In Case You Missed It: Ridge Phase III approved, election concerns, and Orange County leadership changes
This week’s most-read stories include a major apartment approval, debate over the upcoming primary election, a high-profile political endorsement, a new county commissioner and continued concerns about Apopka’s finances.
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In Summary:
The Apopka City Commission unanimously approved the 363-unit Ridge Phase III apartment development following a month-long delay. Other leading stories examined concerns about this year’s primary election, Kyle Becker’s endorsement of Terrell Thomas for Orange County clerk of courts and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointment of Mike Crabb to the District 2 County Commission seat. An opinion column also revisited Apopka’s financial position two years after city officials received what the writer described as a fiscal wake-up call.
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Former Apopka Vice Mayor Kyle Becker has endorsed Terrell Thomas for Orange County clerk of courts. Becker cited Thomas' plans to modernize court services, expand online access, and improve the clerk's office's efficiency and accessibility.
Photo from Terrell Thomas Campaign Facebook Page
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