Early voting locations opened Monday for the Apopka mayor’s race runoff election. Apopka City Commissioner Nick Nesta is facing Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore in the runoff.

In one of his last city commission meetings as mayor of Apopka, Bryan Nelson is drawing attention to a topic that commissioners abandoned two years ago.

This week on “Politically Motivated‚” Christopher Heath and Lauren Melendez take a closer look at what is holding up state budget negotiations, along with what bills are still outstanding, and the results of the city elections in Orange County on Tuesday.

Two of the candidates in Apopka’s mayoral race went before a judge Monday, less than 24 hours before Election Day. Incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson is suing to have Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore’s candidacy declared invalid.

The race for Apopka mayor on March 10 is shaping up to be a contentious one, with key issues including city charter amendments, growth, affordable housing, and infrastructure dominating the conversation. In an interview conducted in partnership between News 6 and the Orlando Sentinel, the three candidates shared their positions and visions for the future of the city.

Amid a legal dispute between two Apopka candidates for mayor, a circuit judge in Orange County has set a trial date for July 2027 — more than a year after next month’s municipal elections.

Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, who is running for reelection, is suing an opponent, Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore, to get her taken off the ballot, accusing her of violating the city's residency requirements.

The race for Apopka mayor is getting more crowded.

Police hope to identify a person who’s reportedly been seen taking photographs of Titusville High School.

Apopka city commissioners voted unanimously to suspend the city’s contract with Main Street Apopka after a downtown mural sparked days of criticism and was ultimately painted over.

For residents living along Clear Water Lake, rising water isn’t just a view out the back door — it’s creeping into their yards.

Apopka residents could see higher utility bills this fall as city leaders weigh a proposal to raise rates for water, reclaimed water, sewer, and garbage services.

Apopka City Council will take up the a proposal to park a mobile shelter bus in the city on June 18, in an effort to help the homeless population.

Wednesday afternoon, the city commission gave their approval to a plan put together by Orange County to alleviate flooding around the Piedmont chain of lakes. It’s a job that the city expects will take hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to complete.

City and county leaders are preparing for a critical meeting to discuss a short-term solution to persistent flooding at Border Lake. While both sides agree that action is needed, tensions are rising over what is driving the conversation.

With concerns about the spread of measles in Florida, Apopka is announcing a vaccination initiative with several events happening around the city.

Apopka residents said that recently, they have seen more people experiencing homelessness in their neighborhoods.

The family of an Apopka firefighter who died in July 2022 weeks after being injured on the job has filed a lawsuit against the city.

At the Apopka City Council meeting Wednesday, commissioners sparred with Mayor Bryan Nelson before voting to censure him after weeks of allegations he lied about the employment status of the city’s former attorney.

Commissioners said they’ve been actively lied to by Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, and they questioned when the former city attorney was actually taken off the payroll.

A petition lists dozens of reasons, claiming the mayor wants to be a dictator and refuses to hold anyone accountable for the death of a fallen firefighter.

A suspect arrested Wednesday in a man’s shooting death at a Titusville home has been identified and is accused of premeditated first-degree murder, according to documents obtained Thursday.

Michael Duran, the father of fallen firefighter Austin Duran, spoke during public comment at the Apopka city council meeting on Wednesday.

Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson addressed internal and external investigations into the death of firefighter Austin Duran at a news briefing on Wednesday.

A judge said the City of Apopka violated Florida law and ruled in favor of a developer who wants to build affordable housing units at the new City Center.

Calvin Thomas, a retired Orlando police officer was among numerous supporters rallying for Austin Duran's speedy recovery.

Voters in Apopka are will choose some members of their city’s government Tuesday.

The state budget will fund the new Fire Station 6 in southwest Apopka.

APOPKA, Fla. – Apopka city leaders held a special meeting to hear from the community on possibly buying Camp Wewa. It sits on three lakes and has several amenities, including a pool, climbing wall and an archery range. City leaders unanimously voted during the city council meeting on Wednesday to apply for a $1 million state grant to help cover purchasing and operation costs. Nelson said the city is also crunching the numbers to come up with the funds, including selling two pieces of city owned land on Harmon Road. The city conducted a survey to get the community’s thoughts on buying Camp Wewa.

Mayor Bryan Nelson said the city is working around the clock doing what it can to save Camp Wewa. The city is also waiting for an appraisal for both the Camp Wewa and Harmon Road properties. Click or tap here to take the city’s Camp Wewa Survey. AdThe Apopka City Commission is holding a special public meeting on Wednesday, February 3 to discuss the proposed acquisition of Camp Wewa. News 6 reached out to the YMCA for a statement regarding Camp Wewa, read their message below.

APOPKA, Fla. As the pandemic wears on, many established businesses are struggling to stay open, while others are moving forward with plans to open new ones. Despite a rise in coronavirus cases statewide, Joe Lampp plans to formally open his new axe-throwing business, called My Axes Place, this weekend at its location at 50 E. 5th St. in Apopka. I gave up my construction job, I remodeled houses and I stopped doing that, and Im doing this. I dont like to be told No.The Department of Bureau Labor Statistics says 20% of businesses fail in their first year. Lampp doesnt mind staring down the old challenges of opening a new business during a pandemic.

While Juneteenth represents the end of slavery for African Americans, some people say, there's still a long way to go when it comes to equality. Along John Young Parkway in Orlando, protesters were quiet and let their signs do the talking. As an African American man that resides in Apopka, it's hard to feel free when you see what's going on," said Simmons. Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson also joined the march, saying he’s glad to see young people getting involved in a peaceful way on Juneteenth. The Museum of African American History & Culture in Parramore is hosting a celebration for 2020 high school graduates.