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When Arguments turn to Gunfire: Apopka faces hard questions about youth gun violence
When Arguments turn to Gunfire: Apopka faces hard questions about youth gun violence
An argument outside Apopka’s Fall Family Festival left a 21-year-old dead and a 17-year-old facing a murder charge. The case renews questions about how young people obtain firearms and what the community can do before another confrontation turns deadly. more
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The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency will meet Thursday, November 12, to consider downtown initiatives involving a pocket park, historic markers, and pedestrian improvements near Kit Land Nelson Park. The 2 pm meeting also includes Fifth Street lighting, termination of the Station Street agreement, and a CRA work plan update.
Pocket park initiative, pedestrian improvements on CRA agenda
The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency will meet Thursday, November 12, to consider downtown initiatives involving a pocket park, historic markers, and pedestrian improvements near Kit Land Nelson Park. The 2 pm meeting also includes Fifth Street lighting, termination of the Station Street agreement, and a CRA work plan update. more
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Apopka police recorded 1,449 calls for service, 49 crashes, and 55 citations during Nov. 1-7. The weekly arrest report includes juvenile firearm charges, a murder charge, battery allegations, theft cases, drug offenses, and DUI arrests.
From traffic stops to felony charges: A week on Apopka’s police blotter
Apopka police recorded 1,449 calls for service, 49 crashes, and 55 citations during Nov. 1-7. The weekly arrest report includes juvenile firearm charges, a murder charge, battery allegations, theft cases, drug offenses, and DUI arrests. more
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The Station Street project was once pitched as a transformational development that could redefine downtown Apopka with housing, restaurants, public space, and trail connections. Now, city leaders are considering a formal default notice after developers allegedly failed to submit required plans under the project agreement.
Station Street project heads toward cancellation as CRA considers mutual termination
Apopka’s CRA will consider a mutual termination agreement Thursday that would end the stalled Station Street redevelopment deal for up to 60 affordable apartments, a public plaza and trail improvements. The developer has signed the document, but the supplied copy remains unsigned by the city and CRA and attributes the project’s halt to environmental clearance issues. more
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Retired Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James S. Hartsell greets 102-year-old Navy Veteran Dominick Paternoster prior to the Tampa Bay Lightning game, Nov. 5. Paternoster was honored as the national anthem guest of the Bolts at the beginning of the game. Hartsell, who serves as executive director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, participated in the ceremonial puck drop.
Governor recognizes November as Veterans Appreciation Month in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a proclamation recognizing November 11 as Veterans Day and November as Veterans Appreciation Month in Florida. The proclamation honors veterans and their families while highlighting earned benefits, support services, and the state’s Honor Flight network. more
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The APD recorded eight burglary reports during Nov. 1-7, including six involving vehicles and two involving commercial properties. Five auto burglaries were reported on November 6, including three in the same address range on Panoramic Circle.
Vehicle break-ins dominate Apopka’s burglary report
Apopka police recorded eight burglary reports during Nov. 1-7, including six involving vehicles and two involving commercial properties. Five auto burglaries were reported on November 6, including three in the same address range on Panoramic Circle. more
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.
Apopka prepares to honor veterans with ceremony, community support and special offers
Apopka will honor veterans at 11 am. The ceremony will be held Wednesday, November 11, at Kit Land Nelson Park, with Vietnam veteran Loretta Forlaw serving as the guest speaker. The surrounding week includes a job fair, community programming, and special offers, including free meals and haircuts, discounted groceries, and complimentary attraction admission. more
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Apopka’s Planning Commission will hold an open-space workshop at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, November 10, followed by its regular meeting at 5:30 pm. Three public hearings concern a proposed Chandler Road daycare, a future land-use amendment near Kelly Park Road, and a rezoning request on Sir Arthur Court.
Open space workshop, daycare proposal lead Planning Commission agendas
Apopka’s Planning Commission will hold an open-space workshop at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, November 10, followed by its regular meeting at 5:30 pm. Three public hearings concern a proposed Chandler Road daycare, a future land-use amendment near Kelly Park Road, and a rezoning request on Sir Arthur Court. more
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Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has launched the county’s 16th annual toy drive, continuing an effort that has collected more than 110,000 toys and gifts since 2011. Donations will support children from infancy through their teenage years through local youth and family agencies, schools, and nonprofit organizations.
Orange County launches 16th annual toy drive to brighten holidays for local families
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has launched the county’s 16th annual toy drive, continuing an effort that has collected more than 110,000 toys and gifts since 2011. Donations will support children from infancy through their teenage years through local youth and family agencies, schools and nonprofit organizations. more
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A heated City Commission exchange and election victories for Kamia Brown and Jarod Fox lead this week’s “In Case You Missed It.” Catch up on those stories: Mayor Nick Nesta’s call for accountability, our post-election analysis, development concerns, and the Apopka Police Department’s reaccreditation.
In Case You Missed It: City Hall tensions, election upsets, and a milestone for the APD
A heated City Commission exchange and election victories for Kamia Brown and Jarod Fox lead this week’s “In Case You Missed It.” Catch up on those stories: Mayor Nick Nesta’s call for accountability, our post-election analysis, development concerns, and the Apopka Police Department’s reaccreditation. more
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The Apopka Amphitheater will host “Love Story,” an unofficial Taylor Swift tribute, from 5 to 7 pm on Saturday. The concert is part of the city’s free Saturday Sounds series.
The Week Ahead: Planning hearings, Veterans Day and a CRA meeting on Apopka’s calendar
Apopka’s Nov. 9-15 calendar includes Planning Commission hearings, a Veterans Day ceremony and a rescheduled CRA meeting Thursday at 2 p.m., with no agenda available yet. Saturday brings a morning park cleanup and a free Taylor Swift tribute concert at the Apopka Amphitheater. more
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Three years after criticizing City Commission bickering and advocating for collegial government, Commissioner Nadia Anderson clashed with Mayor Nick Nesta over the city's support for the Heart and Soul Music Festival. The exchange included accusations of dishonesty, but commissioners unanimously approved the related budget amendment.
Anderson’s 2023 call for collegial government contrasts with clash over Heart and Soul Music Festival funding
Three years after criticizing City Commission bickering and advocating for collegial government, Commissioner Nadia Anderson clashed with Mayor Nick Nesta over the city's support for the Heart and Soul Music Festival. The exchange included accusations of dishonesty, but commissioners unanimously approved the related budget amendment. more
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Orange County has been awarded $7 million in state funding to help convert 367 properties from septic tanks to central sewer service in the Wekiwa Springs area. The project aims to reduce nitrogen pollution reaching the springs while grant support helps limit costs for homeowners.
Orange County receives a $7 million grant for Wekiwa Springs septic-to-sewer conversions
Orange County has been awarded $7 million in state funding to help convert 367 properties from septic tanks to central sewer service in the Wekiwa Springs area. The project aims to reduce nitrogen pollution reaching the springs while grant support helps limit costs for homeowners. more
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit Judge Barbara Lagoa issued a 23-page ruling this week upholding the lower court's opinion that the Medicaid termination letters were deficient.
Federal appeals court finds Florida’s Medicaid termination letters insufficient
A federal appeals court upheld a ruling that Florida failed to adequately explain why people were losing Medicaid coverage during its post-pandemic eligibility review. The decision reinforces the requirement that recipients receive enough information to understand and challenge the state’s determination before their benefits end. more
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A heated exchange between Mayor Nick Nesta and Commissioner Nadia Anderson preceded a unanimous vote to suspend commissioner discretionary spending Wednesday. The decision followed competing proposals to tighten event spending rules or redirect attention toward infrastructure and the financial implications of Amendment 3.
City Commission suspends discretionary spending after heated exchange
A heated exchange between Mayor Nick Nesta and Commissioner Nadia Anderson preceded a unanimous vote to suspend commissioner discretionary spending Wednesday. The decision followed competing proposals to tighten event spending rules or redirect attention toward infrastructure and the financial implications of Amendment 3. more
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Mayor Nick Nesta says Apopka must stop accepting delayed projects and postponed repairs as normal. In this op/ed, he outlines a commitment to clear priorities, fair treatment of employees, and honest reporting on his administration’s progress.l
Nesta: Apopka deserves accountability and results at City Hall
Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta says Apopka must stop accepting delayed projects and postponed repairs as normal. In this op/ed, he outlines a commitment to clear priorities, fair treatment of employees, and honest reporting on his administration’s progress. more
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Byron Donalds delivers his victory speech in Hollywood, FL.
How Amendment 3, vaccine mandates, and school vouchers will shape Florida under the leadership of Byron Donalds
Byron Donalds will enter the governor’s office facing consequential decisions about local government funding, school vaccination requirements and education spending. This analysis examines how his campaign promises could shape Florida policy and where a changed Legislature could complicate his plans. more
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Toxic algae bloom taints the St. Johns River thanks to its excessive pollution. DeSantis promised to fix this problem but failed to do so.
An environmental cleanup list for Florida’s next governor
Florida’s next governor will inherit environmental problems that demand more than campaign promises. This opinion column offers Byron Donalds a pointed to-do list, drawing on experts’ recommendations for cleaner water, healthier parks and protected land. more
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Roberta Walton Johnson, Tiffany Moore Russell, Joe Strada, Kamia Brown and Jarod Fox won their respective races in the November 3 election, while Florida voters approved Amendment 3’s property tax changes.
Analysis: A national demand for change reaches Apopka’s doorstep
Apopka-area voters chose new voices in county government and Tallahassee, unseating Mike Crabb and Doug Bankson after campaigns focused on residents’ everyday concerns. The winners now face the challenge of turning promises on affordability, growth and public services into improvements voters can see. more
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Questions about a secondary access road, paving requirements, and potential occupancy delays dominated the Apopka Development Review Committee’s Nov. 4 discussion of Ridgebrook. The committee also reviewed needed revisions to the Apopka K-8 Charter School plat and recommended approval of a Crossroads at Kelly Park park tract.
Ridgebrooke access concerns lead DRC discussion; Kelly Park tract advances
Questions about a secondary access road, paving requirements, and potential occupancy delays dominated the Apopka Development Review Committee’s Nov. 4 discussion of Ridgebrooke. The committee also reviewed needed revisions to the Apopka K-8 Charter School plat and recommended approval of a Crossroads at Kelly Park park tract. more
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Florida voters approved Amendment 3, a homestead property tax reduction that state economists estimate could reduce local government revenues by as much as $12 billion annually at full implementation. Two other proposed constitutional amendments failed to reach the required approval threshold in unofficial results.
Florida voters approve property tax cuts as Amendment 3 clears passage threshold
Florida voters approved Amendment 3, a homestead property tax reduction that state economists estimate could reduce local government revenues by as much as $12 billion annually at full implementation. Two other proposed constitutional amendments failed to reach the required approval threshold in unofficial results. more
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Apopka police reported 34 people arrested and four burglaries during the week of Oct. 25-31. The department’s weekly report details arrests for property crimes, battery, drug offenses, and traffic violations, along with more than 1,500 calls for service.
APD reports 34 arrests, four burglaries in weekly roundup
Apopka police reported 34 people arrested and four burglaries during the week of Oct. 25-31. The department’s weekly report details arrests for property crimes, battery, drug offenses, and traffic violations, along with more than 1,500 calls for service. more
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Kamia Brown defeated incumbent Mike Crabb for Orange County Commission District 2, while state Rep. Doug Bankson held off challenger Jarod Fox in District 39. Other results reshaped county leadership and congressional representation, while Amendment 3 failed to secure the approval needed to pass.
Breaking News: Kamia Brown wins Orange County District 2, Fox unseats Bankson in Florida House District 39
Kamia Brown unseated Mike Crabb on the Orange County Commission District 2, while Jarod Fox defeated Doug Bankson to claim the District 39 Florida House seat. Voters also elected Tiffany Moore Russell as county mayor, Roberta Walton Johnson as clerk of courts, and Joe Strada to Congress. more
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The Apopka City Commission will review its discretionary funds policy and consider reimbursing the Recreation Department for $8,344.32 in Heart & Soul Fest expenses. The Nov. 4 meeting also includes traffic safety grants, Christmas parade street closures, and a proposed firefighter retirement plan amendment.
City Commission to review discretionary spending, consider Heart & Soul reimbursement
The Apopka City Commission will review its discretionary funds policy and consider reimbursing the Recreation Department for $8,344.32 in Heart & Soul Fest expenses. The Nov. 4 meeting also includes traffic safety grants, Christmas parade street closures and a proposed firefighter retirement plan amendment. more
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Country music star Tyler Hubbard will headline K92.3’s fifth annual Jingle Jam at the Apopka Amphitheater on Sunday, Dec. 6. Presented by Attorney Dan Newlin, the holiday concert features six acts, with general admission tickets starting at $25 plus a ticketing fee.
Tyler Hubbard to headline K92.3’s Jingle Jam at Apopka Amphitheater
Country music star Tyler Hubbard will headline K92.3’s fifth annual Jingle Jam at the Apopka Amphitheater on Sunday, Dec. 6. Presented by Attorney Dan Newlin, the holiday concert features six acts, with general admission tickets starting at $25 plus a ticketing fee. more
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