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The Apopka City Commission will consider extending the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency and vote on several residential, commercial, and mixed-use development proposals Wednesday evening. The agenda also includes a $400,000 stormwater-planning grant, recreation-complex concessions, and a Fudge Road annexation.
CRA extension, development proposals headline commission's agenda
The Apopka City Commission will consider extending the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency and vote on several residential, commercial, and mixed-use development proposals Wednesday evening. The agenda also includes a $400,000 stormwater-planning grant, recreation-complex concessions, and a Fudge Road annexation. more
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The City of Apopka has issued a precautionary boil-water advisory for several neighborhoods and businesses following a water main break on Welch Road east of Rock Springs Road. Customers should boil water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes until the city lifts the advisory.
Boil-water advisory issued for Welch Road area after water main break
The City of Apopka has issued a precautionary boil-water advisory for several neighborhoods and businesses following a water main break on Welch Road east of Rock Springs Road. Customers should boil water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes until the city lifts the advisory. more
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In Case You Missed It: Downtown Apopka’s future, a City Hall investigation, and calls for labor reform
This week’s In Case You Missed It highlights competing perspectives on downtown Apopka’s future, including a call for immediate action and a proposal for a civic campus. Other notable stories examine a City Hall workplace investigation, efforts to combat agricultural labor abuses, and increased mosquito surveillance in Orange County. more
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The Apopka City Commission will hold its final FY2026-27 budget hearing Wednesday after a summer of debate over taxes, services and deferred needs. The proposed 4.6761-mill rate would restore nearly all of last year’s quarter-mill reduction but remain slightly below the rate adopted two years ago.
Apopka City Commission approaches final budget vote with familiar choices and mounting needs
The Apopka City Commission will hold its final FY2026-27 budget hearing Wednesday after a summer of debate over taxes, services, and deferred needs. The proposed 4.6761-mill rate would restore nearly all of last year’s quarter-mill reduction but remain slightly below the rate adopted two years ago. more
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The Apopka Development Review Committee will consider plans for apartments at Floridian Town Center and a 78-lot residential plat at Crossroads at Kelly Park. The committee will also review applications for three community events scheduled between October and December.
DRC to review Floridian apartments, 78-lot plat and three special events
The Apopka Development Review Committee will consider plans for apartments at Floridian Town Center and a 78-lot residential plat at Crossroads at Kelly Park. The committee will also review applications for three community events scheduled between October and December. more
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‘No Day Shall Erase You From the Memory of Time,’ a phrase written by the Roman poet Virgil, is displayed on a wall at the 9/11 Memorial Museum.
What we forget when we remember 9/11
Apopka’s police and fire departments will hold a memorial service Friday morning to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. A professor of politics and public affairs reflects on what “never forget” means as firsthand memories of that day gradually pass into history. more
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Apopka Historical Society President Maribel Brinkle welcomes the vision presented in Building Downtown Apopka but argues that the city cannot afford to spend another seven years planning its future. She calls for a proposed downtown museum complex designed to generate activity and revenue.
Letter to the Editor: Downtown Apopka needs action, not another seven years of planning
Maribel Brinkle welcomes the vision presented in Building Downtown Apopka but argues that the city cannot afford to spend another seven years planning its future. She calls for immediate economic-development leadership and consideration of a proposed downtown museum complex designed to generate activity and revenue. more
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Downtown Apopka 2033? Apopka should use the CRA’s proposed seven-year extension to plan and pursue a transformative civic complex without placing it ahead of urgent public-safety projects. A modern library, events center, history center, and civic plaza could become the defining destination, connecting downtown’s existing investments and encouraging private development.
Opinion: Could a civic campus become downtown Apopka’s missing centerpiece?
Apopka should use the CRA’s proposed seven-year extension to plan and pursue a transformative civic complex without placing it ahead of urgent public-safety projects. A modern library, events center, history center, and civic plaza could become the defining destination, connecting downtown’s existing investments and encouraging private development. more
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Commissioner Nadia Anderson (right).
Development dispute leads to Apopka City Hall workplace investigation into Anderson's conduct
An Apopka Human Resources review documented complaints from three planning employees about Commissioner Nadia Anderson’s conduct during a meeting concerning a proposed development. Anderson denies intimidating staff or representing the applicant, saying she was exercising oversight and advocating for a fair process. more
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A proposed 100-unit apartment community on Old Dixie Highway is among four construction site plans headed to the Apopka Development Review Committee. The committee will also review projects in Springhaven, Crossroads at Kelly Park, and on South Highland Avenue.
Apopka DRC to review 100-unit apartment community, Kelly Park projects
A proposed 100-unit apartment community on Old Dixie Highway is among four construction site plans headed to the Apopka Development Review Committee. The committee will also review projects in Springhaven, Crossroads at Kelly Park, and on South Highland Avenue. more
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In Case You Missed It: Apopka budget choices, hotel progress, and community leadership
Apopka’s budget debate and the consequences of rejecting new revenue led this week’s most-read coverage, while a Marriott-branded hotel moved closer to construction at Floridian Town Center. Readers also followed stories about principled leadership, a longtime pastor’s community service, and a transition in the Orange County clerk’s office. more
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Downtown Greenville, SC: Cities near Apopka’s size have transformed their downtowns by concentrating public resources around distinctive parks, cultural facilities, and civic destinations. Their experiences show that Apopka must move beyond disconnected improvements and decide what kind of downtown it intends to create.
Opinion: Successful downtowns begin when cities decide to build something consequential- Part 2
Cities near Apopka’s size have transformed their downtowns by concentrating public resources around distinctive parks, cultural facilities, and civic destinations. Their experiences show that Apopka must move beyond disconnected improvements and decide what kind of downtown it intends to create. more
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Apopka Night Out on 5th
Apopka Night Out brings first responders and families together on Fifth Street
Apopka families gathered on Fifth Street for an evening of activities and interaction with local first responders. The Apopka Police and Fire departments presented the event in partnership with Market on 5th. more
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The Apopka CRA has completed meaningful trail, housing, park, and pedestrian projects while accumulating approximately $6.13 million in reserves and carryover funding. As the agency seeks seven more years to complete its work, it must connect those investments through a measurable strategy centered on creating a recognizable downtown destination.
Opinion: Apopka’s CRA has the money... now it needs a transformative mission - Part 1
The Apopka CRA has completed meaningful trail, housing, park, and pedestrian projects while accumulating approximately $6.13 million in reserves and carryover funding. As the agency seeks seven more years to complete its work, it must connect those investments through a measurable strategy centered on creating a recognizable downtown destination. more
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Apopka’s elected officials want to keep the millage rate low while preserving community programs, filling staff vacancies, and addressing years of deferred needs. Eventually, they must acknowledge that rejecting recurring revenue means cutting services, drawing on reserves, or letting today’s problems become tomorrow’s more expensive emergencies.
The Price of Saying No: Apopka cannot have a bare-bones budget without feeling the cuts
Apopka’s elected officials want to keep the millage rate low while preserving community programs, filling staff vacancies, and addressing years of deferred needs. Eventually, they must acknowledge that rejecting recurring revenue means cutting services, drawing on reserves, or letting today’s problems become tomorrow’s more expensive emergencies. more
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The Apopka City Commission unanimously approved the major development plan for a four-story Fairfield Inn and TownePlace Suites hotel at Floridian Town Center. The developer must complete the construction site plan review, while a related Fudge Road annexation will return for a final hearing on September 16.
Marriott hotel moves closer to construction at Floridian Town Center
The Apopka City Commission unanimously approved the major development plan for a four-story Fairfield Inn and TownePlace Suites hotel at Floridian Town Center. The developer must complete the construction site plan review, while a related Fudge Road annexation will return for a final hearing on September 16. more
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The Apopka City Commission will consider a $228.85 million tentative budget and a 4.6761-mill property tax rate during a public hearing Thursday. The compromise rate ended two earlier deadlocks, but commissioners can still reduce taxes or adjust spending before the final September 16 hearing.
City Commission to consider $228.9 million tentative budget, millage rate Thursday
The Apopka City Commission will consider a $228.85 million tentative budget and a 4.6761-mill property tax rate during a public hearing Thursday. The compromise rate ended two earlier deadlocks, but commissioners can still reduce taxes or adjust spending before the final September 16 hearing. more
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Apopka will celebrate its 144th birthday with a public presentation Wednesday, Sept. 2. The Apopka Historical Society will lead the program from noon to 1 p.m. at the Apopka Community Center.
Apopka to celebrate its 144th birthday Wednesday
The City will celebrate its 144th birthday with a public presentation on Wednesday, September 2. The Apopka Historical Society will lead the program from noon to 1 pm at the Apopka Community Center. more
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The Apopka CRA has completed meaningful trail, housing, park, and pedestrian projects while accumulating approximately $6.13 million in reserves and carryover funding. As the agency seeks seven more years to complete its work, it must connect those investments through a measurable strategy centered on creating a recognizable downtown destination.
Opinion: Apopka’s CRA has the money... now it needs a transformative mission - Part 1
The Apopka CRA has completed meaningful trail, housing, park, and pedestrian projects while accumulating approximately $6.13 million in reserves and carryover funding. As the agency seeks seven more years to complete its work, it must connect those investments through a measurable strategy centered on creating a recognizable downtown destination. more
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Social-media reactions, headlines, and popular opinion cannot replace a careful understanding of the consequences of government decisions. True leadership means remaining grounded in faith, treating residents and businesses fairly, and accepting that doing what is right may sometimes require standing alone. OP/ED by Apopka City Commissioner Nadia Anderson.
Leadership Beyond the Likes: When Doing What is Right Means Standing Alone 
Social-media reactions, headlines, and popular opinion cannot replace a careful understanding of the consequences of government decisions. True leadership means remaining grounded in faith, treating residents and businesses fairly, and accepting that doing what is right may sometimes require standing alone. OP/ED by Apopka City Commissioner Nadia Anderson. more
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The Apopka City Commission will consider utility and sanitation rate increases at its September 2 meeting at the Apopka Community Center. The agenda also includes a proposed 137-room hotel, several land-use changes, and policies governing public participation and board appointments.
Utility and sanitation rates, 137-room hotel headline Apopka City Commission agenda
The Apopka City Commission will consider utility and sanitation rate increases at its Sept. 2 meeting at the Apopka Community Center. The agenda also includes a proposed 137-room hotel, several land-use changes, and policies governing public participation and board appointments. more
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Apopka’s housing challenges led this week’s coverage as Southwick Commons opened after years of legal battles and The Apopka Voice examined whether tiny-home villages could help address homelessness. Other major stories included Mike Crabb taking office, the CRA adopting a $7.8 million budget and commissioners preparing to review the city’s $228.9 million tentative spending plan.
In case you missed it: Housing, homelessness and Apopka’s budget take center stage
Apopka’s housing challenges led this week’s coverage as Southwick Commons opened after years of legal battles and The Apopka Voice examined whether tiny-home villages could help address homelessness. Other major stories included Mike Crabb taking office, the CRA adopting a $7.8 million budget and commissioners preparing to review the city’s $228.9 million tentative spending plan. more
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Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta presented Pastor James R. Doggette Sr. with the Key to the City as Doggette concluded a decade of leadership at Patmos Chapel Seventh-day Adventist Church. Doggette will return to Oakwood University in Alabama after 44 years of pastoral ministry and academic service.
Apopka honors Pastor James Doggette with Key to the City
Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta presented Pastor James R. Doggette Sr. with the Key to the City as Doggette concluded a decade of leadership at Patmos Chapel Seventh-day Adventist Church. Doggette will return to Oakwood University in Alabama after 44 years of pastoral ministry and academic service. more
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Southwick Commons has opened 192 affordable apartments in Apopka after years of litigation and permitting disputes with the City. Rents at the community begin at approximately $1,103 for one-bedroom units, $1,440 for two-bedroom units, and $1,647 for three-bedroom units.
After years of legal battles, Southwick Commons opens in Apopka
Southwick Commons has opened 192 affordable apartments in Apopka after years of litigation and permitting disputes with the City. Rents at the community begin at approximately $1,103 for one-bedroom units, $1,440 for two-bedroom units, and $1,647 for three-bedroom units. more
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The Apopka City Commission will review a proposed $228.9 million citywide budget during a workshop on September 1. The meeting follows a weeks-long millage dispute and shifts the focus to departmental spending and potential reductions before the final hearings.
Commission to review $228.9 million tentative budget at September 1 workshop
The Apopka City Commission will review a proposed $228.9 million citywide budget at a workshop beginning at 1 pm Tuesday, September 1. The meeting follows a weeks-long millage dispute and shifts the focus to departmental spending and potential reductions ahead of the final September hearings. more
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