Hello Apopka! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How could Apopka's new budget and stormwater plan affect your bill?
Also on today's calendar: Development Review Committee Meeting and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
- Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Apopka City Commission to consider final FY2027 budget, stormwater plan (theapopkachief.com) — Apopka residents face key decisions Wednesday as the City Commission finalizes a $237 million budget, considers keeping the property tax rate at 4.6761 mills, and weighs higher stormwater assessments to fund flood-control projects. Commissioners will also discuss a FEMA-backed stormwater master plan, extending the Community Redevelopment Agency, new concessions at city facilities, and land-use changes tied to Kelly Park and Floridian Town Center.
📸 Around Apopka
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Apopka
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Other local events
Wednesday September 16 - Development Review Committee Meeting →
Commission Chambers, 120 East Main Street, Apopka
9:00 am - Special Commission Meeting →
Commission Chambers, 120 East Main Street, Apopka
5:15 pm - Apopka City Commission Meeting →
Commission Chambers, 120 East Main Street, Apopka
6:00 pm Thursday September 17 - Black Business Takeover at Just Like Mommas →
Just Like Momma's Soul Food & Wings, 44 East 5th Street, Apopka - Apopka Fire Department Union Negotiations →
Apopka Fire Department Training Center at the Gilliam Training Center, 321 East Cleveland Street, Apopka
10:00 am - Office Hours: Meet with Supervisor Dr. Jim Moyer, Orange Soil and Water Conservation District Seat 2 →
Apopka City Hall, 120 East Main Street, Apopka
11:00 am Friday September 18 - Access to Capital Expo presented by Apopka Economic Development →
Apopka Community Center, 519 S. Central Ave, Apopka
9:00 am - Camp Wewa Parent's Night Out (September 2026) →
Camp Wewa, 221 S. Binion Road, Apopka
5:00 pm - Camp Wewa Parent's Night Out →
Camp Wewa, 221 S. Binion Road, Apopka
5:00 pm Saturday September 19 - AURA - Day Party →
40 East 5th Street, Apopka - SALSA SOCIAL →
Propagate Social House, 40 East 5th Street, Apopka
📣 Apopka Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A neighborhood eastern diamondback is not a cause for panic.
These are a threatened species. They are not interested in human interaction. They will only get your pet if attacked. Anyway, I get it if you are… (Nextdoor Wekiva Glen) - I want to know what others pay for water/sewer.
I live in the palms and want to know what other families of two pay. Our bill went from about $30 a month to $130 when we converted to sewer. Both… (Nextdoor The Palms)
- Denny's Corporation posted a job opening for Service Assistant - Franchise in Apopka. Apply here.
- SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist (Bilingual Spanish) in Apopka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Apopka here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ocoee
- Could the 'STAR Plan' bring mass transit to Orange County? (orlandosentinel.com)
- Possible medical episode leads to fatal early morning crash in Orange County (orlando-news.com)
- Super 16 Coaches Poll: DeLand unanimous football No. 1; TFA No. 2 (miamiherald.com)
Pine Hills
- The Giving Shelf is set to fund another book fair for Pine Hills Elementary (wftv.com)
Maitland
- Maitland woman arrested for DUI after car plunges into Altamonte Springs lake (wftv.com)
Ok Apopka! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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