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Olsen: "We are all accountable for our actions and failures. We can all do better. Now is the time to take action." more
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Asher retains his seat as Apopka Dog Mayor
This year's election raised $22,832 for four animal rescues, and the incumbent candidate, Asher, won his second term with the most votes, totaling $9,945.   more
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The Kelly Park School and three others in the Apopka area received "A" grades from the Florida Department of Education.
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 school grades for Apopka schools. more
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According to sources inside the AFD, Wil Sanchez, the AFD's Deputy Fire Chief, will step in as interim fire chief for Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam.
Developing Story: Deputy Chief Wil Sanchez to take over as Interim Apopka Fire Chief
The Apopka Voice has learned from three sources, two inside the Apopka Fire Department with knowledge of the events, and speaking under the condition of anonymity, that Deputy Fire Chief Wil Sanchez will be named AFD Interim Fire Chief on Monday. more
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Apopka City Hall.
Trust and integrity must return to the Apopka City Council
The Council needs to get to the bottom of Mayor Nelson's accusation. I know it may seem like we are already at rock bottom in many ways, but a member of the Council simply cannot make statements like that from the dais without proving their words. 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 seven articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on a new restaurant opening in Apopka. more
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Apopka Fire Department - Fire Station #1
A Tale of Two Perspectives: Nelson and Klepper differ on Sean Wylam's tenure as Apopka Fire Chief
On Wednesday, Apopka Professional Firefighters Association President Alex Klepper and Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson had contrasting opinions on Sean Wylam's time as a fire chief and his career as a firefighter. more
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Commissioner Nick Nesta (left), Commissioner Alexander Smith (center), and Mayor Bryan nelson (right) at a previous Apopka City Council meeting.
Nesta responds to Smith's email
Commissioner Nick Nesta, who Commissioner Alexander Smith called out in an email last month that accused him of being "degrading, offensive, insulting, rude and disrespectful," responded to Smith in a statement of his own. more
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Apopka City Hall.
Breaking News: City Council sets millage rate at 4.8399
At its July 17th special meeting, the Apopka City Council voted 5-0 to increase the millage rate to 4.8399 for its FY2024/25 budget. more
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Fireworks almost guaranteed at Apopka City Council meeting
Because the July 3rd meeting was canceled, the agenda is packed. Oh, and if you missed the July 4th fireworks, there are a couple of unresolved matters from the June 19th meeting that may make up for it in comparable explosiveness. more
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Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson shakes the hand of newly appointed Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam in 2019.
Developing Story: Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam announces retirement
Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam has announced he will be stepping down, according to an email he sent to AFD firefighters and staff. Wylam's tumultuous time as Apopka's top firefighter will end October 31st. 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. It also includes details on the upcoming budget and millage rate vote. more
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Mr. Smith goes to Apopka: New City Administrator delivers a wakeup call to City Council
Jacob Smith, the new Apopka City Administrator, didn't say much in his first budget workshop cycle, but what he did say cut to the core of the challenges facing the City Council. more
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Apopka City Hall.
Breaking News: City Council tables millage rate vote until July 17th meeting
The Apopka City Council decided to table its tentative approval of the millage rate for the FY24/25 budget until the July 17th meeting. 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 the details of a scathing email Commissioner Alexander Smith sent to Commissioner Nick Nesta. more
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Apopka's 2024/25 budget workshops must break the cycle of treading water
Apopka is treading water. Its millage rate seems as permanent as the John Land statue in front of City Hall. It only looks to the future for inevitable things like a public safety center or wastewater treatment facilities, and its system almost guarantees this outcome. more
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The Apopka Youth Council: Making a difference in the community
During the June 19th City Council Meeting, Special Project Manager Stephen Cribb spoke about the remarkable initiatives of the Apopka Youth Council. more
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Apopka Budget Workshop meeting dates announced
On its website, the City of Apopka announced the times and dates for the budget workshops for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. more
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Apopka City Hall.
Smith sends scathing email to Nesta about his comments at City Council meeting
The Apopka Voice has learned through a public records request and a social media post that Commissioner Alexander Smith sent a scathing email to Commissioner Nick Nesta, describing Nesta's remarks to Smith as "degrading, offensive, insulting, rude and disrespectful" at the June 19th City Council meeting. 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 a new food hall in Apopka. more
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APD adds five new officers to its force; will ask for another 10 in the 2024/25 budget
These five new officers, along with three additional officers currently in the police academy, bring the APD's numbers to 118 sworn officers. And that is where the roster will stay, heading into the 2024/25 budget workshops. more
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Apopka City Hall
Becker categorically denies Nelson's allegation of dropping censure for promise not to run for re-election
The Apopka City Council voted 3-1 to censure Nelson in 2023 but did not make a motion to rescind it after a 62-minute deliberation at the June 19th meeting. One of the most puzzling moments came when Nelson made a shocking claim while reading his prepared statement. more
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Apopka City Hall.
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 Mayor Nelson's attempt to have his 2023 censure rescinded. more
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A mercy killing: Council lets vote to rescind Nelson's 2023 censure die on the floor
After a contentious 62-minute discussion, the Apopka City Council did not have the appetite to even make a motion to rescind the 2023 censure of Mayor Bryan Nelson. more
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Apopka City Hall.
Developing Story: Agenda item to rescind censure of Mayor Nelson dies without a vote
The censure passed in 2023 by a 3-1 vote, with then-Commissioner Kyle Becker presenting and voting in favor, along with Commissioners Nick Nesta and Diane Velazquez. more
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