In 2023, the Apopka City Council took the first steps toward transitioning from a local bank-heavy portfolio to a more diversified investment plan.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/12/24
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Richardson and his opponent, Nadia Anderson, are both first-time candidates. Whoever is victorious will have to fill a vacancy left by the past two vice-mayors of Apopka.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/12/24
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In case you missed it. The Apopka News Week in Review includes five articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on a political endorsement in the Seat #4 race.
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From Staff Reports
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2/11/24
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Breaking News: The Apopka Firefighters Association released a statement this morning endorsing Apopka City Commissioner Nick Nesta, who is running for re-election to Seat #4.
The Apopka Professional Firefighters Association is pleased to announce that we are endorsing Nick Nesta for re-election in the upcoming commissioner race for Seat …
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From Staff Reports
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2/9/24
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Apopka City Commissioner Kyle Becker announced on his Facebook page that he and his family are moving from Apopka in the coming months.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/8/24
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In case you missed it, the Apopka News Week in Review includes six articles that shaped the City- all in one place, including details on a new development in Apopka.
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From Staff Reports
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2/4/24
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The Wyld Oaks development is not Taurus or Benge Development. Their success rate in Apopka is unblemished, and they bring a plan that should be seen with optimism.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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1/29/24
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In case you missed it. The Apopka News Week in Review includes five articles that shaped the City... all in one place.
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From Staff Reports
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1/28/24
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The Strongest Town Contest is an annual event sponsored by Strong Towns, a non-profit organization dedicated to building strong and resilient communities.
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From StrongTowns.org and Staff Reports
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1/25/24
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Apopka City Commissioner Alonzo Williams Jr.'s life will be celebrated at a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. at the Apopka Community Center/VFW building.
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From Staff Reports
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1/25/24
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In case you missed it: The Apopka News Week in Review includes seven articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on Apopka's first economic development director.
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From Staff Reports
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1/21/24
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At its January 17th meeting, the Apopka City Council voted 5-0 to ratify Michelle Boylan as its first economic development director.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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1/17/24
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The Electoral College, City Charters, and the Road to the 2026 Apopka Mayoral Election: Opinion by The Apopka Voice Managing Editor Reggie Connell.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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1/16/24
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On Tuesday night, four candidates will express their viewpoints on all issues related to Apopka. It's the first and only scheduled debate between the Apopka City Commissioners.
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From Staff Reports
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1/15/24
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This annual event, now in its 15th year, is dedicated to honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It stands as a testament to the enduring values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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From Staff Reports
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1/14/24
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In case you missed it. The Apopka News Week in Review includes five articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on a candidate for city commission withdrawing from the race.
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From Staff Reports
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1/14/24
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The four candidates for Apopka City Commission have raised $18,925.07, but $12,350 has been from the candidates themselves - over 65% of the total.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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1/14/24
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After his electoral victory in 1970, Williams served 24 years on the Apopka City Council until retiring in 1994. The City of Apopka named the Alonzo Williams Park in his honor.
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From Staff Reports
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1/14/24
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The consensus of the Council triggers Apopka City Attorney Cliff Shepard to draft language specific to a city manager-council format to be reviewed by the Council at the next charter review meeting.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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1/10/24
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With over 6,200 of the 11,000 sold plots occupied, the caretakers can’t mow between the graves, and the funeral homes cannot maneuver backhoes or vault hoists between the rocks, fences, hanging decorations, and flowerpots.
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By Dr. Phyllis Olmstead
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1/10/24
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The Apopka City Charter Review meetings begin today (Wednesday) at City Hall, beginning at 5 pm. It's the first of a series of workshops covering the entirety of the charter.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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1/9/24
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In case you missed it. The Apopka News Week in Review includes five articles that shaped the City... all in one place, including details on building Apopka Fire Station #6.
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From Staff Reports
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1/7/24
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The Apopka City Council voted 3-2 at its December 6th meeting to amend its investment/portfolio policy. Now, a month later, the controversy swirling around the policy continues.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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1/7/24
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The Apopka City Council, at its January 3rd meeting, voted unanimously to accept the bid from Miller Construction Management to build Apopka Fire Station #6.
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From Staff Reports
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1/4/24
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Arbor Day, the nation’s tree-planting holiday, was first celebrated in 1872. The Arbor Day Foundation was created 100 years later to complete its mission year-round.
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From the Apopka Foliage Garden Club
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1/3/24
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