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The Apopka CRA approved a nearly $7.85 million FY2027 budget, including about $6.13 million in reserves and carryover funds. The board also redirected $299,000 toward Alonzo Williams Park, advanced a Duke Energy property purchase, and tabled a proposed down-payment assistance program.
Apopka CRA adopts $7.8 million budget, redirects money to park and sidewalks
The Apopka CRA approved a nearly $7.85 million FY2027 budget, including about $6.13 million in reserves and carryover funds. The board also redirected $299,000 toward Alonzo Williams Park, advanced a Duke Energy property purchase, and tabled a proposed down-payment assistance program. more
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Apopka’s leading stories included proposed changes at City Hall, expanded public-comment opportunities and Orange County election results. Community coverage highlighted the restoration of a hurricane-damaged home and an urgent request for food-pantry donations.
In case you missed it: City Hall changes, election results, and community assistance lead the week
Apopka’s leading stories included proposed changes at City Hall, expanded public-comment opportunities and Orange County election results. Community coverage highlighted the restoration of a hurricane-damaged home and an urgent request for food-pantry donations. more
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The Apopka CRA will consider a $7.8 million budget, two property acquisitions, and a program offering homebuyers up to $30,000 in down-payment assistance. Monday’s agenda also includes decorative lighting for East 5th Street, an extension of the agency’s term and future design standards.
Apopka CRA to consider $7.8 million budget, property purchases and homebuyer assistance
The Apopka CRA will consider a $7.8 million budget, two property acquisitions, and a program offering homebuyers up to $30,000 in down-payment assistance. Monday’s agenda also includes decorative lighting for East 5th Street, an extension of the agency’s term, and future design standards. more
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Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta outlined several initiatives during his Aug. 19 mayor’s report, including a community forum on resources for unhoused residents, a planned reorganization of city government and a review of the city’s legal services. Nesta also called for audits involving impact-fee credits and water billing as the city considers changes to utility rates.
Nesta outlines City reorganization, unhoused resource forum and utility billing audit
Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta outlined several initiatives during his Aug. 19 mayor’s report, including a community forum on resources for unhoused residents, a planned reorganization of city government and a review of the City’s legal services. Nesta also called for audits involving impact-fee credits and water billing as the City considers changes to utility rates. more
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The Apopka City Commission voted 4-1 Wednesday night to increase public comment from three minutes to four minutes per speaker and eliminate the 30-minute overall cap. The commission will return the changes for final review, along with proposed revisions to language governing what residents may discuss.
Developing Story: Commission votes 4-1 to expand public comment time, eliminate 30-minute cap
The Apopka City Commission voted 4-1 Wednesday night to increase public comment from three minutes to four minutes per speaker and eliminate the 30-minute overall cap. The commission will return the changes for final review, along with proposed revisions to language governing what residents may discuss. more
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The Apopka City Commission will hold a workshop Wednesday to discuss funding and property-acquisition challenges affecting the widening of Kelly Park Road. Commissioners will review possible changes to the pioneering agreement that coordinates road improvements in the rapidly developing Kelly Park Interchange area.
Commission to examine Kelly Park Road funding agreement at Wednesday workshop
The Apopka City Commission will hold a workshop Wednesday to discuss funding and property-acquisition challenges affecting the widening of Kelly Park Road. Commissioners will review possible changes to the pioneering agreement that coordinates road improvements in the rapidly developing Kelly Park Interchange area. more
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The Apopka Development Review Committee will examine four project plans during its Aug. 19 meeting. Proposals include two Northwest Church projects, a 7,400-square-foot commercial building, and the seven-lot Lester Oaks subdivision.
DRC to review church, commercial and subdivision plans
The Apopka Development Review Committee will examine four project plans during its Aug. 19 meeting. Proposals include two Northwest Church projects, a 7,400-square-foot commercial building and the seven-lot Lester Oaks subdivision. more
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In Case You Missed It: City hiring freeze, commission agenda, prescribed fire, and environmental projects
Apopka’s city government took center stage this week as officials prepared to consider meeting procedures, board appointments and land-use proposals while Mayor Nick Nesta paused most city hiring through October 1. Other headlines focused on a prescribed fire at Lake Apopka North Shore and projects intended to strengthen native habitats and improve scientific monitoring of Florida springs. more
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The Apopka City Commission will consider meeting procedures, public-participation rules, and several land-use proposals on Wednesday, August 19. The agenda includes a proposed child care facility on Chandler Road, enclosed car storage on East Keene Road, and a requested delay of the hearing on the Floridian Town Center hotel.
Commission takes on public-comment rules, board appointments and land-use changes
The Apopka City Commission will consider meeting procedures, public-participation rules, and several land-use proposals on Wednesday, August 19. The agenda includes a proposed child care facility on Chandler Road, enclosed car storage on East Keene Road, and a requested delay of the hearing on the Floridian Town Center hotel. more
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Apopka has paused hiring for most vacant city positions through October 1 while officials examine staffing, departmental responsibilities and reporting structures. Recruitment for a community development director will continue as an exception.
Developing Story: Nesta freezes most city hiring through October 1
Apopka has paused hiring for most vacant city positions through October 1 while officials examine staffing, departmental responsibilities and reporting structures. Recruitment for a community development director will continue as an exception. more
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Apopka’s Development Review Committee will meet Wednesday to review four community-event applications and three development-related proposals. The agenda spans fall festivals and a 2027 run, along with an industrial special exception, an access-road extension, and revisions to the Ridgebrooke subdivision plan.
DRC to consider festivals, parking request and development plans
Apopka’s Development Review Committee will meet Wednesday to review four community-event applications and three development-related proposals. The agenda spans fall festivals and a 2027 run, along with an industrial special exception, an access-road extension and revisions to the Ridgebrooke subdivision plan. more
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The Apopka Planning Commission meets Tuesday, August 11, to consider two Kelly Park-area land-use changes intended to support future commercial development. Commissioners will also decide a special-exception request for a downtown accessory dwelling unit.
Two Kelly Park commercial proposals, downtown ADU head to Apopka Planning Commission
The Apopka Planning Commission meets Tuesday, August 11, to consider two Kelly Park-area land-use changes intended to support future commercial development. Commissioners will also decide a special-exception request for a downtown accessory dwelling unit. more
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In Case You Missed It: Ridge Phase III approved, election concerns, and Orange County leadership changes
Apopka commissioners approved the 363-unit Ridge Phase III apartment development after a month-long delay, while local political coverage examined the upcoming primary election and two significant Orange County races. Readers also followed Mike Crabb’s appointment to the County Commission and an opinion column warning that Apopka’s financial concerns remain unresolved. more
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In Case You Missed It: Ridge Phase III approved, election concerns, and Orange County leadership changes
Apopka commissioners approved the 363-unit Ridge Phase III apartment development after a month-long delay, while local political coverage examined the upcoming primary election and two significant Orange County races. Readers also followed Mike Crabb’s appointment to the County Commission and an opinion column warning that Apopka’s financial concerns remain unresolved. more
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In Case You Missed It: Ridge Phase III approved, election concerns, and Orange County leadership changes
Apopka commissioners approved the 363-unit Ridge Phase III apartment development after a month-long delay, while local political coverage examined the upcoming primary election and two significant Orange County races. Readers also followed Mike Crabb’s appointment to the County Commission and an opinion column warning that Apopka’s financial concerns remain unresolved. more
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The Apopka City Commission unanimously approved the Ridge Phase III major development plan one month after delaying the project to seek more information about transportation and infrastructure. Commissioners said their concerns were focused largely on the city’s planning and communication rather than the developer’s compliance with existing requirements.
After a month-long delay, City Commission unanimously approves Ridge Phase III apartments
The Apopka City Commission unanimously approved the Ridge Phase III major development plan one month after delaying the project to seek more information about transportation and infrastructure. Commissioners said their concerns were focused largely on the city’s planning and communication rather than the developer’s compliance with existing requirements. more
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Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta defended the city's investment in a new communications department Wednesday, saying that hiring Steven "Trooper Steve" Monteiro will improve transparency, strengthen public trust, and ensure residents receive more accurate and consistent information from City Hall.
Nesta defends communications investment, says Monteiro hire will bring greater value to Apopka residents
Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta defended the city's investment in a new communications department Wednesday, saying that hiring Steven "Trooper Steve" Monteiro will improve transparency, strengthen public trust, and ensure residents receive more accurate and consistent information from City Hall. more
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Former City Administrator Jacob Smith warned in 2024 that Apopka’s revenue was not keeping pace with expenses and that every city department was inadequately funded. Two years later, the commission has tentatively returned to nearly the same millage rate it adopted in response to that warning.
Two years after Apopka’s financial wake-up call, the alarm is still ringing
Former City Administrator Jacob Smith warned in 2024 that Apopka’s revenue was not keeping pace with expenses and that every city department was inadequately funded. Two years later, the commission has tentatively returned to nearly the same millage rate it adopted in response to that warning. more
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The Apopka City Commission will consider plans for 363 apartments, a 137-room hotel and a new 168,180-square-foot building during its Aug. 5 meeting. Commissioners will also review proposed land-use changes for a child care facility and an enclosed vehicle-storage warehouse.
Ridge Phase 3 apartments, Floridian Town Center hotel among projects headed to Apopka City Commission
The Apopka City Commission will consider plans for 363 apartments, a 137-room hotel, and a new 168,180-square-foot building during its August 5 meeting. Commissioners will also review proposed land-use changes for a child care facility and an enclosed vehicle-storage warehouse. more
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The Apopka Police Department is seeking approval for Horsepower for Heroes, a car show scheduled from 9 am to noon on November 11 at Kit Land Nelson Park.
DRC reviewing plans involving 684 residential lots, cell tower
The Apopka Development Review Committee will meet on August 5 to consider residential projects totaling 684 lots. The agenda also includes a 120-foot stealth cell tower, a rezoning request, and two special events. more
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In Case You Missed It: Apopka City Commission breaks budget deadlock, Nesta defends communications hire
The Apopka City Commission finally broke its budget deadlock and approved a tentative millage rate, while Mayor Nick Nesta defended hiring “Trooper Steve” Montiero to lead the city’s communications. Other top stories featured former Apopka football star Jalen Carter, Orange County Clerk candidate Terrell Thomas and the repeal of the city’s legal-fee policy. more
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Tyrone Banks, the 37-year-old man reported missing Saturday, has been found safe, according to the Apopka Police Department.
Updated: Missing and endangered Apopka man located
The Apopka Police Department is asking for help locating missing and endangered adult Tyrone Banks. The 37-year-old is known to frequent South Apopka and may be accompanied by an unidentified man. more
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Apopka police received a report Saturday that 37-year-old Tyrone Banks was missing. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and red shoes and may be traveling in a gold or brown SUV. Anyone with information is asked to call APD at 407-703-1757.
Apopka police searching for missing and endangered man
The Apopka Police Department is asking for help locating missing and endangered adult Tyrone Banks. The 37-year-old is known to frequent South Apopka and may be accompanied by an unidentified man. more
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After weeks of debate, the Apopka City Commission approved a compromise tentative millage rate, ending a budget impasse that twice delayed the city's TRIM process. The vote shifts the focus from whether taxes should increase to how much the proposed budget can be reduced before final adoption in September.
Developing Story: Apopka City Commission breaks budget deadlock, approves tentative millage rate
After weeks of debate, the Apopka City Commission approved a compromise tentative millage rate, ending a budget impasse that twice delayed the city's TRIM process. The vote shifts the focus from whether taxes should increase to how much the proposed budget can be reduced before final adoption in September. more
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Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta is defending the hiring of Steven “Trooper Steve” Montiero as the city’s new public information director. Nesta says the position involves building and leading a comprehensive communications department, not simply serving as the city’s spokesperson.
Nesta defends hiring of “Trooper Steve” to lead Apopka communications
Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta is defending the hiring of Steven “Trooper Steve” Montiero as the city’s new public information director. Nesta says the position involves building and leading a comprehensive communications department, not simply serving as the city’s spokesperson. more
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