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By a vote of 3-1, the Council "formally censured Nelson for misleading the City Council, and by the same actions, the people of Apopka through untruthful public comments...."
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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8/2/23
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Although not stated in the title, the resolution to censure refers to Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson for a misleading statement he made at the June 21st meeting about then-City Attorney Michael Rodriguez.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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7/31/23
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Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley and Fire Chief Sean Wylam in front of the City Council to present their status within the last year, what is needed for the upcoming year, and concerns for the future.
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By Jake Bell, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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7/30/23
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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 the FY2023-24 Apopka City Budget.
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From Staff Reports
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7/30/23
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At its July 27th meeting, the Council voted 5-0 to set a millage rate of 4.1876. The vote preceded three days of budget workshops.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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7/27/23
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Over six months after the city council voted in favor, it seems as though the department is back where it was in January - looking for a director to begin the department.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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7/26/23
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For many Apopkans, Camp Wewa holds a special place in their hearts and brings back childhood and teenage memories, but the camp is losing money every year since its purchase.
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By Jake Bell, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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7/26/23
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Bay Ridge Cemetery is the resting place of several prominent Apopkan families and veterans of many foreign wars. It is also in the middle of an emerging part of northwest Orange County.
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By Yasmene Warren, Interning Correspondent with The Apopka Voice and Staff Reports
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7/25/23
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Former Apopka City Commissioner Bill Arrowsmith has withdrawn his name from consideration for re-naming Harmon Road to Bill Arrowsmith Parkway.
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From Staff Reports
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7/24/23
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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 the first two parts of the Homeless in Apopka series.
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From Staff Reports
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7/23/23
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The Apopka City Council Budget Workshops begin today. These meetings will be held in City Council Chambers at 5 PM and live-streamed on the City of Apopka's YouTube Channel.
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From Staff Reports
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7/23/23
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In this 4-part series, The Apopka Voice examines homelessness nationwide and locally with the goal of narrowing the focus and shedding light on what can benefit the homeless population for the trauma they face every day and to eradicate homelessness locally.
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By Alisha Garner, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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7/23/23
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At Apopka’s July 19th City Council meeting, a resolution requesting Harmon Road be renamed Bill Arrowsmith Parkway.
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By Jake Bell, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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7/20/23
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Job loss, health crisis, rent gouging, and the death of a spouse are among the top reasons people and families find themselves homeless. Fate follows each of us like a shadow sewn to our heels, and the choices left after experiencing a tragedy are something that we tackle both individually and culturally.
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By Alisha Garner, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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7/18/23
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Penny Seater, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka: “Some of us inherit wealth, and some of us inherit poverty,” Seater said. “It’s by no choice of our own. Usually, it’s where you were born.”
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By Jake Bell, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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7/17/23
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In this 4-part series, The Apopka Voice examines homelessness both nationwide and locally with a goal of narrowing the focus and shedding light on what can eradicate the next American epidemic.
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By Alisha Garner, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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7/17/23
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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 potential censure of Mayor Nelson.
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From Staff Reports
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7/16/23
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Sometimes, it’s just because we disagree, and that’s okay. In fact, it is good... as long as we don’t pick up hammers and start bashing one another out of sheer frustration.
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By Rep. Doug Bankson, State House District 39
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7/16/23
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They say July 4th, 2023 was the hottest day on record worldwide. But in Apopka, I happen to believe that the hottest day may have been July 5th at the Apopka City Council meeting.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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7/13/23
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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 the new Apopka City Attorney.
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From Staff Reports
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7/9/23
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You, as Americans and Apopkans, have the right to free speech, however it is a freedom that should be taken seriously and used wisely.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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7/9/23
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The Apopka City Council, at its July 5th meeting, took steps to censure Mayor Bryan Nelson for his comments about the employment status of former City Attorney Michael Rodriguez.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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7/6/23
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With social media being front and center in most Americans' lives, young and old, a voice in public discourse is at the fingertips of the many.
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By Jake Bell, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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7/6/23
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The Apopka City Council, at its July 5th meeting, approved Cliff Shepard as its next City Attorney with a 5-0 vote. It was a refreshing transition back to normalcy.
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The revelation and discussion about Michael Rodriguez remaining as city attorney triggered the administration to revise a separation agreement from July 7th to June 22nd.
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