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In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review
In case you missed it. The Apopka News Week in Review includes five articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on The Apopka Voice's 10th Anniversary. more
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The property at 797 Wells Street, also known as The Apopka Athletic Complex, is approximately 14 acres and appraised at just under $600,000. The Council voted 5-0 in October to lease part of it to the Rotary Club, but then the deal hit a snag a month later.
City Council still searching for solutions to Apopka Rotary's community center proposal
The property at 797 Wells Street, also known as The Apopka Athletic Complex, is approximately 14 acres and appraised at just under $600,000. The Council voted 5-0 in October to lease part of it to the Rotary Club, but then the deal hit a snag a month later. more
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The Starter Home: A forgotten path to affordable housing
A starter home, in its traditional sense, is the smallest increment of development, designed to be affordable, flexible, and expandable over time. These homes were once common and offered a path to gradual investment and growth. more
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Lake Pearl in Apopka.
In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review
In case you missed it. The Apopka News Week in Review includes seven articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details about the progress made on the Apopka Public Safety Building. more
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Apopka City Council takes the next step to build its public safety complex
The unanimous decision, made at its March meeting, comes as city officials struggled to reach an agreement with the property owners, who rejected a fair market value offer, according to Mayor Bryan Nelson.  more
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Camp Wewa
Hop on over to Camp Wewa for Breakfast with the Bunny 
The City of Apopka Parks and Recreation Department and Camp Wewa are excited to invite families to this year’s Breakfast with the Bunny event on April 19th. more
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In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review
In case you missed it. The Apopka News Week in Review includes five articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on nine new police officers at the APD. more
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Black History Month: Apopka celebrates its legends
The “Legends of Apopka” project began in 2022 as an initiative to recognize Black residents who have shaped the city’s history. more
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Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley swears in nine new APD officers.
Apopka Police Department swears in nine new officers
With the officers sworn in yesterday and those currently in the academy, the APD's total sworn personnel count now stands at 135. more
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Apopka honors its African American heroes on Tuesday
As part of the month-long recognition, the city will host its third annual “Celebrating Apopka Legends” event on Tuesday, February 25th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Apopka Community Center. more
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City Council recognizes Apopka's Future Farmers of America
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson officially proclaimed February 15th–22nd, as Future Farmers of America Week in Apopka. more
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In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review
In case you missed it, The Apopka News Week in Review includes five articles that shaped the City—all in one place... including details about a proposed affordable housing project from the Apopka CRA. more
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City progressing with multiple parks, trails and recreational projects
During the February 19th Apopka City Council meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Radley Williams provided updates on developments, including the nearly complete Apopka Action Sports Park, the Downtown Apopka Trail expansion, and a new inclusive playground. more
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Parks and Recreation are not 'superfluous' to the neighborhoods inside the Apopka CRA
The Apopka CRA Board discussed the idea of turning a city-owned property on South 8th Street and Highland Avenue into either six new homes, five new homes, four bigger homes, or four homes and a pocket park. more
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Purcellville, Virginia.
Is Apopka in a 'growth Ponzi scheme'?
Purcellville, a town of 9,000, is considering taking on $34 million in new debt to cover a long list of deferred utility infrastructure projects. Local leaders now have only bad options. more
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In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review
In case you missed it, the Apopka News Week in Review includes five articles that shaped the City—all in one place, including details on a plan to fix Border Lake. more
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Spring in Apopka: 63rd Annual Art & Foliage Festival returns to Kit Land Nelson Park in April
The festival showcases the work of artisans and crafters, and top foliage growers from Central Florida. Highlights this year include the 2025 spotlight plant, Ananas comosus, a  pineapple variety known as Sugarloaf, and a Bald Cypress tree giveaway. more
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Border Lake.
Can Apopka and Orange County work together to fix the Border Lake flooding issue?
Border Lake flooding is scheduled to be discussed at the Apopka City Council's February 19th meeting, with Orange County on the agenda to present a potential solution. more
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Should Apopka implement a moratorium on development?
Olsen: "Given the current development already approved and given the operational, infrastructure and growth challenges that Apopka faces we should IMMEDIATELY implement a development moratorium." more
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Affordable Housing, Pocket Park, or Homeless Resource Center? CRA decides on 8th Street property at Wednesday meeting
So what will it be? Affordable housing? A pocket park? A homeless resource center? Here's your chance to weigh-in and express your opinion on this property and on the direction the CRA takes in the future. more
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In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review
In case you missed it. The Apopka News Week in Review includes five articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on the Blue-Green Algae alert for Lake Apopka. more
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Could Apopka be getting a Mountain Bike/Pump Track facility?
Mountain Biking in Apopka? City Council hears early-stage proposal
While still in the early discussion phase, the proposed adaptive trail and pump track would allow riders of all abilities, including those using adaptive bikes, to enjoy cycling in an inclusive and welcoming environment.  more
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Rod Olsen speaks to a small group that still remains for the public comments at the end of a four-hour Apopka City Council meeting.
Border Lake, Warming Centers, DEI, and a moratorium on development featured topics during public comments
The Apopka Voice will publish the highlights of public comments as they appear on Commissioner Nick Nesta's Seat #4 Facebook page live feed after the meeting concludes and the video is turned off. more
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Updating Developing News: Nelson pushes back on Moore's claim about presenting at the Feb. 5th City Council meeting
Border Lake is a closed-drainage basin with impacts from SR 436, Seminole County, Orange County, and the City of Apopka. Recently, it has been a particularly hot topic in Apopka. more
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A look at the flooding in 2024.
Developing Story: Moore denied time to present County's Border Lake solution at Apopka City Council meeting
Border Lake is a closed-drainage basin with impacts from SR 436, Seminole County, Orange County, and the City of Apopka. more
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