October 8, 2025
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) and the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association (CTA) have tentatively agreed upon a new compensation and working conditions package for the…
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Orange County Public Schools, union agree on 4% raise for best teachers The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
OP-ED: Keys for good citizen lobbyingThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 8, 2025
Many times, people describe leaders as “ineffective” or “effective.” With years of experience on the school board and county commission, I would like to highlight how…
Chef John’s prime rib, Alice Beth Miner’s Potatoes Del Monico, and more classicsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 8, 2025
Chef John from AllRecipes.com says to have your prime rib out of the refrigerator for six hours at least to come up to room temperature. The…
Police Beat: APD arrests 31 from Sept. 28-Oct. 4The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 8, 2025
In the period from Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2025, the Apopka Police Department received 1,547 calls for service, responded to 29 crashes, issued 80 citations, and made…
OP-ED: Xello helps students plan futureThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 7, 2025
Have you heard of Xello? If you are a parent in OCPS, I hope the answer is yes. Xello is an online program that helps our…
Wildlife Drive temporarily closes Oct. 3-5 for forecasted heavy rainfallThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 3, 2025
Lake Apopka Loop Trail to remain open
Orange County joins in lawsuit over Senate Bill 180’s legalityThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 3, 2025
25 cities, counties claim law hampers local ability to manage own staff growth
OP-ED: Downtown restaurants show Best of ApopkaThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 3, 2025
As 5th Street, between Park Avenue and Central Avenue, shows very positive growth in restaurant openings with Propagate, Hall’s on 5th, Just Like Momma’s and 3…
Cranberries, cheese biscuits, and more—recipes to round out any mealThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 2, 2025
Taste of Home has some doozies when it comes to family meals. We found Orange-Glazed Pork Loin for you, and it looks delicious.
Specks still biting in St. Johns River, Lake MonroeThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 2, 2025
It looks like we dodged a bullet with Hurricane Imelda stayin’ off our coast. It looks like we’ll get some rain and a little wind. Be…