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Christine Moore takes fundraising lead after first reporting period in Apopka Mayor's race
With 237 days until Apopka voters head to the polls, Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore has surged ahead in early fundraising, collecting $19,680 from 89 donors in her bid to become Apopka's next mayor. more
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Moore: "Apopka deserves a smarter, transparent budget process"
In a close look at both the Orange County and City of Apopka budgets, Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore highlights how the county’s structured, data-driven process supports sound decisions and public confidence. Moore calls for Apopka to adopt similar transparency, professional estimates, and long-range planning to meet residents’ needs. more
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Make Apopka Great Again?
Mailers funded by Apopka resident Matt Aungst are fueling conversation about Apopka’s next mayor—but could also raise campaign law questions if he enters the race. Aungst says his goal is to inspire dialogue, not declare a candidacy—at least for now. more
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Developing Story: William Dabbs, a 2026 Apopka mayoral candidate, withdraws from election
William Dabbs has ended his bid for Apopka mayor, stepping away from the 2026 race to focus on other commitments. His departure leaves incumbent mayor Bryan Nelson and Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore as the only declared candidates. more
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Breaking News: LaVon Bracy Davis wins Florida Senate District 15 Democratic Primary
LaVon Bracy Davis secured the Democratic nomination for Florida Senate District 15 in Tuesday’s special primary election. She will face Republican Willie Montague in the general election in September. more
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High Stakes, Local Voices: Apopka and West Orange voters head to the polls to decide fierce battle in State Senate District 15 primary
The Democratic primary for Florida Senate District 15 takes place Tuesday, June 24, with four candidates competing for the seat formerly held by Geraldine Thompson. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with multiple voting locations in the Apopka area. more
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Grayson vows bold action on affordable housing, schools, and infrastructure in The Apopka Voice Virtual Town Hall
In a spirited virtual town hall hosted by The Apopka Voice, former Congressman Alan Grayson laid out his platform for the Florida Senate District 15 special election, addressing affordable housing, public schools, insurance reform, and local infrastructure. more
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Randolph Bracy falsely claims he's senator of District 15
State Senate District 15 special election candidate Randolph Bracy is facing criticism for falsely identifying himself as the current senator for District 15 on his Facebook page, despite not having held elected office since 2022, and never representing the district. more
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Apopka Voice hosting Virtual Town Hall with State Senate candidate Alan Grayson
The Apopka Voice will host a live virtual town hall with former Congressman Alan Grayson on Tuesday at 7 p.m. as part of his campaign for Florida State Senate District 15. more
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Apopka's Patmos Chapel Church hosts Florida Senate District 15 candidate forum as special election nears
The winner of the special primary election will go on to face Republican Willie Montague in the general election on September 2nd.  more
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Former Florida State Senator Randolph Bracy.
Randolph Bracy: "We desperately need good leadership"
Randolph Bracy, who previously served in both the Florida House and Senate from 2012 to 2022, is no stranger to navigating Republican-dominated halls in Tallahassee. more
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Bracy Davis running for state senate with a focus on affordability and education
Since entering the House, Bracy Davis has managed to pass two to three bills each legislative session, no small feat given the Republican supermajority in Tallahassee. more
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The return of Alan Grayson
In a wide ranging interview with The Apopka Voice, Grayson spoke about his motivations for re-entering the political arena, his legislative priorities, and the battles he's ready to wage in Tallahassee. more
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Breaking News: Velazquez confirms she will defend Seat #2
This will be Velazquez's seventh appearance on an Apopka ballot in the last 12 years, including general elections and runoffs. Velazquez was first elected in 2014, lost her seat in 2018, won a special election in 2020 to regain Seat 2, and then won a full term in 2022. She has received the most votes of any member on the Apopka City Council. more
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Could Coretta Anthony-Smith be a new voice in the Florida Legislature?
Coretta Anthony-Smith may not be a household name in Orange County politics, but she is is a seasoned trial lawyer, a mother, a fierce advocate, and someone tired of watching from the sidelines as issues affecting everyday Floridians fall through the cracks. more
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Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson (center) will run for a third term.
Developing Story: Nelson files to run for third-term as Apopka Mayor
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson has filed to run for a third term, setting up a long-anticipated matchup against Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore. more
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One of the redistricting maps under consideration in Orange County.
Understanding Redistricting: The principles that guide fair representation
Redistricting is more than just redrawing maps — it follows traditional principles designed to protect voters and promote equity. Here’s what that means for Orange County residents. more
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Orange County Commissioner files to run for Mayor of Apopka this morning at City Hall.
Breaking News: Moore files to run for Mayor of Apopka
The Apopka Voice has learned that Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore filed papers with Apopka City Clerk Susan Bone this morning to run for Mayor of Apopka. more
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Apopka says goodbye to honesty, candor, and bravery and hello to the 2026 mayoral election
Jacob Smith was unceremoniously relieved of his duties as city administrator by Mayor Bryan Nelson with less thought than a baseball coach taking out a pitcher in the middle of an inning. more
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Genesis Robinson, executive director of Equal Ground, takes the podium at the voting rights day of action in Tallahassee on March, 26, 2025.
Voting rights day of action takes renewed meaning honoring Sen. Thompson
The bill also honors Florida civil rights trailblazers Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore, who established the Brevard County branch of the NAACP and worked to register hundreds of thousands of Black people to vote. The couple died when a bomb exploded in their house on Christmas night, 1951. more
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Floridians began early voting in most Florida counties on Oct. 21, 2024. The Florida Capitol stands in the background of an early voting sign at the Leon County Courthouse.
Vote suppression doesn’t happen by accident — it’s part of a plan
Voter suppression, subversion, and disenfranchisement, gerrymandering and radical redistricting, are tools long used to subvert the will of the people — particularly African Americans — from their constitutional right to vote. more
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Cannabis critic warns lawmakers about dangers of today’s pot, urges against ever legalizing it
A majority of Florida voters (56%) approved legalizing the adult use of cannabis in Florida last year, short of the 60% threshold required for passage. more
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Florida League of Women Voters helps returning citizens restore voting rights
The League of Women Voters is sending thousands of handwritten postcards to people with felony convictions, many of whom are unaware they may already be eligible to vote. more
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Abortion funds in Florida carry on despite Amendment 4 loss
FAN is on track to award $500,000 in support by the end of the year, which is approximately $100,000 more than the group dispersed last year, but that figure doesn’t totally reflect the increasing demand. more
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The Race for 39: Bankson avoids upset, heads back to Florida Legislature after narrow victory over Summersill
Counting primaries, runoffs, and general elections, this is Bankson's sixth straight successful campaign. However, Summersill's performance as a first-time candidate was impressive. more
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