Special election ballots displayed wrong name The Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office admitted a printing error it made on the sample ballot it mailed out…
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Ballot error affects almost 89K Orange County voters
Fire Station 6 opens at permanent location
The grand opening of Fire Station 6’s permanent location included a hose uncoupling ceremony, a tradition held at fire station grand openings in lieu of a…
City considers policy to explain how commissioners get paid
The city of Apopka doesn’t have a formal methodology for calculating commissioners’ compensation, but the Apopka City Council is hoping to establish a formal policy to…
City Council adopts meeting minutes policy
The Apopka City Council voted 4-1 on adopting a resolution standardizing meeting minutes for consistency and accuracy, with Commissioner Nick Nesta in opposition. At the Wednesday…
City Council greenlights annexing 39 acres for new development
The Apopka City Council unanimously greenlit annexing 39 acres for Paulucci Acres, a proposed mixed-use development that will include 1,000 single-family residences and townhomes as well…
St. Johns District to award up to $60K for schools’ STEM projects
The St. Johns River Water Management District’s (SJRWMD) Blue School Grant Program is awarding up to $60,000 this 2025-26 school year to support hands-on, water-focused STEM…
State turns down Orange County comprehensive plan
The Florida Department of Commerce turned down Orange County’s 25-year comprehensive plan, saying the plan conflicts with a newly passed state law regarding emergency management and…
Apopka attorney announces run for mayor
Attorney Matthew Aungst announced Monday his campaign for Apopka mayor, becoming the third candidate join the race after Orange County District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore and…
Demings signs updated Orange County agreement with ICE
State AG warns of mayor, commissioners’ removal if not signed Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings signed an updated agreement with the U.S. Immigration and…
Best of Apopka voting launches
Online voting taking place through Aug. 27 Voting for the Best of Apopka Readers’ Choice Awards kicked off Monday, allowing readers to recognize the achievements…
Best of Apopka voting launches Teresa Sargeant
Online voting taking place through Aug. 27 Voting for the Best of Apopka Readers’ Choice Awards kicked off Monday, allowing readers to recognize the achievements…
LLC tied to billionaire buys Errol Estate former golf course Teresa Sargeant
Family struggled to sell, revitalize property over the years A limited liability company (LLC) associated with a billionaire entrepreneur finalized the acquisition of the defunct Errol…
Goodwill welcomes shoppers to ‘round up’ for YMCATeresa Sargeant
Organization to match funds donated to YMCA Throughout August, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida is encouraging customers to participate in the “round up” initiative to raise…
Florida DOGE to audit Orange CountyTeresa Sargeant
State cites county’s $330M yearly increase of ad valorem tax The Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is auditing Orange County over its yearly $330 million…
Local artist adding new mural to downtown collection Teresa Sargeant
The Downtown Mural to go up on Domino's Pizza building Local artist Ridge Bonnick is bringing a new mural installation to Domino’s Pizza in downtown Apopka. …
CRA to launch residential façade grant repair program Teresa Sargeant
Qualification is max of $30K per property over 10-year period The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board has approved the framework of its façade grant repair…
Sanchez: AFD closely managing fire hydrants to promote public safetyTeresa Sargeant
Flow tests, hydrant ratings based on national guidelines The Apopka Fire Department (AFD) is working to promote public safety through proactive fire hydrant management and following…
City clerk developing minutes policy for council Teresa Sargeant
Commissioner, mayor spar over accuracy of meeting minutes Apopka City Clerk Susan Bone is developing a policy for City Council meeting minutes after Commissioner Nick Nesta…
New center aims to give women options for their pregnanciesTeresa Sargeant
Main Street organization had July 17 ribbon cutting.
Apopka weighs 15-20% utility rate increase for FY26 Teresa Sargeant
Multi-year plan for rate increases also considered A company that did a study on the city’s utility rates recommended increases of 15.5% in water and wastewater,…