Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive remains closed due to flooding caused by Hurricane MiltonThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 11, 2024
Due to significant flooding caused by Hurricane Milton, the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive will remain closed until further notice, St. Johns River Water Management District announced today, Friday, October 11. The St. Johns River Water Management District has reopened its offices today, with staff actively conducting safety assessments of District-managed lands. Some properties are expected…
Organization to present plans for 70-acre Apopka birding park next to Lake Apopka Wildlife DriveThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 16, 2024
This week, people can see development plans for the 70-acre nature and birding park in the city of Apopka that will include habitat restoration and a visitors’ education facility, as well as meet the project’s architectural team. The free program will be held Thursday, September 19, at 7 p.m. at Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920…
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive temporarily closed due to localized floodingThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 6, 2024
The St. Johns River Water Management District announces the temporary closure of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive beginning today, Friday, September 6 until Sunday, September 8 due to localized flooding. The closure is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of visitors. The 11-mile one-way drive, nestled in the eastern part of the District’s Lake Apopka…
City of Apopka enacts state of water supply conservation for residentsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 25, 2024
This week, the city of Apopka Department of Public Services has enacted a state of water supply conservation to ensure an adequate supply of potable and reclaim water. With an increasingly faster depletion of the water supply being observed at the city of Apopka potable and reclaim water plants, the city is entering the mandatory…
Late Apopka Chief editor to be honored at Apopka/Lake Brantley homecoming gameThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 13, 2023
Late Apopka Chief editor John Peery will be honored at the Apopka Blue Darters/Lake Brantley Patriots homecoming game tonight, Friday, October 13, at Apopka High's Roger Williams Field. The game begins at 7 p.m. Peery died yesterday, Thursday, October 12, at age 67. He was the newspaper editor for over 40 years until he announced…
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 3, 2022
This afternoon, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings announced that he signed an extension of the executive order declaring a state of emergency in Orange County, allowing Orange County the flexibility to provide services, resources and support to residents in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ian. Orange County officials held a news briefing this afternoon,…
Wekiwa Springs State Park
County gets $37M for septic-to-sewerThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
October 4, 2021
Nearly $37 million in grant money from the state has been awarded to Orange County in order to complete the septic-to-sewer conversion for 14 neighborhoods in the Apopka area that are located near Wekiwa Springs State Park. Orange County also received another $4 million for a similar project in the Pine Hills area. Both grants…
City of Apopka seeks volunteers for Camp Wewa overhaul projectThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 7, 2021
Volunteers are being sought for the Camp Wewa overhaul project, which will encompass landscaping, painting, replacing light fixtures and fans, and general cleanup. "Camp Wewa: Lowe's Volunteer Days" will run from Wednesday through Friday, September 8-10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Camp Wewa site, according to the city of Apopka newsletter.  Camp Wewa…
Water management district recognizes May 13-19 as Water Reuse Week in FloridaThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
May 11, 2018
From the St. Johns River Water Management District The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and fellow agencies across the state will recognize Sunday, May 13, though Saturday, May 19, as Water Reuse Week, which will spotlight the benefits of reusing treated wastewater, or reclaimed water. On Tuesday,…
‘Fill Your Frunk’ at pantryThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
November 17, 2017
For the second year in a row, The Porsche Club of America sponsored “Fill Your Frunk” day for Loaves & Fishes.