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The Apopka City Commission will discuss attorney representation and impact fees Wednesday before considering a 55-home development and three annexation ordinances. The October 21 meetings begin at 5 pm and 6 pm at City Hall, with public comment opportunities and a livestream.
City Commission to discuss legal representation, impact fees and 55-home development
The Apopka City Commission will discuss attorney representation and impact fees Wednesday before considering a 55-home development and three annexation ordinances. The October 21 meetings begin at 5 pm and 6 pm at City Hall, with public comment opportunities and a livestream. more
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UF/IFAS Extension Orange County’s November schedule features eight programs ranging from financial education for renters and homebuyers to backyard chicken care and wildlife habitat. Events run Nov. 4-19, with registration required and fees ranging from free to $12.51.
UF/IFAS Orange County offers November classes on housing, gardening and backyard chickens
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County’s November schedule features eight programs ranging from financial education for renters and homebuyers to backyard chicken care and wildlife habitat. Events run Nov. 4-19, with registration required and fees ranging from free to $12.51. more
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Apopka’s Development Review Committee will consider a Hogshead Road warehouse, Lux Car Wash construction plans and revisions to Crossroads at Kelly Park Phase 3B on Oct. 21
Warehouse, car wash and Kelly Park revisions head to DRC
A proposed 30,000-square-foot warehouse, the first phase of Lux Car Wash and revised plans for Crossroads at Kelly Park Phase 3B are on Apopka’s Wednesday development review agenda. The committee meets at 9 a.m. Oct. 21 in the City Hall Commission Chambers. more
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Apopka is accepting applications for a vacant Planning Commission seat following former Chairman William Gusler’s June resignation amid disagreements over the board’s role in managing growth. City residents interested in helping review development proposals and guide land-use policy have until Nov. 6 to apply.
A seat at the table: Apopka seeks Planning Commission applicants after chairman’s resignation
Apopka is accepting applications for a vacant Planning Commission seat following former Chairman William Gusler’s June resignation amid disagreements over the board’s role in managing growth. City residents interested in helping review development proposals and guide land-use policy have until November 6 to apply. more
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City spending allegations, an open CRA board seat, and two more locally acquired dengue cases made headlines this week. Catch up on those stories, along with Mayor Nick Nesta’s commentary on city progress and a Christmas festival moving through development review. Photo is of Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta at the Town Hall for Homeless Resources September 24, 2026
In case you missed it: Spending allegations, a CRA vacancy, and a dengue update
City spending allegations, an open CRA board seat, and two more locally acquired dengue cases made headlines this week. Catch up on those stories, along with Mayor Nick Nesta’s commentary on city progress and a Christmas festival moving through development review. more
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Commissioner Nadia Anderson urged residents to move past the concert controversy, while readers kept asking for documentation to support her allegation of millions in wasteful city spending. The Apopka Voice’s Thursday article drew 24 likes, 46 comments, and three shares on its Facebook page, with Friday’s exchanges expanding the debate over spending and transparency.
Anderson seeks to move past concert controversy as readers demand spending records
Commissioner Nadia Anderson urged residents to move past the concert controversy, while readers kept asking for documentation to support her allegation of millions in wasteful city spending. The Apopka Voice’s Thursday article drew 24 likes, 46 comments, and three shares on its Facebook page, with Friday’s exchanges expanding the debate over spending and transparency. more
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Apopka faces a busy week of city business, including development reviews, code enforcement hearings, and a City Commission workshop and meeting. Residents can also attend a Bronson Peak community meeting with Mayor Nick Nesta, visit Camp Wewa’s Climb Club, or enjoy Saturday’s Halloween in the Park.
City meetings and Halloween fun on Apopka’s calendar highlight a busy schedule
Apopka faces a busy week of city business, including development reviews, code enforcement hearings, and a City Commission workshop and meeting. Residents can also attend a Bronson Peak community meeting with Mayor Nick Nesta, visit Camp Wewa’s Climb Club, or enjoy Saturday’s Halloween in the Park. more
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Health officials confirmed four locally transmitted dengue cases in the Apopka area and one in Pine Hills as of Oct. 12. Orange County announced aerial mosquito spraying for designated neighborhoods, with treatments scheduled for Oct. 16 or, if weather delayed operations, Oct. 17.
Four local dengue cases in Apopka prompt aerial mosquito spraying plans
Health officials confirmed four locally transmitted dengue cases in the Apopka area and one in Pine Hills as of Oct. 12. Orange County announced aerial mosquito spraying for designated neighborhoods, with treatments scheduled for Oct. 16 or, if weather delayed operations, Oct. 17. more
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Apopka Commissioner Nadia Anderson responded to criticism of the city's support for the Hearts and Souls concert by alleging that Mayor Nick Nesta’s administration wasted millions of dollars in taxpayer funds. When asked to identify those expenditures, she characterized the claim as a generalization and provided no supporting documentation before publication.
Developing Story: Anderson alleges millions in wasteful city spending
Apopka Commissioner Nadia Anderson responded to criticism of city support for the Hearts and Souls concert by alleging millions of dollars in wasteful taxpayer spending under Mayor Nick Nesta’s administration. When asked to identify those expenditures, she characterized the claim as a generalization and provided no supporting documentation before publication. more
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Apopka is accepting applications through Nov. 6 for a vacant resident seat on its Community Redevelopment Agency Board. Applicants must live within the city and submit a resume, with preference given to CRA district business owners or operators and candidates with relevant professional or leadership experience.
Apopka seeks applicants for vacant CRA resident board seat
Apopka is accepting applications through Nov. 6 for a vacant resident seat on its Community Redevelopment Agency Board. Applicants must live within the city and submit a resume, with preference given to CRA district business owners or operators and candidates with relevant professional or leadership experience. more
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Orange County Public Schools will host its Parent Academy School Choice Expo on Saturday, October 17, from 9 am to 12:30 pm at Lake Buena Vista High School. Apopka families and others across the district can explore magnet schools, scholastic academies, virtual learning, and alternative education programs.
OCPS School Choice Expo invites families to explore educational options
Orange County Public Schools will host its Parent Academy School Choice Expo on Saturday, October 17, from 9 am to 12:30 pm at Lake Buena Vista High School. Apopka families and others across the district can explore magnet schools, scholastic academies, virtual learning, and alternative education programs. more
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A typical stormwater retention pond in a Florida community is both a visual amenity and a poorly functioning pollution control device. New standards were supposed to make the stormwater system more effective, but the Florida DEP removed their teeth.
Florida’s stormwater cleanup promises deserve more than paper credits
Florida’s approach to stormwater pollution is drawing criticism over whether credits sold to developers will represent measurable improvements in water quality. For Apopka, the debate raises questions about protecting local waterways and sustaining Lake Apopka’s restoration. more
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Apopka’s Development Review Committee approved plans for the Trader Mae's Christmas Festival, a two-day holiday market scheduled for Nov. 7–8. The committee also reviewed commercial redevelopment and logistics park plans that drew requests for revisions involving planning requirements, parking, and emergency access.
Christmas festival gets an early green light from the DRC
Apopka’s Development Review Committee approved plans for the Trader Mae's Christmas Festival, a two-day holiday market scheduled for Nov. 7–8. The committee also reviewed commercial redevelopment and logistics park plans that drew requests for revisions involving planning requirements, parking, and emergency access. more
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Orange County Animal Services has resumed all shelter services, including normal animal intake, following a temporary disruption related to construction of its new facility. To celebrate, the shelter is offering $5 adoptions for dogs and cats aged four months and older from Oct. 14–18.
Orange County Animal Services resumes full operations, offers $5 adoptions
Orange County Animal Services has resumed all shelter services, including normal animal intake, following a temporary disruption related to construction of its new facility. To celebrate, the shelter is offering $5 adoptions for dogs and cats aged four months and older from Oct. 14–18. more
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Apopka police listed burglary, battery, theft, and DUI charges in the department’s Oct. 4–10 arrest report, which contains 29 cases involving 28 people. The department also recorded 1,418 calls for service, 69 citations and 50 crashes during the week.
APD reports burglary, battery, and DUI arrests during Oct. 4–10
Apopka police listed 29 cases involving 28 people in the department’s Oct. 4–10 arrest report, with charges ranging from armed burglary and aggravated assault to theft and DUI. During the same week, APD recorded 1,418 calls for service, issued 69 citations, and reported 50 crashes. more
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Mayor Nick Nesta at the Apopka Homeless Resources Town Hall in September 2026
Nesta: Progress takes time, but the work has started
Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta says his first six months in office have focused on improving communication, supporting city employees, and reorganizing City Hall. In this op-ed, he addresses residents’ concerns about sidewalks, roads, traffic, and water service while outlining plans to review utility finances and impact fees. more
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The Apopka Development Review Committee will review two construction site plans and a proposed Trader Maes Christmas Festival at its October 14 meeting. The meeting begins at 9 am in the Apopka City Hall Commission Chambers.
DRC to review redevelopment plans and Trader Maes Christmas Festival
The Apopka Development Review Committee will review two construction site plans and a proposed Trader Maes Christmas Festival at its October 14 meeting. The meeting begins at 9 am in the Apopka City Hall Commission Chambers. more
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Children play at RCMA Bowling Green Daycare Center on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Bowling Green, Florida. Citrus and fruit were the founding industries of Bowling Green and Hardee County.
Amendment 3 could squeeze children’s programs despite school funding exemption
Florida’s public school districts are exempt from Amendment 3’s proposed property tax reduction, but programs supporting their students could still face substantial cuts. Children’s services leaders warn that reduced local revenue could mean fewer after-school opportunities, higher family fees and added pressure on school budgets. more
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The Apopka Police Department reported 10 burglaries during the week of Oct. 4-10, including five residential, three vehicle, and two commercial incidents. The weekly list includes two residential burglaries on Stonechapel Court and two vehicle burglaries on Nicole Lee Circle.
APD reports 10 burglaries for October 4-10
The Apopka Police Department reported 10 burglaries during the week of Oct. 4-10, including five residential, three vehicle, and two commercial incidents. The weekly list includes two residential reports on Stonechapel Court and two vehicle burglary reports on Nicole Lee Circle. more
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Camp Wewa
Development hearings, Friday football, and a family event at Camp Wewa highlight Apopka’s calendar
Development hearings, conservation office hours, and Camp Wewa activities highlight Apopka’s schedule for October 13–18. Apopka hosts Timber Creek Friday night, while Wekiva has no varsity game listed this week. more
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The Apopka Planning Commission will hold public hearings Tuesday on a proposed Chandler Road daycare center and a rezoning request involving three Sir Arthur Court properties. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, with opportunities for residents to comment on both proposals.
Planning Commission to consider daycare proposal and Sir Arthur Court rezoning
The Apopka Planning Commission will hold public hearings Tuesday on a proposed Chandler Road daycare center and a rezoning request involving three Sir Arthur Court properties. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, with opportunities for residents to comment on both proposals. more
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Two additional locally acquired dengue cases have brought Orange County’s total to five, according to the Florida Department of Health in Orange County.
Orange County confirms two more local dengue cases, plans aerial mosquito spraying
Two additional locally acquired dengue cases have brought Orange County’s total to five, according to the Florida Department of Health in Orange County. Health officials and Orange County Mosquito Control are expanding prevention efforts, including planned aerial spraying in affected communities. more
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Florida households are projected to pay an additional $630 per year for energy by 2035 and $710 by 2040 under federal energy policies enacted since January 2025, according to an Energy Innovation analysis.
Analysis projects higher energy bills, job losses for Florida under federal policy changes
Federal energy policy changes could increase Florida households’ annual energy costs by $630 by 2035, according to modeling by Energy Innovation. The analysis also projects economic losses, fewer jobs, and additional public health costs associated with increased air pollution. more
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In Case You Missed It: Code violations, Flock cameras, and South Apopka annexation
A rejected code-enforcement settlement, concerns about Flock cameras and a South Apopka annexation proposal brought major community issues before city commissioners. Catch up on those stories, plus Matthew’s Hope’s possible expansion, development questions at Kelly Park and Mayor Nick Nesta’s perspective on city employees. more
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Orange County is inviting residents and community partners to identify housing needs, service gaps, and development priorities for its next five-year Consolidated Plan. Apopka residents can participate through Engage Orange by completing a community needs survey, sharing ideas, and providing feedback.
Orange County seeks input on housing and community development priorities
Orange County is inviting residents and community partners to identify housing needs, service gaps, and development priorities for its next five-year Consolidated Plan. Apopka residents can participate through Engage Orange by completing a community needs survey, sharing ideas, and providing feedback. more
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