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Mayor Nick Nesta says Apopka’s permanent city administrator is lined up, but a public records request produced only interim administrator Brian Mater’s application and résumé. The city confirmed the position was publicly posted but left questions about the candidate, an anticipated March start, and Mater’s possible move to chief of staff unanswered.
Apopka’s next City Administrator: A promise, a placeholder, and unanswered questions
Mayor Nick Nesta says Apopka’s permanent city administrator is lined up, but a public records request produced only interim administrator Brian Mater’s application and résumé. The city confirmed the position was publicly posted but left questions about the candidate, an anticipated March start, and Mater’s possible move to chief of staff unanswered. more
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Apopka planning commissioners examined tree preservation, connected open spaces, and the potential costs and benefits of future data centers during a Tuesday workshop. During their regular meeting, they approved a child care permit and recommended approval of a commercial land use amendment and residential rezoning.
Planning Commission weighs open space rules and data centers, approves child care permit
The Apopka Planning Commission examined tree preservation, connected open spaces, and the potential costs and benefits of future data centers during a Tuesday workshop. During their regular meeting, they approved a child care permit and recommended approval of a commercial land use amendment and residential rezoning. more
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The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency will meet Thursday, November 12, to consider downtown initiatives involving a pocket park, historic markers, and pedestrian improvements near Kit Land Nelson Park. The 2 pm meeting also includes Fifth Street lighting, termination of the Station Street agreement, and a CRA work plan update.
Pocket park initiative, pedestrian improvements on CRA agenda
The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency will meet Thursday, November 12, to consider downtown initiatives involving a pocket park, historic markers, and pedestrian improvements near Kit Land Nelson Park. The 2 pm meeting also includes Fifth Street lighting, termination of the Station Street agreement, and a CRA work plan update. more
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The Station Street project was once pitched as a transformational development that could redefine downtown Apopka with housing, restaurants, public space, and trail connections. Now, city leaders are considering a formal default notice after developers allegedly failed to submit required plans under the project agreement.
Station Street project heads toward cancellation as CRA considers mutual termination
Apopka’s CRA will consider a mutual termination agreement Thursday that would end the stalled Station Street redevelopment deal for up to 60 affordable apartments, a public plaza and trail improvements. The developer has signed the document, but the supplied copy remains unsigned by the city and CRA and attributes the project’s halt to environmental clearance issues. more
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.
Apopka prepares to honor veterans with ceremony, community support and special offers
Apopka will honor veterans at 11 am. The ceremony will be held Wednesday, November 11, at Kit Land Nelson Park, with Vietnam veteran Loretta Forlaw serving as the guest speaker. The surrounding week includes a job fair, community programming, and special offers, including free meals and haircuts, discounted groceries, and complimentary attraction admission. more
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Apopka’s Planning Commission will hold an open-space workshop at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, November 10, followed by its regular meeting at 5:30 pm. Three public hearings concern a proposed Chandler Road daycare, a future land-use amendment near Kelly Park Road, and a rezoning request on Sir Arthur Court.
Open space workshop, daycare proposal lead Planning Commission agendas
Apopka’s Planning Commission will hold an open-space workshop at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, November 10, followed by its regular meeting at 5:30 pm. Three public hearings concern a proposed Chandler Road daycare, a future land-use amendment near Kelly Park Road, and a rezoning request on Sir Arthur Court. more
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A heated City Commission exchange and election victories for Kamia Brown and Jarod Fox lead this week’s “In Case You Missed It.” Catch up on those stories: Mayor Nick Nesta’s call for accountability, our post-election analysis, development concerns, and the Apopka Police Department’s reaccreditation.
In Case You Missed It: City Hall tensions, election upsets, and a milestone for the APD
A heated City Commission exchange and election victories for Kamia Brown and Jarod Fox lead this week’s “In Case You Missed It.” Catch up on those stories: Mayor Nick Nesta’s call for accountability, our post-election analysis, development concerns, and the Apopka Police Department’s reaccreditation. more
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The Apopka Amphitheater will host “Love Story,” an unofficial Taylor Swift tribute, from 5 to 7 pm on Saturday. The concert is part of the city’s free Saturday Sounds series.
The Week Ahead: Planning hearings, Veterans Day and a CRA meeting on Apopka’s calendar
Apopka’s Nov. 9-15 calendar includes Planning Commission hearings, a Veterans Day ceremony and a rescheduled CRA meeting Thursday at 2 p.m., with no agenda available yet. Saturday brings a morning park cleanup and a free Taylor Swift tribute concert at the Apopka Amphitheater. more
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Three years after criticizing City Commission bickering and advocating for collegial government, Commissioner Nadia Anderson clashed with Mayor Nick Nesta over the city's support for the Heart and Soul Music Festival. The exchange included accusations of dishonesty, but commissioners unanimously approved the related budget amendment.
Anderson’s 2023 call for collegial government contrasts with clash over Heart and Soul Music Festival funding
Three years after criticizing City Commission bickering and advocating for collegial government, Commissioner Nadia Anderson clashed with Mayor Nick Nesta over the city's support for the Heart and Soul Music Festival. The exchange included accusations of dishonesty, but commissioners unanimously approved the related budget amendment. more
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A heated exchange between Mayor Nick Nesta and Commissioner Nadia Anderson preceded a unanimous vote to suspend commissioner discretionary spending Wednesday. The decision followed competing proposals to tighten event spending rules or redirect attention toward infrastructure and the financial implications of Amendment 3.
City Commission suspends discretionary spending after heated exchange
A heated exchange between Mayor Nick Nesta and Commissioner Nadia Anderson preceded a unanimous vote to suspend commissioner discretionary spending Wednesday. The decision followed competing proposals to tighten event spending rules or redirect attention toward infrastructure and the financial implications of Amendment 3. more
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Mayor Nick Nesta says Apopka must stop accepting delayed projects and postponed repairs as normal. In this op/ed, he outlines a commitment to clear priorities, fair treatment of employees, and honest reporting on his administration’s progress.l
Nesta: Apopka deserves accountability and results at City Hall
Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta says Apopka must stop accepting delayed projects and postponed repairs as normal. In this op/ed, he outlines a commitment to clear priorities, fair treatment of employees, and honest reporting on his administration’s progress. more
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Questions about a secondary access road, paving requirements, and potential occupancy delays dominated the Apopka Development Review Committee’s Nov. 4 discussion of Ridgebrook. The committee also reviewed needed revisions to the Apopka K-8 Charter School plat and recommended approval of a Crossroads at Kelly Park park tract.
Ridgebrooke access concerns lead DRC discussion; Kelly Park tract advances
Questions about a secondary access road, paving requirements, and potential occupancy delays dominated the Apopka Development Review Committee’s Nov. 4 discussion of Ridgebrooke. The committee also reviewed needed revisions to the Apopka K-8 Charter School plat and recommended approval of a Crossroads at Kelly Park park tract. more
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The Apopka City Commission will review its discretionary funds policy and consider reimbursing the Recreation Department for $8,344.32 in Heart & Soul Fest expenses. The Nov. 4 meeting also includes traffic safety grants, Christmas parade street closures, and a proposed firefighter retirement plan amendment.
City Commission to review discretionary spending, consider Heart & Soul reimbursement
The Apopka City Commission will review its discretionary funds policy and consider reimbursing the Recreation Department for $8,344.32 in Heart & Soul Fest expenses. The Nov. 4 meeting also includes traffic safety grants, Christmas parade street closures and a proposed firefighter retirement plan amendment. more
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Country music star Tyler Hubbard will headline K92.3’s fifth annual Jingle Jam at the Apopka Amphitheater on Sunday, Dec. 6. Presented by Attorney Dan Newlin, the holiday concert features six acts, with general admission tickets starting at $25 plus a ticketing fee.
Tyler Hubbard to headline K92.3’s Jingle Jam at Apopka Amphitheater
Country music star Tyler Hubbard will headline K92.3’s fifth annual Jingle Jam at the Apopka Amphitheater on Sunday, Dec. 6. Presented by Attorney Dan Newlin, the holiday concert features six acts, with general admission tickets starting at $25 plus a ticketing fee. more
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Apopka’s Development Review Committee will consider a K-8 charter school plat, proposed Ridgebrooke subdivision changes, and an amenity park at Crossroads at Kelly Park on Nov. 4. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. in the City Hall Commission Chambers.
DRC to review charter school plat, Ridgebrooke changes and Kelly Park amenity park
Apopka’s Development Review Committee will consider a K-8 charter school plat, proposed Ridgebrooke subdivision changes and an amenity park at Crossroads at Kelly Park on Nov. 4. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. in the City Hall Commission Chambers. more
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The Apopka Police Department has earned its third state reaccreditation, marking its first renewal under Chief Lovetta Quinn-Henry. Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez and Commissioner Sam Ruth praised the achievement and emphasized the importance of professional policing and public trust.
Apopka Police Department earns reaccreditation, a first under Chief Quinn-Henry
The Apopka Police Department has earned its third state reaccreditation, marking its first renewal under Chief Lovetta Quinn-Henry. Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez and Commissioner Sam Ruth praised the achievement and emphasized the importance of professional policing and public trust. more
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Mayor Nick Nesta promised leadership changes at City Hall, while questions remained about filling three key positions, and three Apopka development proposals needed revisions after DRC review. Florida honored John Anderson’s legacy with recognition for “Seminole Wind” and plans for tributes in his hometown. Also in this week’s roundup: once-a-week watering beginning in November and Orange County’s latest round of medical debt relief.
In Case You Missed It: City Hall changes, John Anderson honored and medical debt relief
Questions about Apopka’s next leadership team and Florida’s tribute to hometown country music star John Anderson lead this week’s look back. Catch up on those stories, development reviews, seasonal watering restrictions and another $199 million in medical debt relief for Orange County residents. more
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Apopka commissioners will review discretionary spending Wednesday, then return Friday to consider ratifying four department leaders, including a chief financial officer. The week also brings development reviews, Camp Wewa’s Parents’ Night Out, and the Horsepower for Heroes car show.
Leadership votes, spending decisions and Horsepower for Heroes in Apopka
Apopka commissioners will review discretionary spending Wednesday, then return Friday to consider ratifying four department leaders, including a chief financial officer. The week also brings development reviews, Camp Wewa’s Parents’ Night Out, and the Horsepower for Heroes car show. more
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Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta told commissioners on October 21 that he expected to assemble his leadership and support teams within two to three weeks. The city administrator application deadline has passed, and the finance director and chief of staff positions are not posted, raising questions about how the city will fill those roles.
Nesta promises leadership changes as questions remain about three key positions
Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta told commissioners on October 21 that he expected to assemble his leadership and support teams within two to three weeks. The city administrator application deadline has passed, and the finance director and chief of staff positions are not posted, raising questions about how the city will fill those roles. more
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Orange County Mosquito Control plans aerial mosquito spraying over parts of Apopka and Pine Hills beginning around 7 pm on Friday, October 30. Residents may see low-flying aircraft and should monitor official county communications for weather-related schedule changes.
Aerial mosquito spraying planned Friday over parts of Apopka
Orange County Mosquito Control plans aerial mosquito spraying over parts of Apopka and Pine Hills beginning around 7 pm Friday, October 30. Residents may see low-flying aircraft and should monitor official county communications for weather-related schedule changes. more
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Three development applications need additional work after the Apopka Development Review Committee recommended denial during its Oct. 28 meeting. A fourth application, a future land use amendment for recently annexed property on Clark Connelly Road, received a recommendation for approval.
Three Apopka development proposals need revisions after DRC review
Three development applications need additional work after the Apopka Development Review Committee recommended denial during its Oct. 28 meeting. A fourth application, a future land use amendment for recently annexed property on Clark Connelly Road, received a recommendation for approval. more
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Apopka police listed six burglaries in their Oct. 18-24 report: three residential, two vehicle, and one commercial. Four of the incidents were reported Oct. 18, with the remaining two reported Oct. 20 and Oct. 23.
APD responds to six burglary reports
Apopka police listed six burglaries in their Oct. 18-24 report: three residential, two vehicle, and one commercial. Four of the incidents were reported Oct. 18, with the remaining two reported Oct. 20 and Oct. 23. more
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Apopka’s Development Review Committee will consider a proposed warehouse use on Clarcona Road, an 11-lot replat on East Lisa Lane, and two returning residential applications on Wednesday. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. in the City Hall Commission Chambers.
Warehouse proposal, residential projects head to DRC
Apopka’s Development Review Committee will consider a proposed warehouse use on Clarcona Road, an 11-lot replat on East Lisa Lane, and two returning residential applications on Wednesday. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. in the City Hall Commission Chambers. more
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Apopka remembered hometown country music legend John Anderson and celebrated state recognition for Mead’s Bottom, while commissioners debated discretionary spending and legal services. This week’s roundup also includes Mayor Nick Nesta’s call for residents to find common ground and strengthen their community.
In case you missed it: Apopka remembers a music legend, honors its history and debates City Hall spending
Apopka remembered hometown country music legend John Anderson and celebrated state recognition for Mead’s Bottom, while commissioners debated discretionary spending and legal services. This week’s roundup also includes Mayor Nick Nesta’s call for residents to find common ground and strengthen their community. more
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Apopka closes October with free drive-thru trick-or-treating, four development applications scheduled for review, and the Apopka Works for All Town Hall.
Halloween Highway, development reviews, and town hall highlight Apopka’s week ahead
Apopka closes October with free drive-thru trick-or-treating, four development applications scheduled for review, and the Apopka Works for All Town Hall. The Oct. 26-31 calendar also includes Camp Wewa’s Climb Club and a Halloween morning run benefiting The Gina McReynolds Foundation. more
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