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Commissioner Nadia Anderson, former Mayor Bryan Nelson and plaintiff William J. McLeod (L to R)

June 17, 2026

Attorneys say case now moves toward possible trial.

Vladimir Simonovski, public works director and city engineer, will give an update on the Golden Gem reclaimed water facility at the upcoming Wednesday City Commission workshop.

June 15, 2026

City has allocated $15 million for project.

A jury trial has been scheduled for February 2028 in a lawsuit that Just Like Momma’s (pictured) restaurant owner Valerie Sparkman filed against the city, alleging a code enforcement violation.

May 8, 2026

City seeks dismissal of restaurant lawsuit alleging code violation.

Community members and local leaders gather to cut the ribbon on the Lake Apopka Connector Trail, a $10.2 million project stretching 4.46 miles from Magnolia Park to Clarcona Horse Park in Apopka, and includes a 10- to 14-foot wide multi-use path with a boardwalk section.

March 2, 2026

$10.2M trail stretches from Magnolia Park to Clarcona Horse Park.

Mayor Bryan Nelson presents a framed group photo of Val Demings with the large check that she secured from Washington D.C. when she was congresswoman. The photo included Apopka city officials.

February 6, 2026

Grant secured by former congresswoman partly funds cost.

The owner of Just Like Momma's Soul Food and Wings, located at Fifth Street Plaza downtown, is suing the city of Apopka.

February 2, 2026

Lawsuit alleges delays, financial losses during renovation.

One Family Church, in collaboration with the City of Apopka, will open as a cold weather shelter on Thursday and Sunday nights.

January 26, 2026

Beginning tonight and throughout the week, the city of Apopka is working with local churches and faith-based volunteers to open a cold weather shelter…

City officials and Emerson Park homeowners cut the ribbon at the right-of-way dedication on Tuesday.

January 23, 2026

More than 7 miles of roadway and alleyways cost $3 million.

Orange County Board of County Commissioners adopted Map 7B as the newly redistricted map, which adds two more districts to make eight.

October 22, 2025

The redistricting of Orange County will add two new districts to the existing six and is poised to shake up the 2026…

October 20, 2025

The city of Apopka will host the grand opening of its new all-inclusive playground at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, at…

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