South Apopka annexation moves toward March 2028 vote

APOPKA, Fla. — Apopka commissioners unanimously agreed to advance the proposed annexation of South Apopka toward a possible March 2028 referendum, despite a feasibility study projecting more than $30 million in upfront costs and a $5.6 million annual operating deficit.

Key numbers from the study:

$30.51 million in estimated capital costs$6.87 million in estimated annual service costs$1.31 million in projected annual property-tax revenue$5.56 million projected annual deficit4,063 additional residents, increasing Apopka’s population by 6%1,235.7 acres, increasing the city’s land area by 5.3%18 additional police officers and 25 Fire Department employeesA new fire station, police substation, vehicles and equipment

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