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From the Apopka Police Department
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5/17/24
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From the commemoration of Emancipation Day to the soul-stirring melodies of the Saturday Sounds musical concert and the heartwarming interaction at the Cookies & Milk with a Cop event, this weekend in Apopka is set to be an enriching experience for all.
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From Staff Reports and the City of Apopka
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5/16/24
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A well-staffed police force fosters trust and confidence among the residents, ultimately contributing to a sense of security and well-being in the community.
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From the Apopka Police Department and Staff Reports
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5/16/24
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We hope you take the opportunity to explore these new features on The Apopka Voice, and allow your voice – and joy and events and sales – to be magnified and shared far and wide.
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By Denise Connell, Publisher
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5/16/24
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Coyotes came to central Florida in the 1970s and ‘80s and to southern Florida in the mid-1990s, and relatively few studies have examined their behavior across different Florida ecosystems.
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The Florida Forever program has protected more than 10 million acres out of 42 million total in the entire state.
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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5/16/24
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I wanted to remind you of a few significant loose ends you should get tied down before the FY2024/25 budget takes hold. There are five issues I think you need to either advance or conclude in the coming months:
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Audubon calls on beachgoers to make beaches safer for birds by avoiding their nesting areas during this busy holiday weekend and summer.
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From Audubon Florida
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5/15/24
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April marks the third consecutive month of below-average rainfall for the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county region. While frontal systems brought some rain, it primarily …
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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5/15/24
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Florida's trial on Medicaid eligibility, resulting in 1.8 million people losing coverage, has been indefinitely postponed because the judge overseeing the case had a death in her family.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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5/15/24
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The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly arrest report that includes arrests, crashes, calls for service, and traffic citations. This report is for the week ending May 11th.
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From the Apopka Police Department
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5/15/24
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"When Apopka’s application was returned to the county a few weeks ago, while extremely well written and documented as to its benefits, there was a much larger request for $13 million. I have never seen a smaller municipality receive this large one-time grant."
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By Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore
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5/14/24
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The 4th of July in America is filled with patriotic pride, fireworks, delicious food, and fun outdoor activities. A great celebration honors our country's history and traditions and provides an opportunity to create lasting memories with loved ones.
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From the City of Apopka
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5/14/24
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Nationally, AAA projects the second-highest-traveled Memorial Day on record. Nearly 43.8 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more during the holiday travel period.
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From AAA
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5/14/24
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To apply, citizens can complete a Career interest Survey or visit one of the eight Community Centers across Orange County.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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5/14/24
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The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.
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From the Apopka Police Department and Staff Reports
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5/14/24
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Emancipation Day is an important reminder of the struggle for freedom and equality in the United States. It is a time to reflect on the progress that has been made and the work that still needs to be done.
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From Staff Reports and the City of Apopka
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5/13/24
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Homeowners, business owners and others can plant the right tree in the right place in cities and suburbs with help from a newly relaunched website from University of Florida scientists.
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By Brad Buck, UF/IFAS
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5/13/24
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Whether you're a fresh-faced newbie or a mini Messi in the making, the Central Florida Soccer Club in Apopka has programs to fit your skillset.
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From the Central Florida Soccer Club
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5/13/24
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Seniors and special needs residents require extra care, especially during a hurricane, flood, or tornado. Crafting an easy-to-understand action plan that works for a family’s unique needs is important.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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5/13/24
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Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is an ancient medicinal plant. Cannabis-based medicines have been used for at least 5,000 years for applications such as arthritis and pain control during and after surgery.
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By Kevin F. Boehnke, University of Michigan
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5/13/24
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In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in Review includes five articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on a plane making an emergency landing and a bank robbery.
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From Staff Reports
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5/12/24
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Researchers with UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences believe they have identified a method for making hop-growing viable despite Florida’s incompatible climate: greenhouses.
Although plenty of Florida’s craft brewers advertise their libations as brewed with state-grown ingredients, a vital …
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By Megan Winslow, UF/IFAS
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5/12/24
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Well-maintained trees can shield homes during severe weather. With the 2024 hurricane season starting June 1st, Orange County urges homeowners to proactively protect their property before blustery weather blows into town.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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5/12/24
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La Niña and El Niño are the two extremes of a recurring climate pattern that can affect weather around the world.
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By Pedro DiNezio, University of Colorado Boulder
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5/12/24
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