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Nolan's runoff win mirrors Nelson victory in March
Decision Apopka 2018 Opinion/Analysis By Reggie Connell/Managing Editor of The Apopka Voice Diane Velazquez ran a good runoff campaign. After a narrow loss to challenger Alice Nolan in … more
Decision Apopka 2018: Who will win the Seat #2 runoff?
Analysis/Opinion By Reggie Connell/Managing Editor of The Apopka Voice Sometime after 7 PM tomorrow evening, the final piece of the electoral puzzle will be snapped into place and Apopka … more
How should we spend Amendment One funds?
Editorial By Bryan Nelson After passing Amendment One (a mandate that dedicates funds to acquire and restore Florida conservation and recreation lands) almost a year ago, there are still … more
Easter falls on a Sunday this Year?
The VOICE of Inspiration By Reggie Connell/Managing Editor of The Apopka Voice A few years ago, I worked at a sales office with about 50 employees. They were good people, mostly Christians, … more
The anatomy of a landslide
Decision Apopka 2018 Opinion/Analysis By Reggie Connell/Managing Editor of The Apopka Voice In modern-day elections, landslides are a rarity. Unless it's a very small town or the … more
Nelson: "Before the debate, people were patting me on the back and saying 'hey Bryan you've got this, you've got to do good'. And you're just... wow! It was really rough. I was nervous because I wanted to do well for the people supporting and cheering for me."
Kilsheimer and Nelson: In their own words
Decision Apopka 2018 Editor's Note: The Apopka Voice asked mayoral candidates Joe Kilsheimer and Bryan Nelson eight questions about their plans to govern Apopka. The questions were wide-ranging … more
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Kilsheimer and Nelson differ on the budget debate
Editor's Note: This article was originally published in The Apopka Voice as part of "The Budget Debates" series. Analysis By Reggie Connell/Managing Editor of The Apopka Voice The … more
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An open letter to the candidates of Apopka elections
Decision Apopka 2018 Opinion/Analysis By Reggie Connell/Managing Editor of The Apopka Voice Dear Apopka candidates, Congratulations, you made it to Election Day! You have … more
Apopka has not been incumbent-friendly in recent election cycles
Decision Apopka 2018 Opinion/Analysis By Reggie Connell/Managing Editor of The Apopka Voice In 2010, Apopka City Commissioner Billie Dean defeated Barb Zakszewski in the Seat #1 … more
Nelson: "Before the debate, people were patting me on the back and saying 'hey Bryan you've got this, you've got to do good'. And you're just... wow! It was really rough. I was nervous because I wanted to do well for the people supporting and cheering for me."
Kilsheimer and Nelson: In their own words
Decision Apopka 2018 Editor's Note: The Apopka Voice asked mayoral candidates Joe Kilsheimer and Bryan Nelson eight questions about their plans to govern Apopka. The questions were wide-ranging … more
Elections, Corrections, and Reflections
Opinion By Commissioner Doug Bankson Elections In the tumultuous political climate of an election, we can sometimes see the worst side of ourselves. Ad campaigns are hatched from the … more
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The Apopka Voice townhalls were a refreshing change from a negative political cycle
Opinion/Analysis By Reggie Connell/Managing Editor of The Apopka Voice I love a good debate. I have probably seen every Presidential debate since Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter … more
The Apopka Voice townhalls were a refreshing change from a negative political cycle
Opinion/Analysis By Reggie Connell/Managing Editor of The Apopka Voice I love a good debate. I have probably seen every Presidential debate since Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter … more
Apopka CRA decisions prove that Florida CRA’s are irretrievably broken
Opinion By Greg Jackson It is my sincere belief that based on the heartless decisions of Apopka’s Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) to pay $1-million for a parking lot and nearly … more
The curious history of Forest Avenue - Part Two
The Forest Avenue Series This is the second in a two-part series entitled "The curious history of Forest Avenue." The series investigates the origin of the road's name, details the racial … more
Two people, three opinions...
Inspiration By Rabbi Rick Sherwin TWO PEOPLE, THREE OPINIONS - Everyone laughs at the popular line, "Two Jews have three opinions..." The reality is that most people forget the second part … more
10 ways schools, parents and communities can prevent school shootings now
Opinion By Elizabeth Englander and first published on theconversation.com After a shooter killed 17 people at a Florida high school, many have expressed frustration at the political … more
For God's sake, do something!
Opinion By Rabbi Rick Sherwin I have a number of friends who own and/or carry guns. Even as we respectfully debate the relationship between guns and violence, we all agree that … more
On CRA's 25th Anniversary it's time to build, not talk about South Apopka's future
In 1969, the State of Florida enacted legislation enabling local governments to create community redevelopment areas and Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) to oversee redevelopment activities in … more
Nelson: "Before the debate, people were patting me on the back and saying 'hey Bryan you've got this, you've got to do good'. And you're just... wow! It was really rough. I was nervous because I wanted to do well for the people supporting and cheering for me."
Kilsheimer, Nelson come out swinging in first debate
Decision Apopka 2018 Sparks fly early and often between candidates and crowd Opinion/Analysis By Reggie Connell/Managing Editor of The Apopka Voice It was loud, contentious, … more
The State of The Apopka Voice
Opinion By Reggie Connell/Managing Editor of The Apopka Voice The State of the Union Address is tonight, and I can't wait. I haven't missed one since... well sometime before the Carter or … more
A local solution to gun-related violence
Opinion By Reggie Connell/Managing Editor of The Apopka Voice Shots rang out yesterday near Apopka High School. The Apopka Police Department responded to a call about a disturbance in … more
The Apopka news year in review: Mayor John Land a giant in Apopka history
Editor’s Note: This is the 13th in a series of 24 articles published by The Apopka Voice in 2017 that were among the most noteworthy. We will post all of them from December 26th and December 31st. … more
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Where Tallahassee went wrong on medical marijuana dispensaries
Dispelling myths and helping communities Opinion By Gary Stein Last Wednesday night, the City of Apopka was the site of positive change for the health and welfare of its citizens. … more
With FCC’s net neutrality ruling, the US could lose its lead in online consumer protection
Opinion By Sascha Meinrath, Director of X-Lab; Palmer Chair in Telecommunications, Pennsylvania State University, and Natalia Foditsch, Ph.D. Student in Law and Communications, American … more
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