4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1245+ words) An internal City of Apopka investigation documented complaints from three Community Development employees who said Commissioner Nadia Anderson criticized planning staff and advocated for a proposed development during a June 29 meeting. Related: The Price of Saying No: Apopka cannot have…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (382+ words) Sierra Club Florida says Amendment 3 could limit local governments' ability to finance seawalls, tree trimming, and other storm-hardening projects. The amendment would increase the homestead exemption for non-school taxes to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. State economists estimate the measure could reduce…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (365+ words) Apopka Night Out on the 5th brought residents together on Friday evening for family-friendly activities and community engagement. Children explored police and fire vehicles during Touch-A-Truck, played in bounce houses, and enjoyed snow cones. The event also gave families an opportunity…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (355+ words) Orange County Mosquito Control has expanded surveillance and targeted treatments in areas affected by recent West Nile virus and dengue advisories. Treatments will continue until surveillance data show the increased risk has passed. Residents can help by removing standing water…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (396+ words) Florida drivers are paying slightly more at the pump as they head into the Labor Day holiday weekend. The state average price for regular unleaded gasoline is $3.89 per gallon, up 3 cents from last week. However, gas prices have remained relatively…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (397+ words) The Rotary Club of Apopka, part of Rotary District 6980, will host a community service project on September 3 at 5:00 pm at First Methodist Church in Apopka to assemble 100 rescue backpacks for children and adults rescued from human trafficking across Central Florida....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (437+ words) Orange County Animal Services saved more cats than 99% of animal shelters nationwide, according to a new analysis of shelter outcomes across the United States. Related: Orange County Animal Services warns of deadly dangers for pets left in hot cars. In…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (326+ words) Florida’s average gas price held near $3.86 per gallon during the past week, while the national average increased to $4.10. Crude oil rose to $87.06 per barrel, and gasoline futures climbed to $3.35 per gallon. Apopka prices ranged from approximately $3.65 to $3.83, according to the…...

3+ week, 15+ hour ago   (326+ words) Amid privacy concerns and reports of misuse, Florida law enforcement officials are highlighting the benefits they have seen from using the AI-powered Flock camera system. In Jacksonville, Flock’s License Plate Readers, or LPRs, have helped solve 15 murders, 17 kidnappings, six forcible…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (398+ words) As Florida students settle back into their desks, a few new laws are on the books, including required cursive testing and more training for teachers to work with students with autism. Related: Only 44% of Florida children are ready for kindergarten,…...