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Workshop cancellation puts Apopka Fire Department one step closer to the abyss
For the second time in less than two weeks, the City canceled a workshop on the Gannon report, a 45-page draft, and a 27-page response critical of the Apopka Fire Department.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/24/23
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9 comments
Tackling hunger and poverty in 2023
Poverty isn’t a number in a bank account. It’s not an area code or even a statistic. I define poverty as not having the financial independence to make critical decisions in one’s daily life.
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By Derrick Chubbs, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
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2/20/23
Mayor Nelson: For the sake of Apopka, it's urgent that you lead
When I started as managing editor of The Apopka Voice in 2015, I joked with then-publisher Dale Fenwick that out-of-town journalists were like Vikings. They only showed up when there was bad news.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/6/23
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24 comments
The Apopka Voice: Unbiased reporting, commentary, and your comments are always welcome
The Apopka Voice has received hundreds of reader comments on our news site and Facebook page. We appreciate and welcome your thoughts, whether you agree with us or not.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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1/29/23
City Council: Take the initiative to show South Apopka the benefits of being a part of Apopka
What happens when a municipal administration that doesn't want to annex a community into its City meets a community that doesn't trust the City it thinks is courting it for annexation?
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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1/27/23
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8 comments
Commissioner Smith proposes five-year plan to annex South Apopka
From the residents' voices, there needs to be more trust in the elected officials. We recognize this will not happen overnight.
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By Commissioner Alexander H. Smith
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1/25/23
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Speak loud and clear on Tuesday South Apopka
The Apopka City Council will hold its second workshop on annexing South Apopka at the John H. Bridges Community Center in South Apopka today from 4-6 pm.
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Opinion/By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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1/24/23
In a dramatic 3-2 vote, the City Council moves Apopka into a new era of economic development
It took over six years, four election cycles, a couple of presentations, and a late-night City Council meeting, but Apopka finally took the first step in creating an economic development department.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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1/20/23
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Will an inspiring leader like MLK and a relentless elected official like LBJ emerge in South Apopka's pursuit of annexation into Apopka?
Yesterday, we honored the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the 14th Annual Apopka MLK Parade, which travels through the streets of Apopka and South Apopka on its way to the John Bridges Center.
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Opinion/By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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1/17/23
Nesta: "We must be mindful of how our future looks, not just five years from now but 25 years and beyond"
Development within the City of Apopka has seen all-time highs within the last few years. Between the new multi-family projects throughout the City and the creation of the Kelly Park Interchange.
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By Apopka City Commissioner Nick Nesta
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1/12/23
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Mayor Nelson: It's time to listen, and take action
No elected official is immune to criticism. It goes with the territory. Sometimes you need to shrug it off and keep moving forward. And sometimes you need to listen.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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1/9/23
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5 comments
It was a bad day for Apopka
There has been a developing story the past couple of weeks involving the Apopka Fire Department - a familiar place for controversy as of late.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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12/22/22
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3 comments
In order to guarantee a successful City Center, Apopka needs an economic development department
Let's pretend, for a moment, that Apopka hired a "City Center Director" in 2016. Their sole purpose was to develop and recruit businesses for the Apopka City Center.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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12/13/22
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Secret meeting between Mayor Nelson, city officials and Rock Springs Ridge HOA shocks City Commission
At the December 7th Apopka City Council meeting, Nelson was just seconds from gavelling to a close a marathon 4.5-hour affair when Commissioner Nick Nesta asked a surprising question.
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Opinion/By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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12/9/22
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South Apopka Annexation Workshop: The first of many conversations
The topic of annexing the southern unincorporated portion of Apopka into the City has been an ongoing discussion for many years. It has also been a topic in many of our elected officials’ campaigns.
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By Apopka City Commissioner Nick Nesta
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12/1/22
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South Apopka Annexation: If the true goal is "One Apopka", we have work to do
Thank you, Mayor and Commissioners, for holding this meeting about the Annexation of "South Apopka". It is a good start, however, we have more work to do.
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By Rod Olsen
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11/30/22
City Commissioners: In order to move the annexation of South Apopka forward, remember that four is greater than one
This is the best opportunity to move this generational issue closer to the end zone than it has ever been before. Do not let one single vote on City Council carry the day.
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Opinion/By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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11/28/22
Will Becker's return change the balance of power on the City Council
After a mayoral election loss in March, a vacated commission seat in April, and a special election victory in August, Becker returns to occupy Seat #3 in November.
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Opinion: By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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11/16/22
In 2022, vote against anti-semitism
The Anti-Defamation League tracked 2,717 antisemitic incidents nationwide in 2021, a 34 percent rise from 2020 to more than seven antisemitic incidents per day.
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By Rabbi Rick Sherwin
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11/7/22
The history of South Apopka
In order to put the potential annexation of South Apopka into context, it's important to understand the history of this community and the residents in the southern part of Apopka.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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11/7/22
Nelson responds to code enforcement criticism with "timeline/statement of facts"
A story we published last week, "The City of Apopka vs. Dennis New," took an interesting turn this week. We thought it was important to update it, as did Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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11/4/22
No more rubber-stamping developments that overcrowd Apopka schools
Despite school overcrowding, we continue to rubber-stamp new developments at breakneck speeds in Apopka. We keep kicking the can down the road.
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By Rod Olsen
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11/1/22
False Start: South Apopka Annexation Workshop delayed until November 9th
It turns out an unforeseen obstacle got in the way of that date. An Apopka resident contacted members of the City Council and asked them to postpone the workshop.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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10/20/22
Station Street Project back on the agenda
At its October 19th meeting, the Apopka City Council will take up an issue both familiar and controversial - the Downtown Apopka Station Street Project.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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10/18/22
Nesta: "We must be mindful not to outbuild our infrastructure"
Safety should be our top priority, and we must be mindful as a Council as we approve/deny projects to ensure we are not outbuilding our infrastructure.
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By Apopka City Commissioner Nick Nesta
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10/6/22
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