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Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Area schools make gains, improve gradesThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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August 2, 2025
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It’s hard to believe it, but it’s almost time to start another school year! The 2025-26 school year is right around the corner, with teachers starting back…
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: Apopka can use assets to build wealthThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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August 2, 2025
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I have been writing about the Strong Towns Approach to community building. I will be in a cohort this fall with the organization’s president Chuck Marohn.…
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: AFD achieves top ISO rating—againThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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August 1, 2025
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As mayor and a lifelong resident, I am proud to announce that the Apopka Fire Department has achieved an ISO score of One, also known as…
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Five new officers join the Apopka Police Dept.  The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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August 1, 2025
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Apopka officer’s current starting salary is $63,736.81  Five officers were sworn in on July 29 at Apopka City Hall council chamber.   Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley…
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Fire Station 6 to open Aug. 8 in permanent Harmon Road location The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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August 1, 2025
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Seven individuals staff newest station More than 18 months since breaking ground, Fire Station 6 will open its doors next week at its permanent home on…
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Campaign to raise awareness of crosswalk safety between driver, pedestriansThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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July 28, 2025
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Program includes Jason Dwelley Parkway/Bush Drive in Apopka
Latonya McCoy
AdventHealth Apopka names new chief nursing officerThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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July 25, 2025
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Latonya McCoy to lead hospital nursing team
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Overworked pronoun could use a change in its job descriptionThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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July 25, 2025
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There are people who think pronouns should no longer be like bath towels, as in His and Hers. It could happen. Language changes and for all…
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Back-to-school events are back at OCLSThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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July 24, 2025
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Events include ‘Yarnfiti’ community-created art installation Get ready to go back to school with Orange County Library System (OCLS) programs and events, designed to help students…
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: Meeting minutes don’t need to be complicatedThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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July 24, 2025
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At the last City Council meeting, we had a discussion about what the minutes should or should not include.   By the end of the night (after…