September 3, 2025
I must mention a few things about sidewalks and projects in Apopka. I hope you read in the first column about the importance of contiguous sidewalks…
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OP-ED: Local sidewalks improve safetyThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
OP-ED: Investing in tomorrow’s leaders: The Apopka Youth CouncilThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 28, 2025
In communities across our nation, the future of civic leadership depends on the opportunities we provide to young people today. Here in Apopka, we are proud to foster…
OP-ED: Middle schools call for volunteersThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 27, 2025
This week, I’d like to wrap up my series on volunteering in our local schools—which is vital to their success.
OP-ED: New sidewalks provide upgrade to Lockhart neighborhoodsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 26, 2025
Many, many individual streets in older subdivisions in Lockhart have received first-time sidewalks during my service on the Orange County Commission. There is no doubt change…
City re-opens 2 renovated basketball courts at Alonzo Williams ParkThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 25, 2025
Two basketball courts at Alonzo Williams Park are now open for use one month after a renovation project began, according to an Aug. 21 city of…
OP-ED: SB 180 ties hands of cities, countiesThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 21, 2025
One of the most impactful bills of 2025 was Senate Bill 180, “An Act relating to Emergencies,” which has had far reaching impacts on homeowners, the…
OP-ED: Vision Zero is proven safety movementThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 21, 2025
Vision Zero is a proven international transportation safety movement committed to eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries while increasing safety and healthy lifestyles. One of the…
OP-ED: Elementary schools provide great opportunities for volunteeringThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 20, 2025
There are so many ways in which parents, grandparents and community members can help out in a local elementary school.
OP-ED: Does DOGE have a suggestion box?The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 19, 2025
While DOGE firing government employees, I have a few targets of opportunity to recommend. Get rid of all the National Weather Service people south of Baltimore,…
Apopka nonprofits invited to apply for Victory Cup InitiativeThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 19, 2025
Applications open Sept. 2