Florida: Apopka Mayor recall effort fails with petitioners not getting signatures on first stage

The recall effort against Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson has failed. Petitioners turned in 1695 signatures and needed 1762. They handed in 1692. This would have been just for the first stage of the recall effort (then more signatures need to be handed in.

The recall is over the death of a firefighter (which petitioners claim is due to lack of training/supervision), though there is also a firing of the city attorney. There were two no-confidence votes against the Fire Chief from the firefighters' union and the city council.