In Summary:
Michael Duran announced his personal endorsement of Nesta in the Apopka mayor’s race, citing the commissioner’s advocacy for accountability and operational changes within the Apopka Fire Department after Austin Duran’s 2022 line-of-duty death. Duran said state and federal reviews identified failures in training and safety procedures, prompting families and firefighters to demand reforms. He credited Nesta with listening to first responders and helping advance staffing increases and new safety measures designed to prevent similar tragedies.
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