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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 features eight articles that have shaped the city, all in one place, including details on six new officers sworn in to the Apopka Police Department. more
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Apopka Police Department welcomes six new officers in swearing-in ceremony
The Apopka Police Department added six new officers during a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall, bringing the department’s total sworn personnel to 128. more
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Apopka advances matching grant program to support youth, seniors, and local nonprofits
The City of Apopka is moving forward with its 2025–2026 matching grant program, offering funding ranging from $500 to $5,000 for schools and nonprofits serving youth and senior citizens. more
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City Council approves one-year license agreement with Matthew's Hope for mobile outreach program
The Apopka City Council unanimously approved a one-year business license agreement with Matthew’s Hope, allowing the nonprofit to operate mobile outreach buses for individuals experiencing homelessness. more
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People of all ages joined in, lining Main Street and chanting for more than two hours. The protest remained peaceful, despite mixed reactions from passing drivers. No arrests or major incidents were reported.
Large crowds gather in Apopka for "No Kings" demonstration
Several hundred demonstrators gathered in front of Apopka City Hall on Saturday as part of the nationwide "No Kings" movement. The peaceful protest highlighted local voices calling for democratic values, government transparency, and more effective use of public funds. 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 Vision Apopka. more
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“The primary concern is on our major arteries and infrastructure, we have the ability to run fiber for all the future growth that’s coming," Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley said. "What is our fiber capability for Wyld Oaks? Nothing. What is our plan for fiber connectivity in Wyld Oaks? Nothing. We are going to have a need for the intersection lights up there, improvements to signaling, and whatever else we’ll need.”
McKinley raises safety concerns over the lack of fiber internet infrastructure in Apopka
Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley is calling for a proactive strategy to install conduit for future fiber-optic infrastructure during new development projects. Citing public safety needs and skyrocketing retrofit costs, he says laying the groundwork now could save the city millions. more
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Apopka City Hall.
City launches “Vision Apopka” strategic planning initiative, invites public input
As part of its ongoing effort to update the city’s five-year strategic plan, the City launched Vision Apopka, a community-centered initiative designed to gather public input on priorities, goals, and values that will guide decision-making over the next half-decade. more
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A contractor for the Eden Crest development accidentally drilled through an Apopka sewer force main pipe at the intersection of Binion Road and Emerald Grove Street north of Boy Scout Road.
Traffic Alert: South Binion Road closed
Traffic traveling north on Binion Road will detour onto Boy Scout Road, and traffic traveling south on Binion Road will detour onto Lust Road. The road is anticipated to be reopened later today. 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 features five articles that have shaped the city, all in one place... including details about Apopka's plans to address homelessness. more
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Turning Point: Apopka takes two giant steps toward managing its homeless crisis
Matthew's Hope, a nonprofit organization serving Central Florida's homeless population, introduced a unique new service to Apopka at its June 4th City Council meeting: a sleeper bus designed to provide short-term rest to individuals experiencing homelessness. more
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Apopka celebrates renovated West Orange Trail Bridge with community event
The celebration featured a variety of activities, including a 2-mile community walk, run, and bike led by the Apopka Run Club. Children participated in a bridge-themed art station organized by the Creative Hub of Apopka, while Sprouts Market and Dunkin’ Donuts provided complimentary snacks and refreshments. 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 about a social media debate between mayoral candidates. more
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5th Hole Investments proposes $6.3 million sale of Errol Estate Golf Course property to Apopka
After years of stalled plans and mounting frustration, the owners of Errol Estate Golf Course have put the ball squarely in the City of Apopka’s court. more
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Apopka City Hall
Moore and Nelson debate affordable housing development in Apopka on social media
This is the first social media skirmish between Nelson and Moore since both announced their campaigns, but it probably won't be the last. It does, however, bring up an interesting issue at a time when Apopka is struggling with infrastructure, and a lack of affordable housing. more
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Apopka High School
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 about two new affordable housing communities in Apopka. more
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Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson presents an update on the Border Lake issue at the April 2nd City Council meeting.
Apopka CRA Board approves budget amendments for fiscal year 2025
Questions arose over project allocations and outdated line items, including a $400,000 allocation for a land acquisition that is no longer viable due to the property owner's refusal to sell. more
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Arlington National Cemetery.
Meaningful ways to celebrate this Memorial Day weekend
From quiet ceremonies at local cemeteries to family-friendly festivals and sporting events, the community will come together to reflect, remember, and reconnect. Whether you’re laying a wreath, cheering on a baseball team, or sharing a meal with loved ones, there are meaningful ways to mark the holiday. more
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Apopka City Hall
City Council approves funding agreement for Main Street Apopka
The decision, made during the May 21st council meeting, includes a $50,000 allocation for the upcoming fiscal year. However, the approval followed public concern over missing or incomplete documentation in the organization’s submitted materials prior to the vote. more
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Apopka Youth Works intern program's first session fast approaching
Designed to ignite the potential of young adults, the program equips local youth with practical job skills while helping them explore possible career paths. The best part for local businesses? Interns are paid through CareerSource Central Florida, so there is no financial cost to participating employers. more
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Council to consider releasing mineral rights for Apopka City Center property
Taurus has requested that the city formally release those rights to facilitate a potential sale of the property to another buyer, reportedly at the request of a lender involved in the transaction. more
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Apopka celebrates Florida Emancipation Day with community event at Alonzo Williams Park
While President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, it wasn’t until May 20, 1865, that Union General Edward M. McCook read the Emancipation Proclamation from the steps of the Knott House in Tallahassee. Join us on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 6 PM to 9 PM at Alonzo Williams Park for this year's Emancipation Day Celebration.  … more
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City announces multiple road closures
Apopka is announcing road closures on State Road 429, Forest Lake Main Plaza, and Ocoee Apopka Roads. See times, dates and details. more
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Lafayette, Louisiana.
The real reason your city has no money
Like most cities, Lafayette had the written reports detailing an enormously large backlog of infrastructure maintenance. At current spending rates, roads were going bad faster than they could be repaired. 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 re-election bids by Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson and Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez. more
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