The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Moore announces campaign for Apopka mayor
County commissioner to challenge two-term incumbent Bryan Nelson
By Teresa SargeantReporterOrange County District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore announced in an April 7 statement that...
City Council approves residential development for Wyld Oaks
Residents criticize city growth outpacing infrastructure
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
The Apopka City Council last week unanimously approved a major development plan (MDP) for a development of...
City advances Border Lake flood mitigation plans
Officials split on whether completion timeline is realistic
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
The Apopka City Council this week discussed the logistics of the flood mitigation solutions for...
Orchids in full bloom at Apopka International Spring Orchid Festival
Domestic, international vendors to showcase the flowers
Staff Reports
Orchids from all over the nation and the world will fill up greenhouses at the Apopka...
Apopka residents express concerns about county redistricting
John Bridges Center event was second in six-meeting series
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
In the second of six community meetings organized in Orange County districts, the 2025...
City Council awards $372K contract for public safety facility
Project design will take 17 months
By Teresa SargeantReporterThe Apopka City Council awarded H.J. High Construction a negotiated contract as Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)...
City IT: Administrator deleted DOGE emails
Velazquez, residents criticize handling of termination
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
Former city administrator Jacob Smith received and deleted two emails from the state Department of Government Efficiency...
Police, fire chiefs talk duties, departments
McKinley says city must follow immigration law
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
Police Chief Michael McKinley and Fire Chief Wil Rivera-Sanchez spoke about their respective department structure and...
Bill introduced to rename roadway after Sen. Thompson
Dedication emphasizes Thompson’s civil rights legacy
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
A state lawmaker has introduced a bill to rename roadways to mark prominent community leaders’ contributions, including...
Bracy siblings to vie for Thompson’s Florida Senate seat
Gov. DeSantis has not yet announced special election
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
Gov. Ron DeSantis has not yet announced a special election to fill the seat...