To push the stalled New Errol redevelopment project forward, the developer and its partners have filed an arbitration motion. Read details on the purpose of the…
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Arbitration motion filed in ongoing New Errol proposed development
Traffic issues may snarl commercial development
Discussion about the proposed development centered around traffic issues that city staff said already plagues the intersection that city staff said was the worst in Apopka.…
Gas district director gets song, pay raise on birthday
It was a very happy birthday for Lake Apopka Natural Gas District general manager Samuel Davis Jr., and it had nothing to do with the singing…
Controlled burn
A controlled burn took place Tuesday, February 26, near the entrance to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The burn was designed to help clear brush from…
Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce sets legislative agenda
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce has set its legislative agenda for the upcoming 60-day session of the Florida Legislature. Fin out what the Chamber detailed…
Classic Car Show will highlight Apopka Fair
Every spring for the last 18 years, a vast variety of cars are exhibited as an integral part of the fair while also serving as a…
Electric meters soon will be very smart
By the end of July, all Apopka-area Duke Energy customers will see a switch to smart meters. Find out what company officials say the smart meters…
Natural Gas is fueling the future of clean energy
For 177 million American consumers, the benefits of natural gas are no secret. One of the most common and abundant forms of energy in the U.S.…
For 33 years, the Optical Eyeland staff has provided quality eye care and superior service
Always caring and always informing, Optical Eyeland’s focus has been to be there to help preserve the health and care of your eyesight. Family owned and…
Central Florida Audiology will create a customized better-hearing plan tailored to your needs
Amy Davis Au.D. and her hearing care practice, Central Florida Audiology, are hidden gems in the greater Apopka and Leesburg communities. Dr. Davis is an audiologist…
First meetingThe Apopka Chief
Color guards from Apopka Fire and Apopka Police departments inaugurated the first City Hall meeting of the year held on Wednesday, January 2.
Wekiva Springs hosts first annual Noon Year’s Eve PartyThe Apopka Chief
The first annual Noon Year’s Eve Party rang in 2019, 12 hours ahead of schedule on Monday, December 31, at Wekiwa Springs State Park. Hosted by…
Guests rang in the new year at the Black Bear Polar PlungeThe Apopka Chief
The first wave of participants take the plunge into Rock Springs at Kelly Park during the Black Bear Polar Plunge on Tuesday, January 1. The waters…
Festival of Trees committee presents checkThe Apopka Chief
The committee for the Festival of Trees presented a check to City Council at its January 2 meeting. The check is for the Museum of Apopkans…
AT&T donates for media centerThe Apopka Chief
On January 2, AT&T presented a $15,000 check to the City of Apopka for a media room that will be part of the community center being…
City seeking millions in state funds for projectsThe Apopka Chief
In the first meeting of 2019 on Wednesday, January 2, the City Council heard about the funding requests that Mayor Bryan Nelson plans to ask the…
Florida Hospital name change to AdventHealth includes local hospitalThe Apopka Chief
With the New Year comes a new image, as Florida Hospital changed its name to Advent-Health in reflection of the hospital as a consumer-centric, nationally based…
City election runoff was highlight of AprilThe Apopka Chief
This is the second of a four-part series reviewing the news of Apopka in 2018 written in the pages of The Apopka Chief. This week covers…
Dollar General store gets slight revision to final development planThe Apopka Chief
The Development Review Committee reviewed a master plan/preliminary development plan for a commercial retail development. Read more on details of the plan and where the Dollar General…
Groundbreaking ceremony held for community center at Alonzo Williams ParkThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka celebrated Alonzo Williams Park’s new yet-to-be-built community center with a groundbreaking at the park on Wednesday, January 2. Read more on what…