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Huhtamaki acquires Zellwin Farms CompanyThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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June 25, 2025
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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. …
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Apopka Police Department swears in six officersThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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June 23, 2025
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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…
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OP-ED: Some students must travel difficult road to graduationThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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June 21, 2025
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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…
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OP-ED: Painting project brings together Apopka community membersThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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June 20, 2025
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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…
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St. Johns District continues work on $204M water projectsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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June 19, 2025
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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…
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Apopka police will not press charges in traffic-related deathThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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June 19, 2025
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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…
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OP-ED: City works to expand local trailsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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June 19, 2025
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By Bryan Nelson The city of Apopka continues to look for opportunities to expand our trail system, giving more access to people who want to ride…
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Foliage Sertoma Club installs new officers, inducts new membersThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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June 18, 2025
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Each year, the Foliage Sertoma Club’s last meeting in June is a celebration of its successful programs for the past 12 months, and a time to…
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Two-day brownfields event to highlight environmental issuesThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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June 17, 2025
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A walkthrough of Lake Apopka’s history, a documentary screening and a workshop will fill two consecutive days during the Florida Brownfields Association Community Day next week.…
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Fifteen Days of Hope events commemorate fallen Apopka firefighterThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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June 17, 2025
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The 2650 Foundation is hosting its second annual Fifteen Days of Hope in memory of fallen Apopka firefighter Austin Duran. From June 30 through July 15,…