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Joyce Boudoin, center, takes the oath of office as Orange County clerk ad interim Monday, Aug. 31. Chief Judge Lisa Munyon of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, left, administers the oath.
Boudoin appointed interim Orange County clerk of courts 
Chief administrative officer will serve pending gubernatorial appointment or special election.
Mosquitoes can carry a variety of diseases, including Eastern equine encephalitis and malaria.
Orange County DOH issues mosquito-borne illness alert
Residents encouraged to use repellent
Dr. James R. Doggette Sr. (center) holds the key to the city presented to him by Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta (right) during an Aug. 22 farewell service at The Well Activity Center. Doggette’s wife, Erin, joins them for the presentation. Doggette is leaving Patmos Chapel Seventh-day Adventist Church after 10 years as senior pastor.
Doggette receives key to city as he concludes Patmos tenure 
Longtime Patmos Chapel pastor honored as he concludes 10-year tenure.
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Police Beat: APD makes 25 arrests, responds to 43 crashes Aug. 16-22
In the period from August 16-22, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,586 calls for service, responded to 43 crashes, issued 113 citations, and made 25 arrests.
Members of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce and community representatives gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this year. The chamber will host a Business After Hours networking event Thursday, Aug. 27, at Hurricane Grill & Wings Apopka, with a portion of checks benefiting Lighthouse Leaders at Wekiva High School.
Chamber event to benefit a Wekiva HS student leadership program 
Event to take place Aug. 27 at Hurricane Grill & Wings.
Chamber gala tickets Recipients of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 annual awards gather for a group photo during last year’s celebration at The Highland Manor. The chamber has opened ticket sales for its 113th Anniversary Celebration & Awards Gala, scheduled for Dec. 1.
Apopka Chamber opens ticket sales for awards gala 
Dec. 1 event to honor businesses, organizations and individuals for contributions.
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Police Beat: APD makes 22 arrests, responds to 39 crashes Aug. 9-15
In the period from August 9-15, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,646 calls for service, responded to 39 crashes, issued 50 citations, and made 22 arrests.
Tina Sopp
Apopka nonprofit names new COO
Tina Sopp to join Lifeboat Project leadership team
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Police Beat: APD makes 17 arrests, responds to 35 crashes Aug. 2-8
In the period from August 2-8, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,442 calls for service, responded to 35 crashes, issued 27 citations, and made 17 arrests.
Orange County Clerk of Courts office building
Orange County Clerk of Courts encourages residents to search unclaimed check list 
Individuals, businesses may claim money until Sept. 1
Joyce Boudoin, center, takes the oath of office as Orange County clerk ad interim Monday, Aug. 31. Chief Judge Lisa Munyon of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, left, administers the oath.
Boudoin appointed interim Orange County clerk of courts The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Chief administrative officer will serve pending gubernatorial appointment or special election.
Dr. James R. Doggette Sr. (center) holds the key to the city presented to him by Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta (right) during an Aug. 22 farewell service at The Well Activity Center. Doggette’s wife, Erin, joins them for the presentation. Doggette is leaving Patmos Chapel Seventh-day Adventist Church after 10 years as senior pastor.
Doggette receives key to city as he concludes Patmos tenure The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Longtime Patmos Chapel pastor honored as he concludes 10-year tenure.
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Police Beat: APD makes 25 arrests, responds to 43 crashes Aug. 16-22The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from August 16-22, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,586 calls for service, responded to 43 crashes, issued 113 citations, and made 25 arrests.
Chamber gala tickets Recipients of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 annual awards gather for a group photo during last year’s celebration at The Highland Manor. The chamber has opened ticket sales for its 113th Anniversary Celebration & Awards Gala, scheduled for Dec. 1.
Apopka Chamber opens ticket sales for awards gala The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Dec. 1 event to honor businesses, organizations and individuals for contributions.
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Police Beat: APD makes 22 arrests, responds to 39 crashes Aug. 9-15The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from August 9-15, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,646 calls for service, responded to 39 crashes, issued 50 citations, and made 22 arrests.
Tina Sopp
Apopka nonprofit names new COOThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Tina Sopp to join Lifeboat Project leadership team
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Police Beat: APD makes 17 arrests, responds to 35 crashes Aug. 2-8The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from August 2-8, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,442 calls for service, responded to 35 crashes, issued 27 citations, and made 17 arrests.