Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in Apopka public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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50 topics

Budget

Resolution No. 2026-01 - Appropriate existing Redevelopment Trust Funds to the next FY 2027 and Resolution No. 2026-02 - Adoption of CRA FY 2026/2027 Budget

2 concerned

3 commentsLast discussed Aug 24, 2026

Zoning

Quasi-Judicial - Floridian Town Center Hotel – Major Development Plan

1 concerned

1 commentLast discussed Aug 19, 2026

Business Jobs

City Commission Rules and Order of Business

1 opposed

1 commentLast discussed Aug 19, 2026

Environment

City Investment Portfolio Update

1 supportive

1 commentLast discussed Aug 19, 2026

Business Jobs

Public Participation Policies and Procedures

2 supportive1 opposed4 concerned

7 commentsLast discussed Aug 19, 2026

In the News

12 articles

Recent coverage of Apopka from local and regional media.

WKMGintercity water dispute

A water dispute between two Central Florida cities: How Apopka plans to fix a multimillion-gallon problem

A water dispute between two Central Florida cities: How Apopka plans to fix a multimillion-gallon problem WKMG

Nov 4, 2026

WKMGcode enforcement

Nearly a month after News 6 first reported on cluttered Apopka home, city plans next enforcement step

Nearly a month after News 6 first reported on cluttered Apopka home, city plans next enforcement step WKMG

Oct 15, 2026

Spectrum News 13city government reorganization

Apopka mayor outlines city government reorganization plan

Apopka mayor outlines city government reorganization plan Spectrum News 13

Sep 30, 2026

WKMGpersonnel changes

2 Apopka city employees let go due to ‘reorganization’

2 Apopka city employees let go due to ‘reorganization’ WKMG

Sep 26, 2026

GrowthSpotterreal estate development

D.R. Horton brings Ascend complex to Apopka’s Floridian Town Center

D.R. Horton brings Ascend complex to Apopka’s Floridian Town Center GrowthSpotter

Sep 21, 2026

Orlando Sentinelproperty taxes

Only a handful of Central Florida cities raising property tax rate this year

Only a handful of Central Florida cities raising property tax rate this year Orlando Sentinel

Sep 20, 2026

WKMGutility billing and meter errors

Apopka begins water-bill credits for about 500 accounts after meter problems; city says issue isn’t fully fixed

Apopka begins water-bill credits for about 500 accounts after meter problems; city says issue isn’t fully fixed WKMG

Sep 11, 2026

WKMGproperty tax rate

Apopka commissioners tentatively approve higher property tax rate

Apopka commissioners tentatively approve higher property tax rate WKMG

Sep 3, 2026

WKMGrate hikes

Apopka commissioners OK rate hikes for water, sewer, garbage

Apopka commissioners OK rate hikes for water, sewer, garbage WKMG

Sep 2, 2026

The Apopka Voicemunicipal elections

Apopka voters head to the polls Tuesday for 2026 primary election

Apopka voters head to the polls Tuesday for 2026 primary election The Apopka Voice

Aug 17, 2026

Orlando Sentinelhiring freeze

Apopka enacts hiring freeze as new mayor focuses on restructuring city government

Apopka enacts hiring freeze as new mayor focuses on restructuring city government Orlando Sentinel

Aug 13, 2026

WKMGbudget deficit

Apopka to pause hirings for new positions temporarily amid budget concerns

Apopka to pause hirings for new positions temporarily amid budget concerns WKMG

Aug 12, 2026

Community Pulse

Discretionary funds / infrastructure priorities

Orange Soil and Water Conservation District

Discretionary funds / city leadership

Forensic audit / city leadership

Charity vetting / park cleanup

Infrastructure / discretionary funds

Golden Jam Road / property immunity

Discretionary funds / community division

Discretionary funds suspension

Homeless services

Discretionary funds

Community fitness events

Amendment 3 / city progress

Heart and Soul Fest

718 South Park settlement transparency

Consent agenda procedure / 718 South Park

Heart and Soul Fest / charity registration

Discretionary funds / charity vetting

860 E Lisa Lane Plat

Development & housing

Business & jobs

Zoning & land use

Taxes & budget

Forensic audit and systemic city issues

Tobacco litter and park cleanups

South Apopka Annexation

Code enforcement settlement and tenant conditions

Water conservation and office hours

City administration, conflicts, and code enforcement

City infrastructure and commissioner oversight

Historical tribute and labor history

Youth mentorship and community care

FLOCK surveillance cameras

Golden Gem Road Rezoning

Firefighter Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stormwater Utility Assessment & Fairness

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget & Millage Rate

Budget

Apopka Townhomes

Sheeler Park Construction

Emergency Access and Infrastructure Improvements for Ridgebrook Subdivision

Cold Link Logistics Warehouse Expansion

Parks & recreation

FY2027 Citywide Revenue and Expenditures Tentative Budgets

Down Payment Assistance Program

Resolution No. 2026-01 - Appropriate existing Redevelopment Trust Funds to the next FY 2027 and Resolution No. 2026-02 - Adoption of CRA FY 2026/2027 Budget

Quasi-Judicial - Floridian Town Center Hotel – Major Development Plan

City Commission Rules and Order of Business

City Investment Portfolio Update

Public Participation Policies and Procedures

In the News

A water dispute between two Central Florida cities: How Apopka plans to fix a multimillion-gallon problem

Nearly a month after News 6 first reported on cluttered Apopka home, city plans next enforcement step

Apopka mayor outlines city government reorganization plan

2 Apopka city employees let go due to ‘reorganization’

D.R. Horton brings Ascend complex to Apopka’s Floridian Town Center

Only a handful of Central Florida cities raising property tax rate this year

Apopka begins water-bill credits for about 500 accounts after meter problems; city says issue isn’t fully fixed

Apopka commissioners tentatively approve higher property tax rate

Apopka commissioners OK rate hikes for water, sewer, garbage

Apopka voters head to the polls Tuesday for 2026 primary election

Apopka enacts hiring freeze as new mayor focuses on restructuring city government

Apopka to pause hirings for new positions temporarily amid budget concerns