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Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: SB 180 ties hands of cities, countiesThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 21, 2025
One of the most impactful bills of 2025 was Senate Bill 180, “An Act relating to Emergencies,” which has had far reaching impacts on homeowners, the…
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: Vision Zero is proven safety movementThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 21, 2025
Vision Zero is a proven international transportation safety movement committed to eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries while increasing safety and healthy lifestyles. One of the…
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Elementary schools provide great opportunities for volunteeringThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 20, 2025
There are so many ways in which parents, grandparents and community members can help out in a local elementary school.
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Does DOGE have a suggestion box?The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 19, 2025
While DOGE firing government employees, I have a few targets of opportunity to recommend. Get rid of all the National Weather Service people south of Baltimore,…
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Volunteers provide critical support to local schoolsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 15, 2025
I hope everyone had a fantastic first week of school. It was a great start to what I know will be a great year, though it…
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: Orange County heading toward redistricting vote next monthThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 14, 2025
Think back to 2024. In Orange County, voters approved a measure to add two new county commission seats to Orange County government when asked the question…
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: New fire station long time comingThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
August 14, 2025
Back in 2017, the brand new AdventHealth Hospital on Apopka-Ocoee Road was no longer in need of the construction trailer on the rear of the property.…