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Club honors Alexander H. Smith as Sertoman of the Year The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Sam Alexis lends his name to Apopka’s youth hoops camp Vinnie Cammarano
The 2022 grad is sponsoring the annual camp Scott Williams runs for kids ages 8 to 13.
Address highlights OCPS adaption amid challenges Teresa Sargeant
District cites enrollment declines, funding pressures and tax uncertainty.
Police Beat: APD responds to 39 crashes May 24-30The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
If a law enforcement agency charges you with a crime and this news outlet reports that information, please notify us within 90 days if the charge is dropped or if…
DRC to review 502-lot Paulucci phase, 363-unit apartment project Teresa Sargeant
City approved overall Paulucci development for 1K+ homes.
Eagle Scout candidate dedicates new flagpole at Apopka Museum Teresa Sargeant
Two-year Scout project culminates in Saturday ceremony at Apopka Museum.
Family summer break activities on tap around Apopka Sarah Merly
Local opportunities for families to grow closer together abound.
Orange County Public Schools offering free summer meals for children The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Many locations in Apopka are distribution sites for program.
OP-ED: A few words of warning to the class of 2030The Apopka Chief
Much of the scene last week was similar enough to verge on déjà vu. “Pomp and Circumstance” played while a long procession of young people made its…
OP-ED: Protecting our kids: Florida’s new public indecency lawThe Apopka Chief
With the state budget being finalized as I write this, we will be taking a small detour this week to discuss one of my policy priorities from the 2026 legislative session.