July 3, 2025
Author Chris Arnade walks all over the world writing about the health of cities. He has a Ph.D. in physics from Johns Hopkins University and worked…
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OP-ED: What makes a healthy city?The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
OP-ED: First rule of the road: If you’re not driving, good luck survivingThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 28, 2025
By Jake Vest It is doubtful that anybody who has ever seen a track meet might call what I do “running.” Or even “jogging.” Maybe “slogging”…
OP-ED: West Orange Trail improvements represent community-wide effortsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 27, 2025
By Christine Moore, Orange County District 2 Commissioner I have spent significant time the last few years coordinating and inspiring improvements along the West Orange Trail…
OP-ED: City of Apopka begins pumping down lakesThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 26, 2025
By Bryan Nelson The city is happy to report that the pumping down of the Piedmont-Wekiwa chain of lakes has begun—after clearing one final hurdle. Preliminary…
Huhtamaki acquires Zellwin Farms CompanyThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 25, 2025
Staff Reports Huhtamaki has acquired Zellwin Farms in an effort to support Huhtamaki’s growth within the molded fiber industry, specifically for egg cartons and egg flats. …
Apopka Police Department swears in six officersThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 23, 2025
Staff Reports The Apopka Police Department added six new officers on Thursday, June 19. Each officer took an oath to serve and protect while Apopka Police…
OP-ED: Some students must travel difficult road to graduationThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 21, 2025
By Melissa Byrd Last week, I was honored to attend my last graduation of the season, Sheeler High School, and it was truly moving. Sheeler High…
OP-ED: Painting project brings together Apopka community membersThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 20, 2025
By Christine Moore, Orange County District 2 Commissioner Last weekend, painting the “Apopka Pass” on the northern end of the West Orange Trail was a smashing…
St. Johns District continues work on $204M water projectsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 19, 2025
The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) continues to focus on the Wekiva River in Apopka and its surrounding area as part of the agency’s…
Apopka police will not press charges in traffic-related deathThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 19, 2025
Apopka police said they will not pursue criminal charges in the Monday morning traffic-related death of Daniel J. Hodge, 53, and have closed the investigation into…