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Latonya McCoy
AdventHealth Apopka names new chief nursing officerThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 25, 2025
Latonya McCoy to lead hospital nursing team
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Overworked pronoun could use a change in its job descriptionThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 25, 2025
There are people who think pronouns should no longer be like bath towels, as in His and Hers. It could happen. Language changes and for all…
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Back-to-school events are back at OCLSThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 24, 2025
Events include ‘Yarnfiti’ community-created art installation Get ready to go back to school with Orange County Library System (OCLS) programs and events, designed to help students…
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: Meeting minutes don’t need to be complicatedThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 24, 2025
At the last City Council meeting, we had a discussion about what the minutes should or should not include.   By the end of the night (after…
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: Strong Towns advocates for strategic growthThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 23, 2025
This fall I signed up for a cohort of leaders from across the nation to learn more about the Strong Towns approach to improving cities. Strong…
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Apopka high alumnus takes command of major U.S. Army training siteThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 22, 2025
Last month, Tobyhanna Army Depot promoted a former Apopka High School Alumnus, officially appointing Maj. Jeffrey Blackman as the new Commandant of the U.S. Army High…
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Instead of the old ‘I do,’ some vows should be ‘let’s see how it goes’The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 12, 2025
The wedding of billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez cost $50,000 per guest, a figure that was widely reported and much discussed, but too unreal to…
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: Introduction to Orange County BudgetThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 11, 2025
While it may appear that budget season is suddenly upon us, Orange County department leaders and constitutional officers have met with county commissioners since January. To…
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: City of Apopka working to replace trees, sidewalks in Piedmont Lakes  The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 10, 2025
Back in the late 1980s, the Piedmont Lakes Neighborhood was coming to life. The original plans called for laurel oaks to be planted between the road…