July 18, 2025
Multi-year plan for rate increases also considered A company that did a study on the city’s utility rates recommended increases of 15.5% in water and wastewater,…
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Apopka weighs 15-20% utility rate increase for FY26 Teresa Sargeant
Fish in Apopka area lakes are biting! The Apopka Chief
July 18, 2025
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great weekend, and, hope- fully, you got a chance to do some fishin’. We have some rain comin’ in…
City Council votes to extend funding to continue Border Lake pumping Teresa Sargeant
July 18, 2025
Nesta questions whether homeowners are aware of the latest extension The Apopka City Council on Wednesday approved funds to continue the pumping project at Border Lake…
Dig Sloppy Joes, Fried Corn, Carrots, Spinach Salad, Peach Cobbler & Salsa The Apopka Chief
July 18, 2025
Our friend Susan Nethercote gave us a copy of her family’s memoirs named The Jones-Morris Family Treasury. Therein, among all the family contributions for numerous recipes,…
City Council gets update on Clear Water Lake projectTeresa Sargeant
July 17, 2025
Irrigation system project to address lake’s flooding Residents raised concerns about the financial burden, maintenance and possible environmental impacts of the irrigation system designed for Clear…
Chief launches membership programThe Apopka Chief
July 17, 2025
The Apopka Chief’s new free distribution model is designed to promote readership and value for advertisers.We’ve been pleased to hear from members of the community who…
CRA Board holds off purchase of $299K Sixth Street property Teresa Sargeant
July 17, 2025
A4 A4_Story 6_CRA_071825 Vacant parcel is close to other city-owned real estate The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency Board (CRA) voted unanimously Wednesday to table the decision…
Apopka Office Supply to close after 54 years Sarah Merly
July 17, 2025
Apopka Office Supply (AOS) will close its doors on Aug. 15, ending its 54-year run in the heart of Apopka. AOS originally opened in 1971, almost…
Federal gov. awards city $17.3M for Ocoee-Apopka Road improvementsTeresa Sargeant
July 16, 2025
Project’s total cost is $28M for 1.8-mile section The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the city of Apopka $17.3 million from the Better Utilizing Investments…
New Apopka football coach’s journey from player to head coachMarshall Tempest
July 16, 2025
Marcus Neeson, a former Apopka football defensive coordinator, has officially been named the new head coach for Blue Darter football. From his time as a player…