The Apopka City Council pushed for higher interest return rates from current investment banks at its May 17th meeting as Commissioner Nick Nesta raised concerns over loss of money.
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But today, the 30-day deadline ended, and their goal fell short. New and his team of volunteers collected 1,692, 70 short of the mark.
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After a continuous back-and-forth discussion between City staff and a developer, the Apopka City Council voted 3-2 on a motion to deny the request from applicants of the Oaks at Monroe.
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Christine Moore, the District 2 Orange County Commissioner, gave a presentation about the CRA to the Apopka City Council at its May 17th meeting and to discuss its January 2024 renewal.
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Dennis New, the Chairman of the Recall Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson Committee, and his team of volunteers are nearing the finish line of a 30-day journey.
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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 three new APD officers.
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From Staff Reports
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5/15/23
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Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson thinks it will be difficult to hire a new city attorney, given the adversarial nature of the City Council.
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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 City Attorney Michael Rodriguez's resignation.
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From Staff Reports
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5/8/23
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A flagship restaurant under the Apopka City Center banner took another step toward completion...
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After weeks of scrutiny on social media and in public comments during Apopka City Council meetings, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson is responding to criticisms leveled at him.
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Developing Story: Michael Rodriguez has resigned as Apopka City Attorney at the May 3rd City Council meeting.
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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 Jalen Carter's journey into professional football.
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From Staff Reports
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5/1/23
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Southwick Commons, a 192-unit apartment complex sitting on land earmarked for the Apopka City Center, has become a black eye that never seems to heal.
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The Facebook Group called "Recall Bryan Nelson" has begun the process of getting petitions signed by registered Apopka voters to get to the next stage of a recall.
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Seven stories that shaped Apopka last week, including the City Council's debate on the city attorney, a South Apopka annexation meeting, and the ongoing turmoil at the Apopka Fire Department
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From Staff Reports
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4/24/23
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There are a lot of important topics circulating through Apopka these days, and just as many opinions about how to handle them.
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At the beginning of tonight's (April 19th) meeting, the Apopka City Council voted in favor of resolving the matter of terminating City Attorney Michael Rodriguez.
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The Planning Commission serves as the City’s “Local Planning Agency” when reviewing and recommending to the City Council future land use amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map.
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Although the issues at the AFD go well beyond the tragic accident that ultimately took the life of a young firefighter, it's the death of Firefighter Austin Duran that seems to frame nearly every discussion.
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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 Apopka Gopher Tortoise Day.
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From Staff Reports
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4/17/23
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Where do Apopka City Council powers begin and end? Can it have a city clerk or city attorney removed, or does that require a Mayor's decision?
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Sylvester Hall said that it is no coincidence that everything around South Apopka is already annexed into Apopka except for South Apopka.
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By Allison Petro-Williams, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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4/17/23
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It may be time to turn this issue over to the people of South Apopka, but if it's going to be settled by ballot, then treat annexation like an election.
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In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in review. Five articles that shaped the city last week... including details on the City Council's no-confidence vote on Fire Chief Sean Wylam.
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From Staff Reports
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4/9/23
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In an interview with WESH-2 News on Thursday, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson said he would stick with Fire Chief Sean Wylam, despite two no-confidence votes.
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