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Station Street default notice could become latest chapter in Apopka’s long-running downtown redevelopment saga

The Station Street project was once pitched as a transformational development that could redefine downtown Apopka with housing, restaurants, public space, and trail connections. Now, city leaders are considering a formal default notice after developers allegedly failed to submit required plans under the project agreement. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 5/28/26

Apopka’s Development Review Committee will review several major agenda items during its May 27 meeting, a special event permit for the city’s Juneteenth Parade and community celebration planned for June 20 in Apopka.

Apopka DRC to review Juneteenth parade, cold storage expansion, and major housing projects

Apopka’s Development Review Committee faces a packed agenda Wednesday featuring both community events and major development proposals. Items include the Juneteenth parade permit, a large industrial cold storage expansion, and residential projects totaling more than 1,300 housing units. more

From Staff Reports | 5/25/26

In Case You Missed It: The Apopka news week in review

Catch up on the week’s biggest stories from The Apopka Voice, including the Golden Gem Road project extension, Maribel Brinkle’s preservation award, Diane Velazquez’s gubernatorial endorsement, an Apopka hit-and-run investigation update, and Orange County’s school tax referendum vote. more

From Staff Reports | 5/24/26

Apopka to honor fallen service members during annual Memorial Day ceremony

The City of Apopka and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 will host their annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25, at the Veterans Memorial at Edgewood/Greenwood Cemetery. The ceremony will feature guest speaker David Schoejis, followed by a public gathering and meal at the VFW Post 10147/Apopka Community Center. more

From Staff Reports and the City of Apopka | 5/21/26

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.

Apopka extends Golden Gem project deadline again as costs rise and scrutiny intensifies

The Apopka City Commission approved a seventh amendment extending the deadline tied to the city’s long-running agreement with the St. Johns River Water Management District for the Golden Gem Road property. The extension keeps alive plans for a reclaimed water storage and aquifer recharge enhancement project that city officials say remains important to Apopka’s long-term water infrastructure strategy. more

From Staff Reports | 5/21/26

Apopka Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez has endorsed Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins in his campaign for governor. Velazquez, a former NYPD detective, said Collins’ support for law enforcement, veterans, and first responders influenced her decision. Collins said public safety remains a top priority as he campaigns to succeed Governor Ron DeSantis.

Apopka Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez endorses Jay Collins for governor

Apopka Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez has endorsed Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins in the race for governor, citing his support for public safety and first responders. more

From Staff Reports | 5/21/26 | 1 comment

Local students encouraged to apply for City of Apopka Youth Commission

The program connects students directly with city government and engages them in community projects throughout their one-year term. more

From City of Apopka | 5/19/26

Proposed Sheeler Park Subdivision Development

Golden Gem and Sheeler Park Subdivision headline Apopka City Commission meeting

Golden Gem Road and one of Apopka’s next major residential developments are expected to take center stage Wednesday night as the City Commission continues navigating growth, infrastructure, and development challenges inherited from previous administrations. more

From Staff Reports | 5/19/26

Apopka commissioners are scheduled to discuss meeting procedures, board appointments, and the Planning Commission during a Wednesday workshop at City Hall.

Workshop to focus on meeting procedures and Planning Commission removal rules

The Apopka City Commission will hold a workshop Wednesday evening focused on meeting procedures and the legal framework governing the Planning Commission. A city attorney memo suggests Planning Commission members may be protected under state law from removal without notice or cause. more

From Staff Reports | 5/18/26

Apopka DRC to review warehouse project, Lester Oaks subdivision, and 109-home Sheeler proposal

Apopka’s Development Review Committee will review a mix of industrial and residential growth proposals on Wednesday morning, including a warehouse distribution project with outdoor storage near South Bradshaw Road. The agenda also includes a seven-lot subdivision on West Lester Road and preliminary plans for a 109-home development on Sheeler Avenue. more

From Staff Reports | 5/18/26

In case you missed it: Water shortages, school rezonings, campaign launches, and conservation efforts shape the week

From tighter water restrictions and school rezoning decisions to a new Orange County Commission campaign and environmental fundraising efforts, several major stories impacted Apopka residents this week. Here is a look back at five stories you may have missed on The Apopka Voice. more

From Staff Reports | 5/17/26

During the first budget workshop for FY 26-27, the Apopka Fire Department presentation evolved into a larger debate about growth, emergency response coverage, development patterns, impact fees, and the future of the city’s proposed public safety headquarters.

No longer behind closed doors: Apopka launches unusually early budget process with a public debate over growth

Apopka’s FY2026-27 budget workshops are unfolding far differently than in years past, with department heads publicly presenting proposals before many decisions are finalized internally. Analysis and Opinion by The Apopka Voice Managing Editor Reggie Connell. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 5/17/26

Apopka’s first FY2026-27 budget workshop offers early look at Nesta’s push to reshape City Hall

Apopka’s FY2026-27 budget workshop on Wednesday night will provide the first broad public look at spending priorities and long-term planning under Mayor Nick Nesta’s new administration. Department presentations outline proposals involving staffing growth, redevelopment initiatives, technology upgrades, infrastructure planning, and expanded public engagement in the budget process. more

From Staff Reports | 5/12/26

The committee will also review a special event permit request for “Father’s Day: Best of the World,” a concert event planned for June 21 at the Apopka Amphitheater.

DRC to review amphitheater Father’s Day event, church expansion, and asphalt storage site

Apopka’s Development Review Committee will review three proposals Wednesday morning, including a church expansion, a Father’s Day concert event at the Apopka Amphitheater, and an asphalt storage and maintenance site. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. in the Apopka City Hall Commission Chambers. more

From Staff Reports | 5/11/26

The Apopka City Commission assembled for the first time at the May 6th meeting.

In Case You Missed It: Apopka’s new commission takes shape as major issues move forward

Apopka’s new commission signaled early changes in tone and priorities this week through decisions on governance, development, infrastructure, and education. The headlines included Mayor Nick Nesta’s operational changes at City Hall, a unanimous development rejection, flood mitigation updates, and recognition for 107 local Super Scholars. more

From Staff Reports | 5/10/26

The Apopka Planning Commission at its April meeting.

Apopka’s next growth battle may not be over development projects

Apopka Commissioner Sam Ruth’s challenge to the Planning Commission structure last week extended beyond a single appointment debate and into larger questions about growth, governance, and accountability. The discussion highlighted how the city’s new commission may be preparing to reshape not just development decisions, but the process that guides them. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 5/10/26

Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta introduced several structural changes during Wednesday’s City Commission meeting, including monthly workshops, earlier agenda releases, expanded public comment opportunities, and earlier budget discussions.

Nesta begins reshaping Apopka City Hall

Nick Nesta used his first mayor’s report to outline procedural changes that could reshape how Apopka’s City Commission operates. While the proposals were administrative on the surface, they reflected broader campaign themes centered on transparency, communication, infrastructure planning, and earlier public involvement. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 5/7/26 | 2 comments

Ruth targets Apopka Planning Commission structure in first major policy debate

Commissioner Sam Ruth called on Wednesday for Apopka to reevaluate its Planning Commission and consider appointing members more aligned with the direction of the new City Commission. more

From Staff Reports | 5/7/26

New commission signals tougher stance on development with unanimous townhouse rejection

The new Apopka City Commission made an early statement on development Wednesday, unanimously rejecting a proposed townhouse project near downtown Apopka. The lengthy debate revealed a board more focused on neighborhood fit, scale, and compatibility than on whether a project simply aligns with existing planning policy. more

From Staff Reports | 5/6/26

The new edition of the Apopka City Commission will fill the dais on Wednesday for its first meeting as a governing body.

Nesta era begins as new Apopka City Commission holds first meeting

Apopka’s new city commission will hold its first meeting under Mayor Nick Nesta on Wednesday. While the agenda is limited, the meeting offers an early look at how the new leadership will operate. more

From Staff Reports | 5/5/26

Apopka’s latest annual report on its floodplain management efforts outlines progress tied to the Orange County Local Mitigation Strategy. The city has secured grants for a stormwater system survey and a future master plan, but cannot begin work until the funds are disbursed. Officials say those projects will play a critical role in addressing flooding risks and improving long-term resilience.

Apopka flood mitigation projects advance, but key work awaits funding release

The City of Apopka has made progress on flood-mitigation planning, but is still waiting on funding to begin major infrastructure projects. A new report shows several key initiatives are ready to move forward once state grant dollars are released. more

From the City of Apopka and Staff Reports | 5/4/26

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 city commission being sworn in. more

From Staff Reports | 5/3/26

DRC to review mix of residential, commercial projects at May 6 meeting

Apopka’s Development Review Committee will consider a range of projects at its May 6 meeting, from large-scale residential subdivisions to smaller infill proposals. The agenda reflects the city’s ongoing balance between growth, redevelopment, and neighborhood change. more

From Staff Reports | 5/3/26

Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta speaks shortly after taking the oath of office.

The Times They Are A-Changin': A new chapter begins in Apopka as leaders take the oath of office

Power changed hands, but the message that carried through the ceremony was less about who won and more about what comes next. more

By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor | 4/28/26

A New Chapter Begins: Apopka’s 2026 City Commission takes the oath of office on Tuesday

Apopka’s newly elected leaders will be sworn in on Tuesday during an oath of office ceremony at the Apopka Community Center. The event marks the official start of a new governing period led by Mayor Nick Nesta and commissioners Diane Velazquez, Sam Ruth, and Yesenia Baron. more

From Staff Reports | 4/27/26

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