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Seven stories that shaped Apopka last week, including the City Council's debate on the city attorney, a South Apopka annexation meeting, and the ongoing turmoil at the Apopka Fire Department
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From Staff Reports
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4/24/23
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There are a lot of important topics circulating through Apopka these days, and just as many opinions about how to handle them.
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At the beginning of tonight's (April 19th) meeting, the Apopka City Council voted in favor of resolving the matter of terminating City Attorney Michael Rodriguez.
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The Planning Commission serves as the City’s “Local Planning Agency” when reviewing and recommending to the City Council future land use amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map.
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Although the issues at the AFD go well beyond the tragic accident that ultimately took the life of a young firefighter, it's the death of Firefighter Austin Duran that seems to frame nearly every discussion.
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In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in Review includes five articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including details on Apopka Gopher Tortoise Day.
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From Staff Reports
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4/17/23
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Where do Apopka City Council powers begin and end? Can it have a city clerk or city attorney removed, or does that require a Mayor's decision?
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Sylvester Hall said that it is no coincidence that everything around South Apopka is already annexed into Apopka except for South Apopka.
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By Allison Petro-Williams, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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4/17/23
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It may be time to turn this issue over to the people of South Apopka, but if it's going to be settled by ballot, then treat annexation like an election.
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In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in review. Five articles that shaped the city last week... including details on the City Council's no-confidence vote on Fire Chief Sean Wylam.
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From Staff Reports
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4/9/23
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In an interview with WESH-2 News on Thursday, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson said he would stick with Fire Chief Sean Wylam, despite two no-confidence votes.
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Today, April 10th, 2023, is the Second Annual Gopher Tortoise Day in Apopka. And although they are two very different species, you might get Goper Tortoise Day mixed up with Groundhog Day.
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It was a cold January evening in 1918 when a Category F2 tornado with winds estimated at 150 miles per hour slammed into the little town of Apopka. Although there were no fatalities, ten people were …
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The Apopka City Council, at its April 5th meeting, voted 3-2 on a motion to express no-confidence in Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam, concluding there is a lack of transparency and clear direction.
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At the end of an eight-hour Apopka City Council meeting, two non-binding votes sent shockwaves through Apopka.
The Council voted 3-2 that they have no confidence in Fire Chief Sean Wylam, …
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In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in review includes five articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including details on the South Apopka annexation town hall meeting.
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From Staff Reports
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4/2/23
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The circumstances of the review and the fallout following the report have made this a challenging project, but Gannon Emergency Solutions is prepared to serve the city and practice what we preach.
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Emotions ran high among South Apopka residents and landowners during a heated town hall meeting on Tuesday, where citizens voiced mixed opinions on possible annexation.
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By Allison Petro-Williams, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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3/30/23
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Before a capacity crowd at City Hall, the AFD welcomed 14 new firefighters/EMTs to its ranks at a swearing-in ceremony.
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From Staff Reports
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3/27/23
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In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in review includes six articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including details on a new Apopka restaurant.
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From Staff Reports
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3/27/23
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Join the City of Apopka as we welcome you to the annual Health & Fitness Fest featuring Vegan Food Popups. There will be over 150 vendors on-site.
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The Apopka City Council announced at its March 15th meeting that the third South Apopka Annexation workshop will be March 28th, and will be conducted in a town hall format.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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3/20/23
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In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in review includes five articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including details on the AFD's 2022 Firefighter of the Year.
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From Staff Reports
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3/20/23
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I've watched closely as this Shakespearean tragedy has played out over the last eight months. Only this, unfortunately, is not fiction.
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Spring has sprung, and it will be on full musical display at the Apopka Amphitheater this weekend. And don't be surprised to hear a few songs from superhero movies in the mix.
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From the City of Apopka, Orlando Philharmonic and Staff Reports
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3/17/23
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