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Giovanna and Andy Johnson hold the Crying Towel with the Crying Towel award.
Boone coach captures 2025 Crying Towel titleThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 14, 2025
Apopka Coach Neeson Makes Impressive Debut
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: Orange County heading toward redistricting vote next monthThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 14, 2025
Think back to 2024. In Orange County, voters approved a measure to add two new county commission seats to Orange County government when asked the question…
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: New fire station long time comingThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 14, 2025
Back in 2017, the brand new AdventHealth Hospital on Apopka-Ocoee Road was no longer in need of the construction trailer on the rear of the property.…
A previous Hispanic Heritage Celebration
City to host Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Kit Land Nelson ParkThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 12, 2025
Sept. 20 event to celebrate arrival of Hispanic Heritage Month
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Want good schools? Send good studentsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 9, 2025
School starts next week, but there’s already plenty of talk about grades. The districts and the schools got their report cards earlier in the summer. 
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Tips for a successful school yearThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 9, 2025
It’s here! The new school year is upon us, and the first day is this coming Monday. Hopefully, everyone was able to attend the Meet the Teacher…
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: Applications now open for city’s new grant programThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 8, 2025
The City Council approved a unique non-profit grant program to support our local non-profit organizations providing services to our community with a focus on our youth,…
A group of birds gather on Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.
St. Johns District to temporarily close parts of Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 7, 2025
Beginning tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 8, the St. Johns River Water Management District will temporarily close portions of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on select dates in…
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: Remember county guidelines when fertilizing your grassThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 7, 2025
Many fertilizers contain nitrogen and phosphorus, also known as nutrients. However, pollution from the use of these nutrients harms our natural waterbodies – springs, lakes and…
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Area schools make gains, improve gradesThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 2, 2025
It’s hard to believe it, but it’s almost time to start another school year! The 2025-26 school year is right around the corner, with teachers starting back…