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Plat for repurposing Eighth Street property subject of CRA meetingThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 17, 2025
Forego proposed park to expand affordable housing? At the latest Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board meeting, the plat for repurposing a property for use of affordable…
Our Position: The Apopka Chief will continue to have birthdaysThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 14, 2025
The 2011 book "Tales of the Big Potato" includes a two-page history of The Apopka Chief. It recounts the current Chief's founding in 1923 and the…
Police search for missing and endangered Apopka man, 69; UPDATE, Friday, Feb. 14: Missing Person Benisse Mervil has been recovered in good conditionThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 14, 2025
UPDATE, Friday, Feb. 14: Missing Person Benisse Mervil has been recovered in good condition, Apopka police said. Staff reports Police are searching for an Apopka man…
Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce to host Women in Leadership Luncheon, 2025 Business ExpoThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 13, 2025
From Staff Reports The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce announced two community and networking events: the Women in Leadership Luncheon, and the 2025 Business Expo. Women…
City reviews next steps in restoring Golden Gem reclaimed water pond following sinkhole formationThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 10, 2025
The Apopka City Council received an update on the city’s restoration plan for making the 250-million-gallon Golden Gem reclaimed water pond functional again following the formation…
24th annual Apopka Fair will offer rides and food, benefit Apopka Rotary Club and its foundationThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 7, 2025
Organized by the Rotary Club of Apopka Foundation, Inc. and supported by the city of Apopka, the 24th Apopka Fair will take place Feb. 27 through…
State agencies investigate mass fish kill at Lake ApopkaThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 6, 2025
State agencies are investigating the cause of a mass fish kill that was discovered in Lake Apopka last weekend. “The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission…
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida extends store hours at additional locations including ApopkaThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 6, 2025
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida will give shoppers extra time on Sundays at eight additional stores including Apopka.Starting Feb. 16, Goodwill will extend store hours from…
Orange County Commissioner Moore to announce temporary emergency plan to mitigate floodingThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 4, 2025
Orange County District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore will host a news conference to address the October 2024 Hurricane Milton post-flooding that caused severe issues at the…
AAA: Florida gas prices are 15 cents less than last weekThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 3, 2025
Pump prices continue to pinball, this time falling in Floridians' favor. Florida gas prices declined 15 cents last week, falling from $3.22 per gallon to $3.07…