January 16, 2025
Hope CommUnity Center held the grand opening of its community food pantry, a new resource to support local families in need. The pantry will serve as…
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Hope CommUnity Center opens community food pantryThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
City to break ground for new inclusive playground at Northwest Recreation ComplexThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
January 15, 2025
There will be a groundbreaking for the new inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex on Friday, January 24, at 3:30 p.m., on the south end…
Churches open cold weather shelters for the homelessThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
January 7, 2025
Two churches will open their door as a shelter for some nights this week to bring the homeless in from the overnight cold weather. The First…
City to break ground for new Apopka skate park and pump trackThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
January 7, 2025
The city of Apopka Parks and Recreation Department will host a groundbreaking ceremony for a $500,000 skate park and pump track park, which will include a…
Orange County launches financial empowerment center with Apopka kickoff eventThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
January 6, 2025
On Wednesday, January 8, Mayor Jerry L. Demings will formally launch the Orange County Financial Empowerment Center during an invitation-only event. The event will begin at…
City of Apopka asks OCPS to reconsider SRO negotiations following Wisconsin school shootingThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 19, 2024
Following this week's Wisconsin school shooting tragedy, the city of Apopka is asking Orange County Public Schools to reconsider its pending negotiations for School Resource Officers…
Apopka Fire Dept. is developing new strategic plan, seeks public input via surveyThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 13, 2024
The Apopka Fire Department is seeking public input via a survey to create a five-year strategic plan for better serving the community. From the city website:…
Construction set to begin on Lake Apopka Connector TrailThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 10, 2024
This week, Orange County Public Works issued a Notice to Proceed on the Lake Apopka Connector Trail project in the northern portion of the county, paving…
City announces nightly closures this week for Ocoee Apopka Road under S.R. 429The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 10, 2024
The city of Apopka announced there will be nightly closures this week for Ocoee Apopka Road under S.R. 429 for bridge work. From the city: Ocoee…
Over 1,000 students to participate in annual OCPS Super STEM eventThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
December 6, 2024
More than 1,000 students will showcase their science, technology, engineering and math expertise at the annual OCPS Super STEM Saturday event. The event will take place…