The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
OCLS to begin Summer at Your Library
Young boy smiles at an April 2023 event hosted by OCLS.
Staff Reports
Orange County Library System’s Summer at Your Library will offer free activities...
First woman to assume local VFW command
Forlaw plans to focus on growing membership
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
Ret. Col. Loretta Forlaw will become the first woman to become commander of the VFW Post...
Apopka City Council votes 4-1 to release mineral rights on City...
Smith voted against the motion
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
The Apopka City Council voted 4-1 to release the mineral rights regarding the Apopka City Center. Commissioner Alexander...
DeSantis signs HB 999 to promote financial independence with precious metals
Rep. Bankson co-sponsored HB 999
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 999 into law, a landmark legislation recognizing gold and silver —...
Apopka gathers to remember fallen on Memorial Day
Speakers urge crowd to honor those who sacrificed
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
Citizens must pass on the legacy of freedom and sacrifice to future generations and continue...
Refurbished West Orange Trail Bridge to reopen with ceremony
$2M upgrade includes structural repairs, aesthetic improvements
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
The city and county will celebrate the grand reopening of Apopka's nearly 20-year-old West Orange Trail...
Wekiva Culinary students win ‘Seize the Spotlight’ competition in Chicago
Staff Reports
Four students from the Wekiva High School Magnet Academy of Culinary Arts (Wekiva Culinary) won EcoLab’s “Seize the Spotlight” competition in Chicago on...
Velazquez to run for third term on City Council
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
Vice Mayor and Commissioner Diane Velazquez has announced her intent to run for a third term in Apopka City Council Seat 2,...
Fire breaks out at Seventh-day Adventist Church thrift store
Store provides services for low-income families, homeless
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
Officials are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out at a nonprofit thrift store...
Apopka Elementary teacher celebrates 50 years in classroom
By Teresa Sargeant
Reporter
The passion to help other people has been a lifelong quality of Apopka Elementary kindergarten teacher Betty Washington, but she does not...