On July 2, the Apopka City Council is set to confirm a new economic development director and reassign current employees to helm two newly formed departments…
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Apopka City Council to take action on personnel, new programsTeresa Sargeant
Propagate Social House closes indefinitelyTeresa Sargeant
Photo by Teresa Sargeant Propagate Social House, noted for its community role in revitalizing the downtown area with events and ventures, announced its closing “for the…
Rankin retiring after 44 yearsTeresa Sargeant
A common thread through everything David Rankin does, from his vocation as a banker and his several roles in community service, has been that "one gets…
Apopka City Council votes to move $10M in investment fundsTeresa Sargeant
The Apopka City Council unanimously approved moving $10 million out of a bank as well as modifying the city’s investment policy statement (IPS) to allow for…
Apopka City Council approves sleeper bus agreement Teresa Sargeant
The Apopka City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to execute a one-year license agreement with Matthew’s Hope Ministries to set up its sleeper bus program, which…
Lightning destroys 4 Apopka homes Sunday nightTeresa Sargeant
In what was seen as a rare occurrence and a first in Apopka’s history, four house fires occurred within a two-hour span in one evening –…
Apopka strategic plan revision to address changes occurred in last 10 yearsTeresa Sargeant
Using a $20,000 Duke Energy grant, the city of Apopka intends to revise its five-year strategic plan, which will be fleshed out over the following months…
Apopka police investigate traffic-related deathTeresa Sargeant
Apopka police are investigating the traffic-related death of a man on Monday morning. Apopka Fire Department personnel confirmed that Daniel J. Hodge, 53, had died after…
Apopka Planning Commission approves 2 development plansTeresa Sargeant
The Apopka Planning Commission recommended approval of the Crossroads at Kelly Park phase 2B, which would support expansion and connectivity within the development, at its June…
Apopka woman decries detention, deportation of parents Teresa Sargeant
An Apopka woman whose father was deported to Guatemala and whose mother was detained and faces the same fate is now seeking legal recourse to bring…