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DeSantis touts environmental record amid criticism of plan to build golf courses in state parks
The DeSantis administration portrays the proposed changes as an attempt to make the parks more accessible.
The scene in Apopka on Election Day 2022.
Orange County launches recycling drive for campaign signs
In partnership with the City of Winter Park, the City of Orlando, and the League of Women Voters, Orange County will collect campaign signs to be used as a cleaner energy source.
1.9 million Floridians have cast their votes in the state’s primary elections
Mail-in ballots represent the majority of the votes Floridians have cast thus far in the primaries for local, statewide, and congressional races, according to data from the Florida Division of Elections.
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Local elections are less partisan because voters will cross party lines when issues hit close to home
The vast majority of mayoral and city council elections across the U.S. are formally nonpartisan, as are most school board elections; voters may not even know the candidates’ party identification.
Marsha Summersill (center in black), at her kickoff event for the State House District 39 campaign.
Can Summersill's moderate platform overcome the odds to beat Bankson?
Marsha Summersill is a self-proclaimed moderate who ran unopposed on the Democrat ticket and will take on Bankson head-to-head in the race for District 39.
A mercy killing: Council lets vote to rescind Nelson's 2023 censure die on the floor
After a contentious 62-minute discussion, the Apopka City Council did not have the appetite to even make a motion to rescind the 2023 censure of Mayor Bryan Nelson.
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Anderson, Nesta sworn in; Apopka City Council begins a new session on Wednesday
Commissioner-Elect Nadia Anderson shed the "elect" portion of her title to become the official commissioner occupying Seat #3. She joined Commissioner Nick Nesta (Seat #4) in taking their oaths of office at a ceremony held at City Hall on Tuesday.
Apopka City Council begins a new era
Apopka voters made their choices for the Seat 3 and 4 City Commission elections on March 19th, and now they will watch as Nadia Anderson and Nick Nesta take their oaths and begin their four-year terms.
Only 3 states have passed recreational weed ballot measures by more than 60%. Will Florida be next?
While adult recreational cannabis is now legal in 24 states, not all of those measures were passed by voters via the ballot box.
Who will run for Mayor of Apopka in 2026?
It's best to view a politician through the prism of their motivations. If they are considering a run for office, voters should be aware of the possibility. 
The scene in Apopka on Election Day 2022.
Anderson and Nesta won city commission races because of campaign fundamentals
Municipal campaigns require a well-planned strategy. Running for office can be daunting and requires a lot of resources, including time, effort, and, most importantly, money.
With less than 5,000 votes and a 12% turnout, it's time to bury the March elections in Apopka
In an election that decides who will make decisions for a city of 60,000 residents and a budget eclipsing $165 million, it's disheartening that only 12% of registered voters participated.
Updating Breaking News: Nesta and Anderson prevail, but will March elections survive?
Commissioner Nick Nesta defeated Eric Mock with 61% of the vote for Seat #4, while Nadia Anderson defeated Darryl Richardson with 55% of the vote for Seat #3.

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