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While social media, online comments, and letters to the editor serve as a platform for individuals to voice their opinions, they also raise concerns about the potential for misinformation and character assassination.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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8/28/23
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In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in Review includes three articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including details on the Apopka teenager who visited Washington DC.
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From Staff Reports
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8/27/23
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The city of Apopka is a mess right now. But there may be a way out of this chaos if residents would adopt the approach used by most other Florida cities to manage their affairs.
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By Joe Kilsheimer, former Mayor of Apopka
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8/27/23
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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 the new Apopka City Center Winn-Dixie.
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From Staff Reports
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8/20/23
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Apopka City Commissioner Nick Nesta called for a forensic audit of certain City financial documents, and commissioners insisted on an updated investment policy.
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By Mickenzie Hannon, Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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8/17/23
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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 Alexander Smith missing a key City Council meeting.
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From Staff Reports
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8/13/23
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Commissioner Kyle Becker shocked Apopka when he announced he would not run for re-election to Seat #3 on the Apopka City Council in 2024.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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8/10/23
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The Apopka Police Department and Chief Michael McKinley swore in two new officers at City Hall in front of friends, family and elected officials on Monday.
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By Jake Bell, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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8/8/23
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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 the censure resolution passed by the City Council.
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From Staff Reports
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8/6/23
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Commissioner Alexander Smith attends almost every event scheduled in Apopka, but his recent absences from City Council meetings is becoming alarming - particularly the last one.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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8/6/23
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According to the City Council, payments to IHD were not to exceed $50,000, but projections for future service put the bill at $54,000. Approximately $36,000 in payments have been committed so far.
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By Jake Bell, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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8/6/23
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The council voted 3-1 to censure Nelson for lying about the employment status of former city attorney Michael Rodriguez, according to the resolution. Nelson was the only vote against the censure.
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By Mickenzie Hannon, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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8/3/23
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By a vote of 3-1, the Council "formally censured Nelson for misleading the City Council, and by the same actions, the people of Apopka through untruthful public comments...."
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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8/2/23
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Although not stated in the title, the resolution to censure refers to Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson for a misleading statement he made at the June 21st meeting about then-City Attorney Michael Rodriguez.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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7/31/23
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Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley and Fire Chief Sean Wylam in front of the City Council to present their status within the last year, what is needed for the upcoming year, and concerns for the future.
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By Jake Bell, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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7/30/23
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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 the FY2023-24 Apopka City Budget.
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From Staff Reports
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7/30/23
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At its July 27th meeting, the Council voted 5-0 to set a millage rate of 4.1876. The vote preceded three days of budget workshops.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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7/27/23
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Over six months after the city council voted in favor, it seems as though the department is back where it was in January - looking for a director to begin the department.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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7/26/23
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For many Apopkans, Camp Wewa holds a special place in their hearts and brings back childhood and teenage memories, but the camp is losing money every year since its purchase.
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By Jake Bell, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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7/26/23
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Bay Ridge Cemetery is the resting place of several prominent Apopkan families and veterans of many foreign wars. It is also in the middle of an emerging part of northwest Orange County.
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By Yasmene Warren, Interning Correspondent with The Apopka Voice and Staff Reports
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7/25/23
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Former Apopka City Commissioner Bill Arrowsmith has withdrawn his name from consideration for re-naming Harmon Road to Bill Arrowsmith Parkway.
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From Staff Reports
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7/24/23
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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 the first two parts of the Homeless in Apopka series.
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From Staff Reports
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7/23/23
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The Apopka City Council Budget Workshops begin today. These meetings will be held in City Council Chambers at 5 PM and live-streamed on the City of Apopka's YouTube Channel.
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From Staff Reports
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7/23/23
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In this 4-part series, The Apopka Voice examines homelessness nationwide and locally with the goal of narrowing the focus and shedding light on what can benefit the homeless population for the trauma they face every day and to eradicate homelessness locally.
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By Alisha Garner, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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7/23/23
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At Apopka’s July 19th City Council meeting, a resolution requesting Harmon Road be renamed Bill Arrowsmith Parkway.
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By Jake Bell, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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7/20/23
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