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Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta is encouraging residents to look beyond social media divisions and strengthen their community through everyday connections. In his latest message, he acknowledges questions about changes at City Hall and urges residents to support local businesses, enjoy city parks, and get involved.
Nesta urges Apopka residents to find common ground and build a stronger community
Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta is encouraging residents to look beyond social media divisions and strengthen their community through everyday connections. In his latest message, he acknowledges questions surrounding changes at City Hall while urging residents to support local businesses, enjoy city parks and get involved. more
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Commissioner Sam Ruth sought to revisit safeguards governing city-supported commissioner events, citing concerns about spending oversight.
Commissioners' discretionary spending debate turns contentious
A discussion about safeguards for commissioners’ discretionary spending escalated into accusations of racism and disagreements over the Hearts and Souls concert. The Apopka City Commission ultimately voted unanimously to leave the existing policy unchanged until further discussion on Nov. 4. more
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Florida has approved a state historical marker for Mead’s Bottom, one of Northwest Orange County’s oldest Black settlements. The designation recognizes a community’s role in Apopka’s development and follows three years of research and advocacy by the Apopka & Northwest Orange County Historical Society.
Mead’s Bottom earns state historical marker honoring Apopka’s Black history
Florida has approved a state historical marker for Mead’s Bottom, one of Northwest Orange County’s oldest Black settlements. The designation recognizes a community’s role in Apopka’s development and follows three years of research and advocacy by the Apopka & Northwest Orange County Historical Society. more
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Apopka officials are exploring legal representation options, including scheduled attorney hours at City Hall. The discussion drew support for greater access to counsel and concerns about pursuing changes while essential leadership positions remain vacant.
City Commission weighs bringing legal counsel into City Hall
Apopka officials are exploring legal representation options that could include scheduled attorney hours inside City Hall. The discussion drew support for greater access to counsel and concerns about pursuing changes while essential leadership positions remain vacant. more
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Apopka’s Development Review Committee approved a revised construction site plan for Crossroads at Kelly Park Phase 3B during its Oct. 21 meeting. Applicants for a Hogshead Road warehouse and Lux Car Wash agreed to address remaining city comments before resubmitting their plans.
DRC approves Kelly Park revision, seeks changes to warehouse and car wash plans
Apopka’s Development Review Committee approved a revised construction site plan for Crossroads at Kelly Park Phase 3B during its Oct. 21 meeting. Applicants for a Hogshead Road warehouse and Lux Car Wash agreed to address remaining city comments before resubmitting their plans. more
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The Apopka City Commission will discuss attorney representation and impact fees Wednesday before considering a 55-home development and three annexation ordinances. The October 21 meetings begin at 5 pm and 6 pm at City Hall, with public comment opportunities and a livestream.
City Commission to discuss legal representation, impact fees and 55-home development
The Apopka City Commission will discuss attorney representation and impact fees Wednesday before considering a 55-home development and three annexation ordinances. The October 21 meetings begin at 5 pm and 6 pm at City Hall, with public comment opportunities and a livestream. more
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Apopka’s Development Review Committee will consider a Hogshead Road warehouse, Lux Car Wash construction plans and revisions to Crossroads at Kelly Park Phase 3B on Oct. 21
Warehouse, car wash and Kelly Park revisions head to DRC
A proposed 30,000-square-foot warehouse, the first phase of Lux Car Wash and revised plans for Crossroads at Kelly Park Phase 3B are on Apopka’s Wednesday development review agenda. The committee meets at 9 a.m. Oct. 21 in the City Hall Commission Chambers. more
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Apopka is accepting applications for a vacant Planning Commission seat following former Chairman William Gusler’s June resignation amid disagreements over the board’s role in managing growth. City residents interested in helping review development proposals and guide land-use policy have until Nov. 6 to apply.
A seat at the table: Apopka seeks Planning Commission applicants after chairman’s resignation
Apopka is accepting applications for a vacant Planning Commission seat following former Chairman William Gusler’s June resignation amid disagreements over the board’s role in managing growth. City residents interested in helping review development proposals and guide land-use policy have until November 6 to apply. more
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City spending allegations, an open CRA board seat, and two more locally acquired dengue cases made headlines this week. Catch up on those stories, along with Mayor Nick Nesta’s commentary on city progress and a Christmas festival moving through development review. Photo is of Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta at the Town Hall for Homeless Resources September 24, 2026
In case you missed it: Spending allegations, a CRA vacancy, and a dengue update
City spending allegations, an open CRA board seat, and two more locally acquired dengue cases made headlines this week. Catch up on those stories, along with Mayor Nick Nesta’s commentary on city progress and a Christmas festival moving through development review. more
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Commissioner Nadia Anderson urged residents to move past the concert controversy, while readers kept asking for documentation to support her allegation of millions in wasteful city spending. The Apopka Voice’s Thursday article drew 24 likes, 46 comments, and three shares on its Facebook page, with Friday’s exchanges expanding the debate over spending and transparency.
Anderson seeks to move past concert controversy as readers demand spending records
Commissioner Nadia Anderson urged residents to move past the concert controversy, while readers kept asking for documentation to support her allegation of millions in wasteful city spending. The Apopka Voice’s Thursday article drew 24 likes, 46 comments, and three shares on its Facebook page, with Friday’s exchanges expanding the debate over spending and transparency. more
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Apopka faces a busy week of city business, including development reviews, code enforcement hearings, and a City Commission workshop and meeting. Residents can also attend a Bronson Peak community meeting with Mayor Nick Nesta, visit Camp Wewa’s Climb Club, or enjoy Saturday’s Halloween in the Park.
City meetings and Halloween fun on Apopka’s calendar highlight a busy schedule
Apopka faces a busy week of city business, including development reviews, code enforcement hearings, and a City Commission workshop and meeting. Residents can also attend a Bronson Peak community meeting with Mayor Nick Nesta, visit Camp Wewa’s Climb Club, or enjoy Saturday’s Halloween in the Park. more
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Apopka Commissioner Nadia Anderson responded to criticism of the city's support for the Hearts and Souls concert by alleging that Mayor Nick Nesta’s administration wasted millions of dollars in taxpayer funds. When asked to identify those expenditures, she characterized the claim as a generalization and provided no supporting documentation before publication.
Developing Story: Anderson alleges millions in wasteful city spending
Apopka Commissioner Nadia Anderson responded to criticism of city support for the Hearts and Souls concert by alleging millions of dollars in wasteful taxpayer spending under Mayor Nick Nesta’s administration. When asked to identify those expenditures, she characterized the claim as a generalization and provided no supporting documentation before publication. more
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Apopka is accepting applications through Nov. 6 for a vacant resident seat on its Community Redevelopment Agency Board. Applicants must live within the city and submit a resume, with preference given to CRA district business owners or operators and candidates with relevant professional or leadership experience.
Apopka seeks applicants for vacant CRA resident board seat
Apopka is accepting applications through Nov. 6 for a vacant resident seat on its Community Redevelopment Agency Board. Applicants must live within the city and submit a resume, with preference given to CRA district business owners or operators and candidates with relevant professional or leadership experience. more
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Apopka’s Development Review Committee approved plans for the Trader Mae's Christmas Festival, a two-day holiday market scheduled for Nov. 7–8. The committee also reviewed commercial redevelopment and logistics park plans that drew requests for revisions involving planning requirements, parking, and emergency access.
Christmas festival gets an early green light from the DRC
Apopka’s Development Review Committee approved plans for the Trader Mae's Christmas Festival, a two-day holiday market scheduled for Nov. 7–8. The committee also reviewed commercial redevelopment and logistics park plans that drew requests for revisions involving planning requirements, parking, and emergency access. more
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Mayor Nick Nesta at the Apopka Homeless Resources Town Hall in September 2026
Nesta: Progress takes time, but the work has started
Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta says his first six months in office have focused on improving communication, supporting city employees, and reorganizing City Hall. In this op-ed, he addresses residents’ concerns about sidewalks, roads, traffic, and water service while outlining plans to review utility finances and impact fees. more
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The Apopka Development Review Committee will review two construction site plans and a proposed Trader Maes Christmas Festival at its October 14 meeting. The meeting begins at 9 am in the Apopka City Hall Commission Chambers.
DRC to review redevelopment plans and Trader Maes Christmas Festival
The Apopka Development Review Committee will review two construction site plans and a proposed Trader Maes Christmas Festival at its October 14 meeting. The meeting begins at 9 am in the Apopka City Hall Commission Chambers. more
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The Apopka Police Department reported 10 burglaries during the week of Oct. 4-10, including five residential, three vehicle, and two commercial incidents. The weekly list includes two residential burglaries on Stonechapel Court and two vehicle burglaries on Nicole Lee Circle.
APD reports 10 burglaries for October 4-10
The Apopka Police Department reported 10 burglaries during the week of Oct. 4-10, including five residential, three vehicle, and two commercial incidents. The weekly list includes two residential reports on Stonechapel Court and two vehicle burglary reports on Nicole Lee Circle. more
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Camp Wewa
Development hearings, Friday football, and a family event at Camp Wewa highlight Apopka’s calendar
Development hearings, conservation office hours, and Camp Wewa activities highlight Apopka’s schedule for October 13–18. Apopka hosts Timber Creek Friday night, while Wekiva has no varsity game listed this week. more
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The Apopka Planning Commission will hold public hearings Tuesday on a proposed Chandler Road daycare center and a rezoning request involving three Sir Arthur Court properties. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, with opportunities for residents to comment on both proposals.
Planning Commission to consider daycare proposal and Sir Arthur Court rezoning
The Apopka Planning Commission will hold public hearings Tuesday on a proposed Chandler Road daycare center and a rezoning request involving three Sir Arthur Court properties. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, with opportunities for residents to comment on both proposals. more
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In Case You Missed It: Code violations, Flock cameras, and South Apopka annexation
A rejected code-enforcement settlement, concerns about Flock cameras and a South Apopka annexation proposal brought major community issues before city commissioners. Catch up on those stories, plus Matthew’s Hope’s possible expansion, development questions at Kelly Park and Mayor Nick Nesta’s perspective on city employees. more
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The Apopka City Commission unanimously rejected a proposed $30,000 code-enforcement settlement for nearly eight years of violations at a rental property. Commissioners questioned the settlement policy and discussed concerns about the conditions tenants had endured.
City Commission rejects $30,000 settlement for longstanding code violations on apartment complex
The Apopka City Commission unanimously rejected a proposed $30,000 code-enforcement settlement for nearly eight years of violations at a rental property, totaling $5.6 million. Commissioners questioned the settlement policy and discussed concerns about the conditions tenants had endured. more
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Residents urged the Apopka City Commission to reconsider its use of Flock license plate reader cameras, raising concerns about privacy, data handling, and tracking people’s movements.
Flock camera debate puts privacy concerns before city commission
Residents urged the Apopka City Commission to reconsider its use of Flock license plate reader cameras, raising concerns about privacy, data handling, and tracking people’s movements. more
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In this opinion column, Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta says that protecting taxpayers and supporting city employees are compatible goals. He outlines his rationale for restructuring leadership and urges a thorough review of spending before reducing services residents depend on.
Nesta: Taking care of Apopka means taking care of our employees too
In this opinion column, Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta says that protecting taxpayers and supporting city employees are compatible goals. He outlines his rationale for restructuring leadership and urges a thorough review of spending before reducing services residents depend on. more
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Former Apopka City Commissioner Alexander H. Smith speaks during the South Apopka annexation discussion: “That (Dowdell) lawsuit was 45 years ago, and here we are 45 years later still discussing the same issue. Our excuse for the past 8 years was that we needed to get this study done; now that it’s feasible, we no longer have an excuse.”
City Commission advances South Apopka annexation proposal toward 2028 ballot
The Apopka City Commission unanimously voted to advance the proposed annexation of South Apopka toward county consideration and a March 2028 referendum. Commissioners debated a projected $5.5 million funding gap, while historian Francina Boykin presented a petition opposing annexation. more
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Apopka’s Development Review Committee raised concerns about the Crossroads at Kelly Park commercial layout and its connection to a roadway funding agreement. The committee also reviewed upcoming events, including the Apopka Christmas Parade, K92.3’s Jingle Jam, and a Bee Gees tribute fundraiser.
DRC raises concerns over Crossroads at Kelly Park plans
Apopka’s Development Review Committee raised concerns about the Crossroads at Kelly Park commercial layout and its connection to a roadway funding agreement. The committee also reviewed upcoming events, including the Apopka Christmas Parade, K92.3’s Jingle Jam, and a Bee Gees tribute fundraiser. more
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