Apopka is announcing road closures on State Road 429, Forest Lake Main Plaza, and Ocoee Apopka Roads. See times, dates and details.

Like most cities, Lafayette had the written reports detailing an enormously large backlog of infrastructure maintenance. At current spending rates, roads were going bad faster than they could be repaired.

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 re-election bids by Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson and Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez.

This will be Velazquez's seventh appearance on an Apopka ballot in the last 12 years, including general elections and runoffs. Velazquez was first elected in 2014, lost her seat in 2018, won a special election in 2020 to regain Seat 2, and then won a full term in 2022. She has received the most votes of any member on the Apopka City Council.

The project, submitted by developer and property owner Michael Cooper, was set for discussion during the meeting as a resubmittal for the project located at 357 West Fourth Street, just three blocks from City Hall.

Coretta Anthony-Smith may not be a household name in Orange County politics, but she is is a seasoned trial lawyer, a mother, a fierce advocate, and someone tired of watching from the sidelines as issues affecting everyday Floridians fall through the cracks.

Located at the entrance to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, the Nature Center will transform an abandoned building (a former truck repair shop) into a 3,400-square-foot, low-carbon, sustainability-focused educational visitor center.

Due to the temporary disruption in water service, a precautionary boil water advisory is being issued for all residents in Winding Meadows and Laurel Oaks.

The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly arrest report that includes arrests, crashes, calls for service, and traffic citations. This report is for the week ending May 10th.

Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson has filed to run for a third term, setting up a long-anticipated matchup against Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore.

The proclamation outlines the historical significance of Florida Emancipation Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the state.

Earlier this month, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated that 8.6 million Americans would lose their health insurance coverage should the proposal become law.

The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles. 

This unprecedented and isolated incident has understandably triggered strong emotions. But emotional reactions - particularly fear and a desire for retribution - must not guide state wildlife policy.

The proclamation celebrated the long-standing role of municipal clerks in the public sector, referring to the position as a “time-honored and vital part of local government” and “the oldest among public servants.”

Water safety is very important in Florida due to the widespread access to water. Children ages 1-4 years old are more likely to drown in a home swimming pool than children ages 5-19 years old,  who are more likely to drown in natural bodies of water.

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 the new Apopka Deputy Chief.

We look to you to ensure that we provide the needed budget to properly provide the Staff, equipment, supplies, and materials to get the job done in a timely and appropriate manner. No one wants to see a tax increase. To date, we have gotten what we have paid for.

National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.