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In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in review. Six articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including details on the City Council's vote on an economic development department.
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From Staff Reports
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1/22/23
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It took over six years, four election cycles, a couple of presentations, and a late-night City Council meeting, but Apopka finally took the first step in creating an economic development department.
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By a vote of 3-2, the City Council approved the formation of an economic development department for Apopka with Commissioners Kyle Becker, Nick Nesta and Diane Velazquez voting in support.
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Becker's presentation for an Economic Development Department highlights today's City Council meeting
Commissioner Kyle Becker will highlight the agenda at tonight's Apopka City Council meeting, and he means business. Becker will present his plan for an economic development department and why it …
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Yesterday, we honored the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the 14th Annual Apopka MLK Parade, which travels through the streets of Apopka and South Apopka on its way to the John Bridges Center.
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Opinion/By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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1/17/23
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In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in review includes eight articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including details on a new housing development coming to Apopka.
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From Staff Reports
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1/15/23
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Development within the City of Apopka has seen all-time highs within the last few years. Between the new multi-family projects throughout the City and the creation of the Kelly Park Interchange.
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No elected official is immune to criticism. It goes with the territory. Sometimes you need to shrug it off and keep moving forward. And sometimes you need to listen.
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City Council approves Apopka MLK Parade routes and announces second South Apopka Annexation Workshop
The Apopka City Council approved the routes and date of the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade at its January 4th meeting, and announced its next South Apopka Annexation Workshop.
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From Staff Reports
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1/4/23
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The purpose of The Apopka Voice is to inform, engage, and inspire our readers, and to start the new year, we're launching the First Annual Apopka Hero Award.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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1/2/23
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In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in review includes five articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including details on Commissioner Becker's economic development presentation.
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From Staff Reports
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1/1/23
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Less than a week after announcing him to the Apopka City Council, Camp Wewa Director Ryan Lemon resigned from that position - the second departure in less than four months.
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At its December 21st meeting, the Apopka City Council voted 5-0 to give Commissioner Kyle Becker an opportunity to present the merits of starting an economic development department.
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In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in review includes seven articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including details on the Apopka Fire Department Safety Commission resignations.
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From Staff Reports
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12/25/22
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There has been a developing story the past couple of weeks involving the Apopka Fire Department - a familiar place for controversy as of late.
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The Apopka Voice has learned that a second member of the AFD Safety Committee has resigned, and that Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson has called a press conference to respond.
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If you listen to the Rock Springs Ridge Homeowners Association, it would appear the land swap for the golf course lands is moving forward. But according to the FWC, they have a long way to go.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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12/20/22
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In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in review includes five articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including details on an AFD Lieutenant resigning from the safety committee.
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The Apopka Voice has learned that Lieutenant Alex Klepper of the Apopka Fire Department has resigned from the AFD Safety Committee.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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12/15/22
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Let's pretend, for a moment, that Apopka hired a "City Center Director" in 2016. Their sole purpose was to develop and recruit businesses for the Apopka City Center.
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There are apparently new developments in the proposed land swap between the Rock Springs Ridge Homeowners Association Board and the Golf Group.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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12/13/22
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There are apparently new developments in the proposed land swap between the Rock Springs Ridge Homeowners Association Board and the Golf Group.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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12/12/22
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In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in review includes six articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including details on a meeting between city officials and the Rock Springs Ridge HOA.
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From Staff Reports
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12/11/22
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Shortly after his election in 2016 to Seat #4, Commissioner Kyle Becker began his campaign to bring an economic development department to Apopka. But for six years, it has eluded him. But now, in his …
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At the December 7th Apopka City Council meeting, Nelson was just seconds from gavelling to a close a marathon 4.5-hour affair when Commissioner Nick Nesta asked a surprising question.
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