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OCLS events to recognize Native American History Month, celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Orange County Library System (OCLS) plans to celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a series of programs and events recognizing Native American communities and their history, cultures and contributions throughout November  Painted Raven will…
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Police Beat: APD arrests 27 during week of Oct. 12-18The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from October 12-18, 2025, the Apopka Police Department received 1,315 calls for service, responded to 28 crashes, issued 37 citations, and made 27…
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Fishin’ is pickin’ up in our area as weather coolsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
I hope everyone is havin’ a great week and hopefully you got to go fishin’ over the weekend. There were a lotta folks on the water…
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From the coast to the kitchen: shrimp, squash and pumpkin treatsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
“Shrimp Rice is a very simple dish to make,” says Mrs. Emily Meggett, in her book titled, Gullah Geechee Home Cooking, “but it packs the flavor.…
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OP-ED: Apopka compares well to similar citiesThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
As we enter the final stages of the Vision Apopka “Strategic Plan,” development, I thought I would share the information that has been presented by the…
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: Corridor of the Year transforms neighborhoodsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
I was recently discussing with a woman improvement done by the People of Southern Apopka and Orange County government during the Corridor of the Year competition.  …
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Connectivity Day cultivates relationshipsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
We all know that feeling connected to those around you is important, but for our students, this is even more true. Studies show that students who…
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City of Apopka to host grand opening of all-inclusive playground  The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The city of Apopka will host the grand opening of its new all-inclusive playground at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, at the Northwest Recreation Complex and will…
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OP-ED: Kickoff is a little late to start on a game planThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
A big SAT testing date was a few weeks ago, which, oddly enough, reminds me of a football game played 54 years ago almost 8,000 miles…