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Florida law enforcement officials express concern about scams on seniors

4 days ago | theapopkavoice.com | Mitch Perry

A host of top law enforcement officers briefed reporters in Tampa on Monday about their concerns about senior citizens in Florida being scammed by prisoners, although they offered few details. They did say that the culprits exploiting older Florida residents are state prisoners whose weapons in these cases are contraband phones, cryptocurrency, and drone devices.
Moore and Nelson debate affordable housing development in Apopka on social media

1 week ago | theapopkavoice.com | Reggie Connell

“I hope the transportation impact fees will help with the Plymouth-Sorrento/441 intersection improvements,” Nelson wrote on the day Moore posted. “Affordable housing abates impact fees,” Moore responded. “That was mentioned by Mayor (Jerry) Demings.”Then on Tuesday, four days after his first comment, Nelson posted another question in the thread to Moore.
Breaking News: Velazquez confirms she will defend Seat #2

3 weeks ago | theapopkavoice.com | Reggie Connell

Apopka Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez is ready to make history - again. Velazquez confirmed she will run for a full third term on the City Commission—Seat #2. On Wednesday, The Apopka Voice texted all four city commissioners and an Apopka resident, Marsha Summersill, inquiring if they would run for mayor, city commission, or the Orange County Commission (Seat 2) in 2026. This will be her seventh appearance on an Apopka ballot in the last 12 years, including general elections and runoffs.
Could Coretta Anthony-Smith be a new voice in the Florida Legislature?

3 weeks ago | theapopkavoice.com | Reggie Connell

Welcome to the Florida Senate District 15 special election. In most campaigns, candidates dig in deep, anticipating a marathon of political twists and turns over the course of months until, ultimately, many moons down the trail, election day takes center stage. That's not the case in SD-15.
Developing Story: Nelson files to run for third-term as Apopka Mayor

3 weeks ago | theapopkavoice.com | Reggie Connell

The race is on!Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson announced his intention to run for a third term in office during an interview published in The Apopka Chief on Monday. Nelson filed with the City Clerk's office on May 1st. His announcement sets up a long-anticipated election matchup - Nelson vs. Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore. Moore filed to run for mayor on April 7th. Related: Who will run for Mayor of Apopka in 2026? If either candidate wins the office, it would be historically notable.
Medicaid cuts could rock state’s budget, provider pay, and the care being delivered

1 month ago | theapopkavoice.com | Christine Sexton

Amid political dysfunction in Tallahassee, advocates for the poor are more worried about potential Medicaid budget cuts in Washington, D.C., than the fallout that could happen over the next few days and weeks in the Florida Capitol. Related: As Medicaid funding receives scrutiny, here's how it provides care for 72 million Americans.
House marries insurance litigation changes to phosphate mining bill

1 month ago | theapopkavoice.com | Jackie Llanos

By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix The House tacked on a Friday proposal that would award attorney’s fees to the winning party in insurance litigation to a Senate bill that would extend new legal protections to phosphate mining companies. The House’s modified version of SB 832 couples insurance litigation changes the Senate has refused to consider with a proposal the chamber already approved. Gov.
Is your phone listening to you? We fact-checked five surveillance myths

1 month ago | theapopkavoice.com | Kathleen Caulderwood

Mirrors that track workout reps, pillows that silence snores—smart technology is constantly evolving. Our phones are some of the smartest and most ubiquitous. By 2024, 9 in 10 Americans owned a smartphone, up from just 35% in 2011, according to Pew Research Center. Related: Here's how to maintain healthy smartphone habits. While these innovations offer convenience, they often come with a hidden cost: privacy.
Judge finds manatee die-off proves Florida broke endangered species law

1 month ago | theapopkavoice.com | Craig Pittman

Back in the 1990s, when I was on the criminal court beat, I sat through more murder trials than Perry Mason and Ben Matlock combined. Every case concerned a tragedy, but occasionally there were moments of comedy. One case involved two hitmen who were so inept, they got lost trying to find their target in St. Petersburg. They were so lost, they wound up in Tampa. Related: Florida wildlife organization wins lawsuit over FDEP to protect Manatees.
Next Step Foundation faces a pivotal year in Apopka’s ongoing homelessness crisis

1 month ago | theapopkavoice.com | Reggie Connell

Apopka's only organization trying to combat homelessness locally made an all-or-nothing plea. The Next Step Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting Apopka’s unhoused population, has announced a plan for the coming year: secure a location for a drop-in center and temporary lodging facility, or disband the organization entirely.