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The Golden Gem reclaimed water pond is 102.79 acres, located at 3513 Golden Gem Road in Apopka. Two separate ponds within the perimeter hold about 50 million and 200 million gallons of water, respectively.
City hit with three violations by FDEP for Golden Gem
The Order is dated April 2nd, 2025, and addressed to Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson. It outlines three violations, a fine, dozens of conditions to mitigate the issues at Golden Gem, and a timeline of actions the City must comply with that stretches almost two years into the future. more
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At the Apopka City Council meeting on April 2nd, Gabrielle Carter (right), the Utility Programs Supervisor, and Blanche Sherman (left), the Finance Director, provided updates on the City's ongoing utility projects, including the meter replacement program and base station installations.
Apopka's water meter replacement program is showing signs of success
At the Apopka City Council meeting, Gabrielle Carter, the Utility Programs Supervisor, and Blanche Sherman, the Finance Director, provided updates on the City's ongoing utility projects, including the meter replacement program and base station installations. more
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Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson presents an update on the Border Lake issue at the April 2nd City Council meeting.
City unveils plan to stop Border Lake flooding issues
The City of Apopka is implementing a water management plan to address rising water levels in local lakes and manage long-term water storage. more
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Apopka City Hall
Developing Story: Nelson issues statement on Smith's termination
Although the agenda item to review former city administrator Jacob Smith's contract was never voted on, it did allow Mayor Bryan Nelson an opportunity to read from a prepared statement that seemed to defy the laws of time. more
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Apopka says goodbye to honesty, candor, and bravery and hello to the 2026 mayoral election
Jacob Smith was unceremoniously relieved of his duties as city administrator by Mayor Bryan Nelson with less thought than a baseball coach taking out a pitcher in the middle of an inning. 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 city administrator Jacob Smith's termination. more
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Developing Story: Commissioners respond to Nelson firing city administrator
According to the Apopka City Charter, a mayor can terminate a city administrator without notice, but is that the best way to run an administration? more
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Jacob Smith: In his own words
Former Apopka City Administrator Jacob Smith responded to Mayor Bryan Nelson's allegations in the below OP/ED after The Apopka Voice sent several questions to Smith about his termination. more
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Florida Legislature's bills to end CRAs could negatively impact Apopka
The impact of HB 991 on Orange County and Apopka could be significant, especially if CRAs are eliminated over the next two decades. Economic … more
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Apopka City Hall
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 hires and a shocking termination in City Hall. more
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Apopka City Hall.
Developing Story: Nelson's termination of city administrator shocks Apopka
It takes a lot to shock Apopka, but Friday's event rose to that level. That's the day Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson fired Jacob Smith, the city administrator. Nelson didn't inform the city commissioners, seek advice from the city attorney, or give Smith a reason for his termination. more
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Apopka City Hall
Developing Story: Nelson fires Apopka City Administrator Jacob Smith
Without informing at least two members of the City Council and without seeking counsel from the City Attorney, Mayor Bryan Nelson terminated the employment of City Administrator Jacob Smith on Friday. more
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City Council approves new APD Deputy Chief
Vlad Simonovski has been named City Engineer, Momtaz Barq will serve as Public Works Director, and Dr. Lovetta Quinn-Henry has been appointed as Deputy Chief of the Apopka Police Department. more
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Charter Review Workshop may be the last opportunity to be heard on proposed amendments
Apopka City Council is not expected to vote on the six amendment proposals but to give direction to City Attorney Cliff Shepard on what they want to see in the draft ordinance on first reading to decide which questions to submit to the voters. 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 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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