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By Reggie Connell/Managing Editor of The Apopka Voice
When we are in danger, we call 9-1-1 and they respond. While we are seeking shelter and safety from hurricanes and other natural disasters, …
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10/16/17
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First new fire station since 1997
The City of Apopka will break ground August 9th for its first new fire station in twenty years .
A public ceremony with city officials and firefighters …
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7/26/17
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The Apopka City Council honored five firefighters from the Apopka Fire Department at its Wednesday meeting during the employee recognition ceremony.
Earl Hines was recognized for five years of …
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7/7/17
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The Apopka City Council voted 5-0 at its Wednesday meeting to approve the contract for the Apopka Fire Station #5 project. The new station is in Northwest Apopka, intersects Jason Dwelley Parkway, …
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7/6/17
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Opinion
By Suzanne Kidd
When I asked Apopka firefighter Renee Beasley, 13 years on the job, how the four women of the Apopka Fire Department refer to themselves, she never hesitated. …
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7/3/17
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Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce's 2017 Gala Winner:
Firefighter of the Year - Donald Klouse
Engineer Donald Klouse of the Apopka Fire Department was named Firefighter of the Year at the …
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6/12/17
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From the City of Apopka
On Sunday Apopka firefighters presented Armando Borjas Jr. educational scholarships to two Apopka High School students - Xavier Spry and William Ayala - to attend …
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5/19/17
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From the City of Apopka
Apopka police officers and firefighters will participate in a baseball game on Saturday, May 27th as part of the Bambino Buddy Ball League to help children with special …
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5/19/17
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Two days of competitions and family fun
From the City of Apopka
Teams of firefighters from around the nation will converge on Apopka next week for the ultimate challenge of physical …
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5/2/17
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From The City of Apopka
Ten high school seniors from Apopka took the first steps yesterday in a progressive career education program that will make them nationally certified emergency medical …
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4/20/17
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Is there a career that requires more physical activity and responsibility than a police officer or a firefighter? The physical, mental and emotional demands on first responders are significant and …
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4/16/17
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From the Apopka Police Department
The Apopka Police and Fire Departments responded to a two-car collision on Sheeler Avenue in Apopka near the 441 and 436 interchange Wednesday afternoon. The …
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4/12/17
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On schedule for a November of 2017 opening
Firehouse Lane.
It's a quiet little road in Northwest Apopka that intersects Jason Dwelley Parkway, but it's about to get a lot busier. Especially …
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3/30/17
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From the City of Apopka
The Apopka Fire Department evacuated the Bealls department store and several other businesses before 3 p.m. today because of a natural gas leak likely caused by …
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3/21/17
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Apopka Fire Chief Chuck Carnesale was presented with the Fire Chief Craig E. Haun Leadership Award at today’s Central Florida Fire Chief’s Association meeting in Altamonte Springs.
The …
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3/9/17
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Traffic Alert
From the Apopka Police Department
The Apopka Police and Fire Departments responded to a two-car crash near the 441 and Midland Avenue intersection which resulted in one of the …
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2/17/17
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Analysis
In 2016 Everquote named Interstate 4 the most deadly interstate highway in America . State Route 429 is not an interstate highway, but the recent spate of accidents makes one wonder if …
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2/7/17
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Parks and recreation increased, police and fire created
The Apopka City Council voted 5-0 at yesterday's meeting to raise impact fees for parks and recreation and to begin charging impact fees …
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1/18/17
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Editor’s Note: This is the story voted on by The Apopka Voice readers as the biggest of 2016. It was a developing story that started in May with a sudden retirement by Fire Chief Lee Bronson, and …
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1/8/17
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Parks and recreation fees increased, police and fire fees created
The City Council voted 5-0 Wednesday to raise impact fees for parks and recreation, and to begin charging impact fees for police …
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1/6/17
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Apopka Fire and Police Departments respond
Breaking News:
The Apopka Police and Fire Departments responded to a vehicle on fire at a house on Monroe Avenue near the Apopka United Methodist …
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12/31/16
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Editor’s Note: This is the 17th in a series of articles published by The Apopka Voice in 2016 that were the most noteworthy events of the year. The Apopka Voice will publish them starting Monday, …
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12/31/16
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Editor’s Note: This is the eighth in a series of articles published by The Apopka Voice in 2016 that were the most noteworthy events of the year. The Apopka Voice will publish them starting today …
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12/28/16
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A diversity of opinions expressed by the Council
The State of the City Address
Mayor Joe Kilsheimer laid out his administration's accomplishments and vision for the future in a …
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12/14/16
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Inspiration
By Reggie Connell
I'm not much of a parade guy. They move slow. They are predictable. They attract huge crowds which makes parking and departing impossible. Even at Disney World …
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12/11/16
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