ICYMI: Apopka budget adopted, City Hall tensions erupt and apartment plan denied
Bojangles opens on State Road 436, while Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings shares his prostate cancer journey
Apopka’s top stories this week included a contentious City Commission meeting, adoption of a $237.25 million budget, and the denial of a proposed 312-unit apartment development. Bojangles opened a new restaurant, while Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings encouraged men to undergo prostate cancer screening.
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The Apopka City Commission adopted its 2026-27 budget before a later meeting erupted into accusations and threats of legal action. City staff rejected a 312-unit apartment proposal at Floridian Town Center because of unresolved infrastructure and safety concerns, while Bojangles celebrated its newest Apopka opening. In Orange County, Mayor Jerry Demings shared his Stage 1 prostate cancer diagnosis and emphasized the importance of early detection.
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The Apopka City Commission unanimously approved a $237.25 million budget and a 4.6761 millage rate for fiscal year 2026-27.
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DRC denies 312-unit Floridian Town Center apartment plan
A proposed 312-unit apartment development at Floridian Town Center must return to Apopka’s Development Review Committee after staff recommended denial because several issues remain unresolved.
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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is sharing his experience with Stage 1 prostate cancer to encourage men to discuss screening and risk factors with their doctors. After undergoing surgery earlier this year, Demings says early detection gave him more treatment options and helped save his life.
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