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The committee will also review a construction site plan for a commercial retail development at 1250 Ocoee Apopka Road.
Development Review Committee examining retail, industrial, and subdivision proposals on Wednesday
The Apopka Development Review Committee will examine three development proposals during its March 18 meeting at City Hall, including plans for retail buildings, an industrial site, and a residential subdivision. The agenda includes projects on Hermit Smith Road, Ocoee Apopka Road, and near Kelly Park Road. 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 an Apopka election for the ages! more
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Nelson's endorsement of Moore reshapes the Apopka mayoral runoff, but turnout and Nesta momentum may decide the outcome
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson’s endorsement of Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore has introduced a new dynamic into the city’s April 14 mayoral runoff. But with turnout likely to drop significantly from the first round, the race between Moore and City Commissioner Nick Nesta may ultimately be decided by which campaign can bring its voters back to the polls. more
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Moore, Nesta square off in mayoral runoff forum
Apopka Involved Voters will host a mayoral runoff forum on March 23 at Victory Church, giving residents an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates competing to lead the city. The event will be moderated by Dr. Hank Dunn and livestreamed. more
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Apopka City Hall.
Developing Story: Nelson endorses Moore in mayoral runoff election
.Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson has endorsed Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore in the April 14 mayoral runoff election. Nelson, who finished third in the March 10 general election behind Commissioner Nick Nesta and Moore, said he plans to support Moore’s campaign and work toward a smooth leadership transition. more
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Upset, Landslide, or Earthquake? Apopka voters reshape city politics, oust incumbents, and send the mayor’s race to a runoff
Apopka voters delivered a dramatic political shakeup Tuesday night, approving term limits and voting out two incumbents, including a sitting mayor. The results also sent the mayor’s race to an April 14 runoff between City Commissioner Nick Nesta and Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore. more
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A new day, and a new way for Apopka
Apopka resident Rod Olsen says the city has an opportunity to reset its direction following the 2026 municipal election. In this guest opinion column, Olsen outlines a series of reforms he believes could improve transparency, infrastructure planning, and public accountability. more
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Candidates react after Apopka's record-breaking election sends the mayor’s race to a runoff, and decides three council seats
Apopka’s 2026 municipal election reshaped the city’s political landscape, sending the mayor’s race to an April runoff and deciding three City Council seats. Candidates across the ballot shared reflections following the results of one of the city’s highest-turnout municipal elections in recent years. more
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Breaking News: Nesta, Moore headed to runoff; Velazquez re-elected, Ruth, Baron claim seats 1 and 4
Apopka City Commissioner Nick Nesta and Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore will face each other in an April 14th runoff after neither candidate secured a majority in Tuesday’s mayoral election. Voters also reelected Diane Velazquez and chose Sam Ruth and Yesenia Baron in the Seat 1 and Seat 4 elections. more
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Election Day arrives in Apopka as voters decide mayor, three city commission races, and eight charter amendment options
After nearly a year of campaigning, Apopka voters will decide four city races today, including the contest for mayor. More than 5,100 residents have already cast ballots through early voting and vote-by-mail, with thousands more expected before polls close tonight. more
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The Apopka Voice 2026 Election Guide: Candidates, Debates, Voting Information, and Analysis
As Apopka voters head to the polls, The Apopka Voice has assembled its 2026 Election Guide to help readers follow the races that will shape the city’s leadership. The guide includes candidate features, debate coverage, voting information, analysis, and other key reporting from throughout the campaign season. more
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Early voting surge on Sunday sets the stage for Election Day in Apopka
A late surge of voters on the final day of early voting pushed Apopka’s total ballots cast to more than 5,100 ahead of Election Day. With most registered voters still yet to participate, turnout on March 10 will determine whether the city surpasses its 2022 election totals. 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 Apopka mayoral race. more
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Seven Voices: The turning points that led Apopka employees, former administrators, and a department head to speak out about City Hall
Seven current and former Apopka officials and employees shared their experiences with The Apopka Voice, describing the personal and professional turning points that led them to come forward. Their accounts provide a behind-the-scenes look at infrastructure challenges, leadership conflicts, and workplace tensions inside Apopka City Hall. more
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Apopka City Commissioner Nadia Anderson.
City Council Dustup: Anderson claims emails show Nesta helped draft a complaint challenging her eligibility to serve on the City Council
Apopka City Commissioner Nadia Anderson publicly accused fellow Commissioner and mayoral candidate Nick Nesta of helping draft a lawsuit challenging her residency and coordinating efforts to remove her from office. Anderson made the allegations during a City Council meeting, saying emails show Nesta assisted in preparing the complaint months before it was filed. more
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Apopka voters cast 2,710 ballots as early voting picks up pace
More than 2,700 Apopka voters have already cast ballots ahead of the city’s March 10 municipal election. Early turnout includes a mix of vote-by-mail and in-person early voting, with the busiest early voting day so far drawing 386 voters. more
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Part Two: The budget, the backlog, and the cost of waiting
Apopka’s general fund reserves have grown to $30 million, but former city administrators say the budget tells a more complicated story. In Part Two of The State of the City, the series examines rising public safety costs, stacked capital deferrals, and warnings delivered during tense budget workshops before former City Administrator Jacob Smith was fired. more
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Apopka City Hall
Nelson responds to "State of the City" series
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson responds to The Apopka Voice’s three-part investigative series, "State of the City", disputing source credibility and questioning its reporting. more
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Apopka City Commissioner Diane Velazquez.
Commissioner Diane Velazquez urges residents to vote and calls for written administrative policies in Apopka
Apopka Commissioner Diane Velazquez is seeking voters' support on March 10, highlighting her commitment to written administrative policies, transparency, and continued service to the community. more
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Apopka City Hall.
Part One: “We’re Moving Backward”
While Apopka’s leadership highlights strong reserves and fiscal discipline, multiple current and former employees describe a very different reality inside the Public Services Department. In interviews with The Apopka Voice, they point to staffing shortages, deferred infrastructure, equipment concerns, and what several characterize as a culture of internal pressure and top-down control. 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 six articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on both the final mayoral and city commission debates. more
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Orlando Sentinel endorses Moore for mayor, backs Smith, Velazquez, and Harrison in commission races
The Orlando Sentinel editorial board has issued its endorsements in the 2026 Apopka municipal elections, supporting Christine Moore for mayor and backing Alexander Smith, Diane Velazquez and Malika Harrison in City Commission races. The board also detailed why it declined to support incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson and other challengers across the ballot. more
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Apopka Elections 2026: 1,251 vote-by-mail ballots already returned
More than 1,200 vote-by-mail ballots have already been received in the 2026 Apopka mayoral election, representing 3.23% of registered voters. Early voting begins Monday, March 2, with Election Day scheduled for March 10. more
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Debate highlights sharp contrasts in city commission candidates as voters weigh Apopka’s future
Candidates for Apopka City Council Seats 1, 2, and 4 offered competing visions for managing growth, controlling development, and reforming City Hall during recent debates. With eight charter amendments also on the ballot, voters face decisions that could reshape both leadership and the city’s governing structure. more
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Apopka City Commissioner Diane Velazquez is running for re-election to Seat #2 on the City Commission.
Velazquez urges voter participation ahead of March 10 election
Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez is encouraging Apopka residents to vote by mail, early, or in person in the March 10 city election. In a public statement, she emphasizes transparency, honesty, and community-focused decision-making as she seeks another term on the City Council. more
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