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Apopka City Council greenlights $100K for short-term flood mitigationThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
March 6, 2025
Local residents are informed of and consent to the project By Teresa Sargeant Reporter The Apopka City Council unanimously approved a short-term flood mitigation solution at…
Apopka Chamber to honor Eileen RicketsonThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
March 5, 2025
Luncheon will be March 19 at Highland Manor   By Teresa Sargeant Reporter   The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce will present Eileen Ricketson with its…
Wekiwa Springs State Park
Wekiwa Springs State Park to require reservations for entryThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
March 4, 2025
Pilot program starts March 12, ends Sept. 1 By Teresa Sargeant Reporter Beginning next week, the state is launching a day-use entry reservation pilot program at…
A sign saying "Camp Wewa" stands on the right-hand side of the road going into the campsite.
City to host Breakfast with Bunny at Camp WewaThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
March 3, 2025
Easter Bunny to make special appearance Staff Reports A special appearance by the Easter Bunny, an Easter egg hunt and a buffet-style breakfast are all part…
Greeneyes Wildlife Preserve
Officials gather to open Greeneyes Wildlife PreserveThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
March 3, 2025
Preserve becomes 15th property protected under county program By Teresa Sargeant Reporter The Greeneyes Wildlife Preserve’s grand opening marks its importance as the 15th property protected…
Apopka Woman's Club 2024 scholarship winners
Apopka Woman’s Club offers scholarships to young womenThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 28, 2025
Scholarships funds come from festival proceeds Staff Reports The Apopka Woman’s Club is offering scholarships to young women who are graduating high school seniors and also…
Florida House Rep. Doug Bankson
Q&A: Bankson expects Legislature to tighten spendingThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 28, 2025
Legislative Session begins March 4, ends May 2 By Teresa Sargeant Reporter State Rep. Doug Bankson, R-District 39, is preparing to enter his second term in…
Apopka police officers
Apopka police chief swears in nine new officersThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 27, 2025
Apopka PD sponsored six of the officers Staff Reports Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley swore in nine new police officers on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the…
Apopka Progressive Senior Citizens Club, Inc.
Senior Citizens Club celebrates Black history with eventThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 27, 2025
Highlights include artifact displays, emphasis on significance of Black history By Teresa Sargeant Reporter The Apopka Progressive Senior Citizens Club, Inc., celebrated Black History Month and…
Ocoee-Apopka Road
County awards $1.4 M contract for Ocoee-Apopka Road improvementsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 26, 2025
Project to zero in on frequent flooding By Teresa Sargeant Reporter The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to ratify a $1.4 million contract…