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Apopka honors Florida Emancipation Day with a mayoral proclamation
The proclamation outlines the historical significance of Florida Emancipation Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the state. more
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Apopka honors city clerks with proclamation during Council meeting
The proclamation celebrated the long-standing role of municipal clerks in the public sector, referring to the position as a “time-honored and vital part of local government” and “the oldest among public servants.” 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 new Apopka Deputy Chief. more
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Apopka City Hall
Olsen: "We look to you to lead and get us in front of our growth"
We look to you to ensure that we provide the needed budget to properly provide the Staff, equipment, supplies, and materials to get the job done in a timely and appropriate manner. No one wants to see a tax increase. To date, we have gotten what we have paid for. more
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Developing Story: Apopka City Council reverses course on public comments
Resolution 2025-19 reversed the divisive changes by Mayor Bryan Nelson in August 2024 that moved public comments to the end of meetings and removed them from the livestream feed entirely. more
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Developing Story: City Council votes 4-1 to approve new public comment resolution
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, Commissioners Nadia Anderson, Alexander Smith, and Diane Velazquez voted in favor of the resolution. Commissioner Nick Nesta voted against, preferring Resolution 2016-16, which allowed four minutes per speaker and no limitation on the amount of time/speakers. more
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Apopka City Hall
Quinn-Henry sworn in as Apopka Deputy Chief of Police
Lovetta Quinn-Henry, the former deputy chief at the Orlando Police Department, is also expected to become the Apopka Police Chief when Michael McKinley retires in October. 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 Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive's 10th Anniversary. more
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Apopka City Hall
Public Comments returning to the first part of City Council meetings?
According to the agenda packet, the Apopka City Council is set to reconsider its initial stance on public comments through a new resolution to formalize public participation procedures during council meetings. more
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The Lake Apopka Wildlife drive turns 10 this weekend.
Happy Birthday, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
​ This weekend marks a significant milestone for one of Florida’s most remarkable environmental success stories: the 10th anniversary of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. 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 Apopka's water restrictions. more
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Apopka enacts mandatory water restrictions as drought conditions continue
According to the St. Johns River Water Management District, restricted irrigation activities are permitted before 10 AM and after 4 PM and are limited to alternate days. more
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Next Step Foundation faces a pivotal year in Apopka’s ongoing homelessness crisis
The Next Step Foundation has set a clear timeline: if a suitable location for a drop-in center and temporary lodging is not secured within the next year, the board will disband and not renew its nonprofit status. more
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Apopka Police Department joins federal immigration enforcement amid state push
The state-forced decision has drawn scrutiny from residents and advocacy groups in Apopka, who fear it undermines trust between police and communities, particularly farmworkers and laborers, who form a large part of Apopka's population and history.   more
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City Council, APD raising awareness and supporting individuals with autism
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism spectrum disorder affects approximately one in 36 children and one in 45 adults in the United States. 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 the status of the Apopka CRA. more
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Apopka participates in Denim Day
The City of Apopka has officially proclaimed April 30th, 2025, as Denim Day, marking its fifth consecutive year participating in the national awareness campaign aimed at ending sexual violence and supporting survivors. more
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Apopka celebrates International Firefighters' Day
In a proclamation delivered at the April 16th City Council meeting, Mayor Bryan Nelson declared May 4th International Firefighters’ Day—a citywide tribute to the men and women who put their lives on the line daily and to those who never made it home. more
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Downtown Apopka.
Downtown Apopka at a Crossroads: Will CRA funds spark a comeback - or be killed in Tallahassee?
Winter Garden and Apopka both began their CRAs in the early 1990s. The Winter Garden CRA created an explicit plan and measurable deliverables. Apopka’s CRA documents were just aspirational. more
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Fear and Resistance: Apopka immigrant communities navigate rising ICE activity, harsh laws, and economic fallout
With recent changes to federal and state laws, there has been a growth of hostility towards immigrants in the community, as well as concerning ICE raids used to enforce new rules. more
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Apopka CRA dollars at work: Domino’s building getting a facelift
Originally constructed as a gas station, the building has long stood as a landmark at one of the city's most prominent intersections. 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 the violations the Florida Department of Environmental Protection hit Apopka with on Golden Gem. more
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Orange County Commissioner files to run for Mayor of Apopka this morning at City Hall.
Breaking News: Moore files to run for Mayor of Apopka
The Apopka Voice has learned that Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore filed papers with Apopka City Clerk Susan Bone this morning to run for Mayor of Apopka. more
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Apopka City Council honors Forest Lake Academy students for their "Day of Service"
The initiative is based on the school’s “2035 Principle of Service,” which emphasizes the value of giving back to others and aligns with Acts 20:35, teaching that it is more blessed to give than to receive. 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 Border Lake. more
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