April 1, 2025
Gov. DeSantis has not yet announced special election By Teresa Sargeant Reporter Gov. Ron DeSantis has not yet announced a special election to fill the seat…
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Bracy siblings to vie for Thompson’s Florida Senate seatThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Duke Energy Florida grants $5K to Habitat Seminole-ApopkaThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
March 31, 2025
Since 2020, Duke Energy has given over $200K to state’s affordable housing programs Staff Reports Duke Energy Florida and its foundation is giving a total of…
Wheatley Elementary Spring Carnival on tap this weekendThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
March 27, 2025
Staff Reports The annual community favorite Spring Carnival will pack the day with non‐ stop fun and community spirit this weekend. The Phillis Wheatley Elementary School…
County commissioners vote to cooperate with ICEThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
March 26, 2025
Immigration rights organizations decry 5-2 vote By Teresa Sargeant Reporter The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted 5-2, on Tuesday, March 25, to ratify a…
Raptors center of attention at Renaissance festivalThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
March 26, 2025
Nonprofit rehabs dozens of birds at West Lester Road site By Teresa Sargeant Reporter The Avian Reconditioning Center (ARC) highlighted its efforts in rehabilitating injured birds…
City Council approves revised athletic summer campThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
March 26, 2025
Some residents question camp’s affordability By Teresa Sargeant Reporter The Apopka City Council voted 5-0 at its Wednesday, March 19, meeting to approve the newly revised…
Community cuts ribbon on new skate parkThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
March 25, 2025
Skaters, bikers try park out By Teresa Sargeant Reporter The grand opening of the new Apopka Action Sports Park drew skateboarders and BMX bikers from the…
Habitat Seminole-Apopka receives HUD certificationThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
March 25, 2025
Nonprofit continues to help families with financial wellness Staff Reports The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) had certified Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka, which…
Nelson explains decision to fire city administratorThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
March 24, 2025
Communication breakdown led to termination By Teresa Sargeant Reporter Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson told the Apopka Chief that he fired the city administrator because of a…
City Council appoints new public works directorThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
March 22, 2025
Public works director has over 30 years’ engineering experience The Apopka City Council approved the appointment of Momtaz Barq as city public works director at the…