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Seven Voices: The turning points that led Apopka employees, former administrators, and a department head to speak out about City Hall
Seven current and former Apopka officials and employees shared their experiences with The Apopka Voice, describing the personal and professional turning points that led them to come forward. Their accounts provide a behind-the-scenes look at infrastructure challenges, leadership conflicts, and workplace tensions inside Apopka City Hall. more
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Apopka City Commissioner Nadia Anderson.
City Council Dustup: Anderson claims emails show Nesta helped draft a complaint challenging her eligibility to serve on the City Council
Apopka City Commissioner Nadia Anderson publicly accused fellow Commissioner and mayoral candidate Nick Nesta of helping draft a lawsuit challenging her residency and coordinating efforts to remove her from office. Anderson made the allegations during a City Council meeting, saying emails show Nesta assisted in preparing the complaint months before it was filed. more
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Engage Orange: Ask questions, provide feedback, and receive updates
Orange County’s Planning, Environmental, and Development Services Department has launched Engage Orange, a new online platform designed to strengthen community involvement in planning and development decisions. The digital hub allows residents to track proposed projects, participate in surveys, and provide feedback on issues ranging from environmental protection to affordable housing. more
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Apopka voters cast 2,710 ballots as early voting picks up pace
More than 2,700 Apopka voters have already cast ballots ahead of the city’s March 10 municipal election. Early turnout includes a mix of vote-by-mail and in-person early voting, with the busiest early voting day so far drawing 386 voters. more
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Orange County Consumer Protection Office recovered more than $208,000 for residents in 2025
Orange County’s Consumer Protection Office recovered more than $208,000 for residents in 2025 who lost money due to fraudulent or unfair business practices. Officials say the office also helps consumers resolve disputes, identify scams, and file complaints with the appropriate agencies. more
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is over 60 years old in its modern form. It was established by the Food Stamp Act of 1964.
Florida faces $1.18 billion tab as Farm Bill shifts SNAP costs to state
A new Farm Bill proposal before Congress would shift more than $1 billion in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program costs to Florida. Anti-hunger advocates warn the change could increase administrative burdens and lead to more families losing access to food assistance. more
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Apopka Police Department Arrest Report
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 February 28th. more
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Part Two: The budget, the backlog, and the cost of waiting
Apopka’s general fund reserves have grown to $30 million, but former city administrators say the budget tells a more complicated story. In Part Two of The State of the City, the series examines rising public safety costs, stacked capital deferrals, and warnings delivered during tense budget workshops before former City Administrator Jacob Smith was fired. more
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Apopka City Hall
Nelson responds to "State of the City" series
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson responds to The Apopka Voice’s three-part investigative series, "State of the City", disputing source credibility and questioning its reporting. more
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Apopka City Commissioner Diane Velazquez.
Commissioner Diane Velazquez urges residents to vote and calls for written administrative policies in Apopka
Apopka Commissioner Diane Velazquez is seeking voters' support on March 10, highlighting her commitment to written administrative policies, transparency, and continued service to the community. more
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Apopka Police Department Burglary Report: February 22nd-28th
The Apopka Voice publishes a weekly burglary report from the Apopka Police Department that includes reported burglaries of businesses, residences, and vehicles.  more
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Apopka City Hall.
Part One: “We’re Moving Backward”
While Apopka’s leadership highlights strong reserves and fiscal discipline, multiple current and former employees describe a very different reality inside the Public Services Department. In interviews with The Apopka Voice, they point to staffing shortages, deferred infrastructure, equipment concerns, and what several characterize as a culture of internal pressure and top-down control. more
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Orange County strengthens animal welfare ordinance with tougher pet sale, microchip and safety rules
Orange County has approved sweeping updates to its animal welfare ordinance, marking the most significant overhaul in more than two decades. The changes include stricter pet sale requirements, mandatory microchipping, updated dangerous dog regulations, and expanded protections to improve animal safety and reunification rates. more
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In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review
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 both the final mayoral and city commission debates. more
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Orlando Sentinel endorses Moore for mayor, backs Smith, Velazquez, and Harrison in commission races
The Orlando Sentinel editorial board has issued its endorsements in the 2026 Apopka municipal elections, supporting Christine Moore for mayor and backing Alexander Smith, Diane Velazquez and Malika Harrison in City Commission races. The board also detailed why it declined to support incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson and other challengers across the ballot. more
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Apopka Elections 2026: 1,251 vote-by-mail ballots already returned
More than 1,200 vote-by-mail ballots have already been received in the 2026 Apopka mayoral election, representing 3.23% of registered voters. Early voting begins Monday, March 2, with Election Day scheduled for March 10. more
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Florida ranks third in the nation in the number of measles outbreaks, according to the CDC.
CDC: Florida has 107 confirmed measles cases
Florida now ranks third in the nation for confirmed measles cases, according to newly updated data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The rise in cases comes as state vaccination rates remain below the 95% threshold considered necessary for herd immunity. more
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Debate highlights sharp contrasts in city commission candidates as voters weigh Apopka’s future
Candidates for Apopka City Council Seats 1, 2, and 4 offered competing visions for managing growth, controlling development, and reforming City Hall during recent debates. With eight charter amendments also on the ballot, voters face decisions that could reshape both leadership and the city’s governing structure. more
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U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command in Sigonella Italy.
Sailor with family ties to Apopka serves with Navy Medicine in Italy
Cmdr. Radhames Eliel Lizardo, a Navy surgeon whose family resides in Apopka, is leading surgical readiness operations in Europe. The 17-year Navy veteran serves as director of surgical services in Italy, ensuring deployed forces are medically prepared for missions across the region. more
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A bill aimed at making Port St. Joe’s port more accommodating to big cargo ships faces a big backlash from Gulf County residents, but legislators ignored their complaints.
Florida lawmaker pushes port change despite what people want
A proposal to expand the Port St. Joe Port Authority and dredge St. Joseph Bay has ignited backlash from Gulf County residents concerned about environmental risks and local control. Critics warn that disturbing decades-old paper mill pollution could carry serious health and economic consequences. more
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Disney World.
Tourism hits record high in Florida
Florida attracted a record 143.3 million visitors in 2025, marking its highest annual tourism total ever. While domestic travel remained strong, visits from Canada declined compared to the previous year. more
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Thousands of HIV/AIDS patients in Florida could soon lose access to lifesaving medications.
Proposed Florida health department cuts could jeopardize HIV treatment for 31,000 residents
More than 128,000 Floridians are living with HIV, and 31,000 rely on the state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program to afford lifesaving treatment. Proposed funding cuts could remove support for roughly 16,000 patients, potentially worsening health outcomes and increasing transmission rates statewide. more
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Apopka resident arrested in alleged $328 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme
Federal authorities have arrested Apopka resident Christopher Delgado, CEO of Goliath Ventures, alleging he operated a $328 million Ponzi scheme involving cryptocurrency investments. Prosecutors say investor funds were used to pay earlier investors, finance luxury events and purchase multimillion-dollar properties. more
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Apopka City Commissioner Diane Velazquez is running for re-election to Seat #2 on the City Commission.
Velazquez urges voter participation ahead of March 10 election
Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez is encouraging Apopka residents to vote by mail, early, or in person in the March 10 city election. In a public statement, she emphasizes transparency, honesty, and community-focused decision-making as she seeks another term on the City Council. more
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Apopka Police Department Arrest Report
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 February 21. more
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