June 19, 2026

The Florida Legislature has finally finished work on the 2026–2027 state budget after months of committee hearings, budget negotiations and conference talks.…

June 18, 2026

There was never a man more difficult to shop for than my father. He would grin and look happy when a package…

June 18, 2026

Whether you're commuting to work, taking your children to school, or heading out to enjoy one of our local businesses, everyone has…

June 12, 2026

One of the most important responsibilities of any city government is managing taxpayer dollars wisely. While roads, parks, public safety and infrastructure…

June 11, 2026

When I cranked up the car in the Mission Inn golf course parking lot, the dashboard temperature indicator said it…

June 10, 2026

At the time of writing this column, I am winding down a whirlwind of an eventful week from Tallahassee. Not…

June 4, 2026

By Mayor Nick Nesta  Apopka has always been a city built on hard work, community and opportunity. What began as a small…

June 4, 2026

If I had an extra car, I would paint it orange and saw it in half.          That’s what Tennessee linebacker Jack Reynolds did after…

May 29, 2026

Much of the scene last week was similar enough to verge on déjà vu. “Pomp and Circumstance” played while a long…

May 28, 2026

With the state budget being finalized as I write this, we will be taking a small detour this week to discuss one of my…