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Police Beat: APD arrests 27 Dec. 28-Jan. 3The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from December 28, 2025-January 3, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,640 calls for service, responded to 25 crashes, issued 77 citations, and made 27 arrests.
UF/IFAS hosts a variety of both in-person and online programs throughout the year.
UF/IFAS kicks off 2026 with educational programsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Classes include homebuyer workshop, a diabetes prevention program, and more
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Police Beat: APD arrests 31 Dec. 21-27The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from December 21-27, 2025, the Apopka Police Department received 1,868 calls for service, responded to 28crashes, issued 138 citations, and made 31 arrests.
Jake Vest
OP-ED: The bill for a feast can have a bitter aftertasteThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The last thing we need at this time of year is one more holiday, so I’m going to propose one: Remorsemas.
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: E-bikes carry both benefits and dangerThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners recently pondered a commissioner request to study the regulation of e-bikes. It was a heartfelt conversation as all of us are concerned with the…
Jim Keck
Anglers say colored jigs pull in specks aplentyThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and that you were able to spend some time with family and friends. I also hope Santa was good to you, and that you got that…
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: City tightening up water billing The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
As we head into the New Year, I wanted to give everyone an update on the progress we have made reducing the number of no-reads and…