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Apopka City Council passes millage rate and budget despite chaos and turmoil at final hearing
At its final budget hearing, the Apopka City Council voted 5-0 to increase its millage rate from 4.1876 to 4.6876 for its fiscal year 2024/25 budget. It also approved a total budget of $201.2 million. But then, chaos and turmoil had their turn. more
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Developing Story: Apopka City Council votes 5-0 to raise millage rate to 4.6876; 3-1 to approve $201.2 million budget
The Apopka City Council voted 5-0 to increase its millage rate from 4.1876 to 4.6876 on its Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget. It also approved a $201.2 million budget, which includes $97.8 million in the general fund. more
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Hurricane Helene.
Orange County under Tornado Watch; wind gusts up to 55 mph as Helene approaches Florida
Tropical Storm Warnings remain in effect for all of East Central Florida. Orange County is under a Tornado Watch until 8 p.m. this evening. Hurricane Helene has a very large wind field. Strong winds are the biggest concern in Central Florida, and in the coming hours, we will see conditions deteriorate. more
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Breaking News: City announces hurricane-related closings for Thursday
The City of Apopka, Orange County Public Schools, St. Johns River Water Management District, and many other agencies and organizations have announced multiple closings and event postponements for Thursday because of Hurricane Helene. more
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Sandbags available to Orange County residents ahead of weather system
Residents will be provided with 10 unfilled sandbags and directed to the sand pile on site. All residents will need to bring their own shovels to fill their sandbags. more
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City Council proclaims National Hispanic Heritage Month
The Apopka City Council, at its September 18th meeting, officially observed National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th. more
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Hurricane Ian
Breaking News: Apopka makes sandbags available to its residents
The City of Apopka will have sandbags available for residents at Edwards Field, located at the corner of Forest and 1st Street behind Kit Land Nelson Park. 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 increases to the millage rate, and utility charges. more
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Four students recognized for outstanding artwork at City Council meeting
The NEA, established in 1965, is the largest funder of the arts and arts education in the United States. The organization provides grants to various recipients, including nonprofit arts organizations, public agencies, and individual artists. … more
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City Council approves contract with Apopka Professional Firefighters Association
The final step in the ratification process is the City Council's vote on September 18th to approve the contract. more
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Apopka City Hall
Developing Story: Apopka City Council unanimously votes to raise millage rate to 4.6876
The Apopka City Council unanimously raised the millage rate from 4.1876 to 4.6876 for the fiscal year 2024/25 budget. It also increased the rates for sanitation, water, wastewater, and sewer for Apopka residents who use those services. more
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Apopka Fire Department, 2650 Foundation awarding scholarships
The scholarships have been made possible through the continued efforts and support of the 2650 Foundation, an organization dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of fallen Apopka Firefighter Austin Duran. more
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Apopka City Hall.
A Legacy in Peril: Why Mayor Nelson should return public comments to its normal position in City Council meetings
Hello, Apopka City Council and those of you who frequent the public comments podium. We are about to embark on an important week with a City Council meeting and a budget hearing on Wednesday. … more
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Apopka City Hall
Nesta's Town Hall meeting brings with it questions and suggestions
To make their voices heard, residents of Apopka attended a Town Hall meeting hosted by Apopka City Commissioner Nick Nesta to share their concerns over some aspects of the City.  more
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Apopka takes the next step in TDT Grant from Orange County
Apopka’s application outlined a $13.1 million proposal to expand the Northwest Recreation Complex by bringing four new softball fields with associated amenities and expanded amenity upgrades to the Apopka Amphitheater. 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 potentially higher utility rates in Apopka more
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Apopka Professional Firefighters Association ratifies contract with City
The final step in the ratification process is the City Council's vote on September 18th to approve the contract. more
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City of Apopka makes its case for higher utility rates
After proposing a 40% rate increase to its residents' water bills, the City revised its plan to lower the increased rates and explained why it needed to raise them in a post on its website and a mailer to its customers. more
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Apopka remembers: Memorial at City Hall and a commemorative 5K run in honor of Apopka firefighter highlights 9/11 remembrance
In Apopka, the city remembers the sacrifices made on 9/11 with a memorial service on the steps of City Hall and a 5k charitable memorial run in honor of a former Apopka firefighter. more
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The sun rising on Lake Apopka, as seen from the lakeside observation tower on the Clay Island loop.
Orange Audubon Society secures long-term lease with the City of Apopka
The Orange Audubon Society has secured a long-term lease from the City of Apopka for a sprawling 70-acre former nursery at the entrance of the Apopka Wildlife Drive. more
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Traffic Alert: Congestion warning for Martin Street near Apopka High School
The Apopka Public Services Department has announced that contractors will undertake a major project to replace the aging water main pipe along Martin Street. 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 City Council's latest vote to keep public comments off the love feed. more
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Nesta: "The majority on the Council (Nelson with Anderson and Smith) continue to work to silence, intimidate, and censor the voice of residents"
Commissioner Nick Nesta motioned to continue live streaming the Public Comments section of the City of Apopka Council Meeting Agenda, as historically and properly done. more
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Apopka Amphitheater
Apopka heads to the final round for Orange County Tourism Development Tax
Apopka beat out the 4R Foundation, Orlando Science Center, Rollins Museum of Art, Orlando Philharmonic Plaza Foundation, Orlando Family, Winter Garden Art Association, The Winter Park Playhouse, the Mennello Museum of American Art, and the Orlando Museum of Art in the preliminary round. more
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Apopka City Hall
Developing Story: City Council votes 3-2 to keep public comments off live feed
For three straight meetings, public comments have been moved from the front to the back of the agenda, and the live feed has been turned off. more
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