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Developing Story: A second AFD Safety Committee member resigns; Nelson calls 5pm press conference to respond
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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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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12/21/22
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Developing Story: AFD Safety Committee member resigns; cites City Attorney and Fire Chief for ending post-incident critique of Austin Duran's accident
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
The Clydesdales are here!
City Beverages, the City of Apopka, and the Armando Borjas Jr Scholarship are proud to be bringing the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales to Apopka on December 2nd.
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From the Armando Borjas Jr Scholarship Foundation
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12/1/22
Win a ride with the Clydesdales!
In an effort to share this great experience, we will be hosting a raffle for one individual to receive a chance to ride with the Clydesdales.
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From the Armando Borjas Jr Scholarship Foundation
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11/15/22
Apopka Fire Department begins its hiring campaign
The Apopka Fire Department is currently seeking qualified and most importantly dedicated Firefighters to join our team.
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From the Apopka Fire Department
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10/4/22
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 last week... all in one place, including details on a mixed-use project on Kelly Park Road.
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From Staff Reports
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9/25/22
Apopka firefighters go "Tunnel to Towers" to honor FDNY firefighter and Austin Duran
On Sunday, 13 firefighters from the Apopka Fire Department, and seven of their family and friends participated in the Tunnel to Towers 5K run in New York City honoring the sacrifice made by first responders on 9/11.
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From Staff Reports
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9/25/22
Apopka Fire Chief Wylam restructures Fire Administration at AFD
The promotions came a week after the Apopka City Council approved a budget that added 18 firefighters, a Training Officer, a Health and Safety Officer, and a Quality Assurance Officer.
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From Staff Reports
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9/20/22
Adding 18 firefighters to the AFD is a huge win for Apopka
Our firefighters will now be able to run calls with three firefighters per apparatus, providing safety for our firefighters and higher-quality service to our residents.
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By Apopka City Commissioner Nick Nesta
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9/15/22
Apopka City Budget 2022/23: A process that needed to go much smoother
The debates, discussions, tweaks, and edits typically come during the budget workshops. The hearings should be formalities that the Council agreed on two months ago.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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9/13/22
Apopka Professional Firefighters Association: "We have been kicking the can down the road and have reached the stopping point"
The City of Apopka Budget Hearing on September 7th was a moment where years of work seemed to culminate into one whirlwind meeting.
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From the Apopka Professional Firefighters Association
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9/12/22
Apopka unites for Together as One Festival
The Armando Borjas Jr. Scholarship Foundation hosted its first-ever "Together As One" Festival on Saturday, helping to honor a local firefighter and remember the events of 9/11.
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By Katelyn Colley, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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9/11/22
Sanchez tries to suppress the fire over the AFD budget
A funny thing happened between the budget workshops and hearings - the idea of hiring enough firefighters to add a third person to the fire engines returned.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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9/8/22
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A chaotic budget hearing concludes with a shaky consensus and questions on funding for the Apopka Fire Department
The budget process in Apopka is usually cut-and-dried. Department heads present their plans to the Council at three workshops. The hearings are usually a formailty.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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9/8/22
Michael Duran: "My son lost his life in direct connection to a lack of training, safety, and supervision"
Michael Duran, the father of deceased firefighter Austin Duran is emphatic about the urgency needed to bring the AFD up to proper safety, training and staffing standards.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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9/7/22
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What does it mean to receive an Armando Borjas Jr. Scholarship?
The Armando Borjas Jr Scholarship Foundation is founded on the core principles that Armando himself represented each day - dedication, self-improvement, and the drive to spread knowledge.
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By Eng. William Ayala, Apopka Fire Department
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9/6/22
Never Forget: Armando Borjas Jr. Scholarship Foundation announces events to honor the sacrifices made on 9/11
As we look back over the last 21 years since the attacks of September 11th devastated our nation and changed the course of history forever, we are encouraged to remember the sacrifices.
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From the Armando Borjas Jr Scholarship Foundation
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8/31/22
City Council presses Fire Chief Wylam on safety and training issues at Budget Workshop presentation
Much like last year's budget workshop, Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam outlined his presentation by asking for a modest increase from $15.2 million in last year's budget to $17.8 million in this one.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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7/26/22
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Apopka says goodbye to Austin
Apopka said goodbye to Austin Duran on Saturday. The 25-year-old Firefighter/EMT for the Apopka Fire Department died 15 days after suffering injuries related to a tragic workplace accident.
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From Staff Reports
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7/24/22
Apopka Fire Department announces funeral arrangements for Austin Duran
The Apopka Fire department released the following statement and announced the funeral arrangements for Firefighter/EMT Austin Duran.
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From the Apopka Fire Department and Staff Reports
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7/19/22
Apopka mourns the loss of Austin Duran; leaders, community, agencies send condolences through social media
Social media can sometimes be an outlet for a community to express its grief and condolences. And this weekend, Apopka showed exactly how much its heart is broken, but also that they will never forget Austin.
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From Staff Reports
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7/17/22
As Apopka grieves, our prayers remain with the family of Austin Duran
We regret any emotional distress the timing of the original article may have caused Apopka residents, its firefighters, or Austin's family and friends.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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7/16/22
AustinsArmy#: GoFundMe account for injured firefighter surpasses $40,000
Austin is doing good and progressing well. Although the previous surgeries were successful, doctors have determined that a fourth surgery is necessary.
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From Staff Reports
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7/3/22
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 last week... all in one place, including details on the injured firefighter Austin Duran.
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From Staff Reports
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7/3/22
Injured Apopka firefighter's first round of surgeries are successful
Tragedy struck the community this holiday weekend when Apopka Fire Department Firefighter/EMT Austin Duran was seriously injured, but now there is a way to help the family.
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From Staff Reports
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7/2/22
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