Hope CommUnity Center has postponed Apopka PRIDE 2026 because of Saturday’s forecast for inclement weather; a new date will be announced. Heavy rainfall and saturated roads will also close the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive to motorized vehicles Oct. 9–12.
Apopka police reported arrests involving carjacking, sexual battery, aggravated assault, DUI, and other charges during the week of September 27 through October 3. The department also recorded 1,587 calls for service, 53 citations, and 35 crashes.
Florida pool owners can improve safety by maintaining pool surfaces and surrounding areas, supervising children and addressing potential hazards before accidents occur.
Florida Power & Light and the Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association are partnering to train first responders on battery energy storage systems. More than 200 firefighters and emergency personnel have completed the program this year as FPL expands its use of battery storage across Florida.
The Apopka Development Review Committee will consider several residential projects Wednesday, including 363 apartments at The Ridge and the second phase of Crescent Ridge. Two Kelly Park Road proposals, a seven-lot subdivision and six special events, are also on the agenda.
Energy decisions should work like other choices families and businesses make based on their needs, priorities, and budgets, according to Lake Apopka Natural Gas District CEO Brent Haywood. During Public Natural Gas Week, Haywood argues that preserving natural gas infrastructure gives current and future Apopka residents another option rather than requiring them to use it.
The Mammolink Mammography bus will visit Apopka on October 29 to provide free or low-cost breast cancer screenings for eligible women. The mobile unit will be at the Community Health Center, 225 E. Seventh St., from 8 am to 4 pm.
The Apopka Police Department reported five burglaries the week of September 27 through October 3: three vehicle burglaries, one residential burglary, and one commercial burglary.
Prepare for fall hunting season with an overview of ammunition considerations for deer, waterfowl and small game, plus tips for regulations and preparation.
The Apopka City Commission will review the South Apopka annexation feasibility study results and consider extending the Community Redevelopment Agency at its October 7 meeting. The agenda also includes a 502-home development plan, a 55-home rezoning proposal, and three separate annexation requests.
Hope CommUnity Center will host Apopka PRIDE 2026 on Saturday, October 10, with an afternoon of performances, health services, local vendors, and community activities. This year’s “Bloom Without Permission” theme focuses on LGBTQ+ visibility, resilience, and community during National Coming Out Day weekend.
Florida’s restrictions on automated license plate readers along state highways have brought new attention to how the technology is used in Apopka. While APD says the cameras help solve crimes and locate missing or wanted people, questions remain about data retention, outside access and oversight.
A congressional proposal could return federal wetlands permitting authority to Florida, potentially changing one layer of environmental review for developments in Apopka. The issue has a local connection as city officials recently reviewed wetland mitigation associated with the Bronson Lake Drive extension at The Ridge.
Florida drivers are seeing relief at the pump as gas prices fell 34 cents per gallon in nine days, bringing Sunday’s state average to its lowest level in nearly four weeks. Listed Apopka prices ranged from $3.84 at Sam’s Club to $4.19 at several stations.
Real Faces of Homelessness with Pastor Scott, Part 2 - podcast series from Matthew's Hope Ministries.
South Apopka’s annexation study and proposed City Hall changes made for a busy week of local news. Also making headlines were a proposed resource center, infrastructure concerns surrounding 165 homes, and more than 30 Apopka firefighters who completed the Tunnel to Towers run despite a storm.
Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta said Amendment 3 could reduce city revenue by $7 million in its first year and $11.5 million in its second. Speaking alongside four other municipal leaders, he discussed potential effects on city services and residents’ expectations.
The Apopka CRA’s latest project report shows progress on downtown amenities, housing renovations, and a proposed homeless resource center. However, the fiscal year 2027 budget removed two pedestrian improvement projects due to inactivity, while the master plan update and the second phase of the Downtown Apopka Trail remain pending.
Orange County Public Schools students will get new opportunities to read, create, and experience live theater during the 2026–27 school year through a collaboration between the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools and POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance (PSC).
A feasibility study finds that annexing South Apopka is legally and physically achievable, but estimates approximately $30.5 million in capital needs for police, fire, and public services. The City Commission will discuss the report on October 7 and consider a procedural step needed to keep a possible March 2027 referendum on track.
