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Apopka officials are exploring legal representation options, including scheduled attorney hours at City Hall. The discussion drew support for greater access to counsel and concerns about pursuing changes while essential leadership positions remain vacant.
City Commission weighs bringing legal counsel into City Hall
Apopka officials are exploring legal representation options that could include scheduled attorney hours inside City Hall. The discussion drew support for greater access to counsel and concerns about pursuing changes while essential leadership positions remain vacant. more
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Apopka’s Development Review Committee approved a revised construction site plan for Crossroads at Kelly Park Phase 3B during its Oct. 21 meeting. Applicants for a Hogshead Road warehouse and Lux Car Wash agreed to address remaining city comments before resubmitting their plans.
DRC approves Kelly Park revision, seeks changes to warehouse and car wash plans
Apopka’s Development Review Committee approved a revised construction site plan for Crossroads at Kelly Park Phase 3B during its Oct. 21 meeting. Applicants for a Hogshead Road warehouse and Lux Car Wash agreed to address remaining city comments before resubmitting their plans. more
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Eligible Duke Energy Florida customers can earn a $7.50 monthly bill credit by charging their electric vehicles during designated off-peak hours. The program requires a Level 2 charger and allows customers to enroll up to two EVs per account.
Duke Energy offers monthly bill credits for charging EVs during off-peak hours
Eligible Duke Energy Florida customers can earn a $7.50 monthly bill credit by charging their electric vehicles during designated off-peak hours. The program requires a Level 2 charger and allows customers to enroll up to two EVs per account. more
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Apopka police reported four burglaries during Oct. 11-17, including a vehicle burglary linked to an arrest on armed burglary and aggravated assault charges. The department’s weekly reports also list battery, theft, DUI and drug cases, along with 1,563 calls for service.
APD reports four burglaries, including Timberline Road case, leading to an armed burglary arrest
Apopka police reported four burglaries during Oct. 11-17, including a vehicle burglary linked to an arrest on armed burglary and aggravated assault charges. The department’s weekly reports also list battery, theft, DUI and drug cases, along with 1,563 calls for service. more
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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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Strong Towns Apopka and local partners will host West Orange Trail Beautification Day on Saturday, October 24, from 8 to 10 am. Residents and families can help with native plantings, take part in art activities, and attend a dedication to celebrate the collaborative project.
Strong Towns Apopka invites volunteers to beautify West Orange Trail this weekend
Strong Towns Apopka and local partners will host West Orange Trail Beautification Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 8 to 10 a.m. Residents and families can help with native plantings, participate in art activities and attend a dedication celebrating the collaborative project. more
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A quilt Phylis Samuels made to celebrate her son’s law enforcement service now carries his gratitude to Seminole County Fire Station 13. Following her death, Steve Samuels (right) presented the quilt to firefighters at her memorial service, honoring their care for his mother and their commitment to the community.
A mother’s quilt, a son’s gratitude: Apopka family honors a local fire station
A quilt Phylis Samuels made to celebrate her son’s law enforcement service now carries his gratitude to Seminole County Fire Station 13 in Apopka. Following her death, Steve Samuels presented the quilt to firefighters at her memorial service, honoring their care for his mother and their commitment to the community. 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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Auto Vault Orlando has opened in Apopka, bringing secure vehicle storage and a private automotive club to a 53,000-square-foot facility. The business represents an investment of more than $10 million, with lounge memberships and vehicle storage available separately.
Auto Vault Orlando opens in Apopka following investment of more than $10 million
Auto Vault Orlando has opened in Apopka, bringing secure vehicle storage and a private automotive club to a 53,000-square-foot facility. The business represents an investment of more than $10 million, with lounge memberships and vehicle storage available separately. 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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The Farmworker Association of Florida invites the community to a family-style dinner featuring harvests from its gardens on Friday at the Apopka Community Center. The evening will also include live entertainment, a raffle, an auction, and a market of local makers.
From the fields to the family table: Farmworker Association plans Apopka community dinner
The Farmworker Association of Florida invites the community to a family-style dinner featuring harvests from its gardens on Friday at the Apopka Community Center. The evening will also include live entertainment, a raffle, an auction, and a market of local makers. Tickets are still available. more
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Florida’s housing market posted modest sales gains in the third quarter of 2026, with existing single-family home sales rising 0.2% and condo-townhouse sales increasing 3.1% from a year earlier. However, September sales declined in both categories as higher mortgage rates weighed on market momentum.
Florida home sales edge higher in third quarter, but September brings a slowdown
Florida’s housing market posted modest sales gains in the third quarter of 2026, with existing single-family home sales rising 0.2% and condo-townhouse sales increasing 3.1% from a year earlier. However, September sales declined in both categories as higher mortgage rates weighed on market momentum. more
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Florida gas prices eased over the weekend after hitting $4.23 per gallon on Thursday, but AAA warns another increase may be coming. Rising crude oil prices and concerns about global supplies could reverse the recent relief at the pump.
AAA: Oil price surge could send Florida gas prices higher this week
Florida gas prices eased over the weekend after hitting $4.23 per gallon on Thursday, but AAA warns another increase may be coming. Rising crude oil prices and concerns about global supplies could reverse the recent relief at the pump. 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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The Senior Resource Alliance’s SHINE program is offering free, unbiased Medicare counseling during open enrollment, which runs from October 15 through December 7. Apopka residents and others across Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Brevard counties can get help comparing coverage, understanding costs, and reviewing prescription drug plans.
SHINE offers free Medicare counseling during open enrollment
The Senior Resource Alliance’s SHINE program is offering free, unbiased Medicare counseling during open enrollment, which runs from October 15 through December 7. Apopka residents and others across Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Brevard counties can get help comparing coverage, understanding costs, and reviewing prescription drug plans. 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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Florida Education Commissioner Henry Mack defended a proposed rewrite of public school science standards, saying evolution and climate science remain included. An Oct. 27 listening session in Orange County will give Apopka families and educators an opportunity to discuss the changes before a planned December vote.
Florida science standards debate heads to Orange County listening session
Florida Education Commissioner Henry Mack defended a proposed rewrite of public school science standards, saying it still includes evolution and climate science. An October 27 listening session in Orange County will give Apopka families and educators an opportunity to discuss the changes before a planned December vote. more
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