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…
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OP-ED: Instead of the old ‘I do,’ some vows should be ‘let’s see how it goes’The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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…
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…
Orange County Clerk of Courts invites residents to claim checksThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 9, 2025
The Orange County Clerk of Courts is inviting individuals, businesses and organizations to view its unclaimed checks list to see if their names appear.
Rep. Webster returns over $2.5 million to constituentsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 9, 2025
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster (R-Clermont) announced that over $2.5 million was returned to constituents who contact his office for help with issues before the IRS, VA,…
State gives Orange County Public Schools an ‘A’ grade for 2024-25The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 8, 2025
Of the over one dozen schools in the Apopka area, two Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) schools received “A” grades for the 2024-2025 school year: Kelly…
Apopka Museum partners with association to boost sustainable redevelopmentThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 8, 2025
The Apopka Historical Society welcomed the Florida Brownfield Association to the Apopka Museum on June 23, initiating a collaboration to advance sustainable redevelopment within the community…
OP-ED: Legislature deals schools short handThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 5, 2025
With the legislative session finally coming to a close, the most important work of the Legislature was completed: the budget. School districts across the state were…
Holiday History: Independence Day and the ConstitutionThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 4, 2025
Looking back at America's founding documents
OP-ED: Pumps begin drawing down lakesThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 4, 2025
I would like to thank our streets and stormwater team for their execution in staging the pumps at Border, Jackson, McDade, Piedmont, Blue and Page lakes…