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Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Tips for a successful school year
It’s here! The new school year is upon us, and the first day is this coming Monday. Hopefully, everyone was able to attend the Meet the Teacher…
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: Applications now open for city’s new grant program
The City Council approved a unique non-profit grant program to support our local non-profit organizations providing services to our community with a focus on our youth,…
A group of birds gather on Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.
St. Johns District to temporarily close parts of Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive 
Beginning tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 8, the St. Johns River Water Management District will temporarily close portions of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on select dates in…
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: Remember county guidelines when fertilizing your grass
Many fertilizers contain nitrogen and phosphorus, also known as nutrients. However, pollution from the use of these nutrients harms our natural waterbodies – springs, lakes and…
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Area schools make gains, improve grades
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 wealth
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—again
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…
Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley swears in (L to R) Officer Bryan Lyle, Officer Grant Collins, Officer David Keitt, Officer Angel Martinez and Officer Humberto Ramirez-Vargas.
Five new officers join the Apopka Police Dept.  
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…
Apopka Fire Station 6, with pavement in front of it and blue sky behind it. The building itself has a dark gray roof and off-white exterior paint color.
Fire Station 6 to open Aug. 8 in permanent Harmon Road location 
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…
The intersection between Jason Dwelley Parkway and Bush Drive
Campaign to raise awareness of crosswalk safety between driver, pedestrians
Program includes Jason Dwelley Parkway/Bush Drive in Apopka
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Tips for a successful school yearThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
It’s here! The new school year is upon us, and the first day is this coming Monday. Hopefully, everyone was able to attend the Meet the Teacher…
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: Applications now open for city’s new grant programThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The City Council approved a unique non-profit grant program to support our local non-profit organizations providing services to our community with a focus on our youth,…
A group of birds gather on Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.
St. Johns District to temporarily close parts of Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Beginning tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 8, the St. Johns River Water Management District will temporarily close portions of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on select dates in…
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: Remember county guidelines when fertilizing your grassThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Many fertilizers contain nitrogen and phosphorus, also known as nutrients. However, pollution from the use of these nutrients harms our natural waterbodies – springs, lakes and…
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Area schools make gains, improve gradesThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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
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
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…
Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley swears in (L to R) Officer Bryan Lyle, Officer Grant Collins, Officer David Keitt, Officer Angel Martinez and Officer Humberto Ramirez-Vargas.
Five new officers join the Apopka Police Dept.  The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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…
Apopka Fire Station 6, with pavement in front of it and blue sky behind it. The building itself has a dark gray roof and off-white exterior paint color.
Fire Station 6 to open Aug. 8 in permanent Harmon Road location The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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…