The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
OCPS to serve all students all school meals at no charge...
Through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) will once again serve all students in the district all school meals at...
Sentinel chickens prevent disease spread
This may be news to many, but chickens play a crucial role in Orange County Mosquito Control’s efforts to protect residents and animals from...
Apopka man pleads guilty to trafficking firearms
On Friday, July 26, United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Yessen Vasquez Tolentino, 37, of Apopka has pleaded guilty to one count of smuggling...
Orange County Public Schools earns an ‘A’ for 2023-24 school year
The Florida Department of Education announced on Wednesday, July 24, the release of the 2023-24 School and District Grades. Overall, Orange County Public Schools...
Two contract workers injured in partial scaffolding collapse in Apopka
Two Orange County contract workers were injured as a result of a partial scaffolding collapse during ongoing repair work in Apopka.
The scaffolding collapse occurred...
Fire chief to retire after 22 years of service with Apopka...
Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam will retire after serving 22 years in the Apopka Fire Department including five years in his current post. His...
The Orange County Clerk of Courts may have money for you
The Orange County Clerk’s Office may have some unclaimed money for you.
Individuals, businesses and organizations may look at the unclaimed checks list at...
Man killed in Zellwood car crash
Troopers were on the scene of a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 5:36 a.m. on Friday, June 28, in Zellwood, according to Florida...
Apopka City Council to conduct workshops for 2024-25 budget
The Apopka City Council will conduct its budget workshops next month, reviewing all of the city departments’ finances for fiscal year 2025.
All workshops will...
Orange County finalizes ballot layout for August 20 primary
First in the state! The Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office has finalized the ballot layout for the August 20 primary, a critical step...