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Mayoral candidates debate growth & utility hikes, debate attendees respond

The Apopka Chief Newsletter: February 6 Edition

Author

Sarah Merly
February 06, 2026

Welcome to The Apopka Chief weekly newsletter!

Thank you all for making Tuesday’s debate such a success! We are so grateful for the hundreds of attendees and for the willingness of each candidate to share their vision for our city’s future. Please click here to view the full event!

~Sarah Merly, Editorial Assistant and Reporter

Front Page

Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore, incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson and City Commissioner Nick Nesta discuss issues at the Apopka Mayoral Debate. | Photo by Dana O’Connor

Other Front Page News: 

Other Local News

Restaurant sues city for alleged code violation 

Lawsuit alleges delays, financial losses during renovation

Seminole County Chamber launches Apopka area council

The West Seminole Council held its inaugural meeting Feb. 2

Police Beat: APD arrests 29 Jan. 25-31 

In the period from January 25-31, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,492 calls for service, responded to 28 crashes, issued 69 citations, and made 29 arrests.

Entrepreneur brings first-of-its-kind Cajun seafood boil to Apopka 

Restaurant to open Feb. 17

Lifestyle

Local Sports


Elijah Jean (top) catches his opponent’s takedown attempt during Saturday’s Wolfpack tournament at Timber Creek. | Photo by Vinnie Cammarano

Apopka Historical Fact

“The center of town was shifted westward from The Lodge when the railroad came through. On land deeded by Mercy G. Wadsworth in 1885, the passenger and freight depot was built in 1918 by the Tavares, Orlando and Atlantic Railroad Company (TO&A). The tracks crossing Main St. were removed in about 1969.”

~”Railroad Depot,” Apopka Historical Trail by Steve Rajtar