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Over 34 years, a minimum of $800 million has been transferred to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, with FY 2023 exceeding $1 billion for the 21st consecutive year, according to the report.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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3/19/24
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In 2022, Mankiller was among the first women honored by appearing on a series of quarters, along with renowned poet and activist Maya Angelou and physicist and astronaut Sally Ride.
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By Julie Reed, Penn State
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3/19/24
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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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3/19/24
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Commissioner Nick Nesta defeated Eric Mock with 61% of the vote for Seat #4, while Nadia Anderson defeated Darryl Richardson with 55% of the vote for Seat #3.
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From Staff Reports
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3/19/24
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Welcome to Election Day 2024, Apopka! The polls open at 7 am and close at 7 pm, but The Apopka Voice will be here all day with updates and breaking news once we have the final results.
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From Staff Reports
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3/18/24
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“Farming is a Business” is designed for entrepreneurs interested in starting a farm business and for new farmers looking to expand their operations.
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From UF/IFAS
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3/18/24
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The project will build 180–200 single-family homes on 50 acres with gridded streets and sidewalks. The units will be targeted to be affordable to residents at 30–80% of the area median income, with rents as low as $674 for a two-bedroom house.
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Would today’s America, reeling from a yearslong housing affordability crisis, be better off if the experiment had worked?
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By Mark Dent, The Hustle
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3/18/24
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The state average rose 10 cents, setting a new 2024 high of $3.48 per gallon on Friday. Sunday's state average was $3.47 per gallon.
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From AAA
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3/18/24
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In case you missed it. The Apopka News Week in Review includes seven articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on the shooting last weekend in Apopka.
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From Staff Reports
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3/17/24
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Election Day voters will have all the details they need to make an informed decision. News stories, features, endorsements, and The Apopka Voice Digital Forum are all in one place!
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From Staff Reports
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3/17/24
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UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media in the areas of family life, youth development, natural resources, horticulture, and agriculture.
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From UF/IFAS
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3/17/24
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Despite the increase in the number of people enrolled in Medicaid, Florida removed more than 3,000 fewer people from the program, according to the February report.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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3/17/24
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On April 8th, millions of Americans across the United States will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to view a total solar eclipse.
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By Christopher Palma, Penn State
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3/17/24
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At approximately 11:36 am on Saturday, the Apopka Police Department responded to calls reporting shots fired and, upon arrival, discovered a 33-year-old male inside a vehicle with gunshot wounds.
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From Staff Reports
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3/14/24
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The 2650 Foundation strives to continue Austin’s legacy by raising awareness of the importance of safety and training through educational scholarships and opportunities. Equally important to the foundation’s efforts are mentorship and mental health.
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From the 2650 Foundation
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3/14/24
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Some Florida lawmakers have proposed bills requiring everyone who employs outdoor workers to educate them about heat illness and provide workers with adequate drinking water, access to shade, and 10-minute recovery breaks in extreme heat.
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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3/14/24
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Observed annually throughout April, the campaign champions early childhood literacy by inviting area residents to Head Start centers for classroom reading.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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3/14/24
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The Festival of St. Patrick began in the 17th century as a religious and cultural commemoration of the bishop who brought Christianity to Ireland.
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By James Farrelly, University of Dayton
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3/14/24
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Audubon staff work with resource managers and volunteers to install several miles of string, flagging, and informational signs in several areas.
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From Audubon Florida
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3/13/24
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On Tuesday night, the Central Florida Council of The Boy Scouts of America gave Becker one more experience - the 2024 Apopka Boy Scout Golden Eagle Award at a dinner held at the Highland Manor in Apopka.
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From Staff Reports
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3/13/24
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Hoping to alleviate the problem, lawmakers agreed to put $12,261,444 for the call center in the state budget for 2024-25, but Gov. Ron DeSantis has yet to sign off on it, and he can veto various budget items.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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3/13/24
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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
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3/13/24
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For Frances Willard, prohibition was just one of her many interests. Through her slogan, “Do Everything,” she challenged women to become politically active, encouraging them to embrace any issues they saw as important.
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By Christopher H. Evans, Boston University
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3/13/24
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To determine your opinion, you will want to watch the previous meetings. Then, attend the March meeting to speak during the public comment period.
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By Dr. Phyllis Olmstead
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3/12/24
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