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City IT: Administrator deleted DOGE emailsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Velazquez, residents criticize handling of termination By Teresa Sargeant Reporter Former city administrator Jacob Smith received and deleted two emails from the state Department of Government…
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Police, fire chiefs talk duties, departmentsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
McKinley says city must follow immigration law By Teresa Sargeant Reporter Police Chief Michael McKinley and Fire Chief Wil Rivera-Sanchez spoke about their respective department structure…
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Bill introduced to rename roadway after Sen. ThompsonThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Dedication emphasizes Thompson’s civil rights legacy By Teresa Sargeant Reporter A state lawmaker has introduced a bill to rename roadways to mark prominent community leaders’ contributions,…
Bracy siblings to vie for Thompson’s Florida Senate seatThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Gov. DeSantis has not yet announced special election By Teresa Sargeant Reporter Gov. Ron DeSantis has not yet announced a special election to fill the seat…
Duke Energy Florida grants $5K to Habitat Seminole-ApopkaThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Since 2020, Duke Energy has given over $200K to state’s affordable housing programs Staff Reports Duke Energy Florida and its foundation is giving a total of…
Spring Carnival
Wheatley Elementary Spring Carnival on tap this weekendThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Staff Reports The annual community favorite Spring Carnival will pack the day with non‐ stop fun and community spirit this weekend. The Phillis Wheatley Elementary School…
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Wekiva High School Culinary Arts performs well in hospitality competitionsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
ProStart competitions took place March 8 and 9 in Orlando  Staff Reports Wekiva High School Magnet Academy of Culinary Arts placed highly in statewide high school…
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County commissioners vote to cooperate with ICEThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Immigration rights organizations decry 5-2 vote  By Teresa Sargeant Reporter The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted 5-2, on Tuesday, March 25, to ratify a…
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Raptors center of attention at Renaissance festivalThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Nonprofit rehabs dozens of birds at West Lester Road site  By Teresa Sargeant Reporter The Avian Reconditioning Center (ARC) highlighted its efforts in rehabilitating injured birds…
City Council approves revised athletic summer campThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Some residents question camp’s affordability By Teresa Sargeant  Reporter The Apopka City Council voted 5-0 at its Wednesday, March 19, meeting to approve the newly revised…