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Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: Tips to promote good local advocacyThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 6, 2025
By Christine Moore, Orange County District 2 Commissioner Advocacy. I want to share some observations from serving on the Orange County School Board and Orange County…
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Remembering life, word counts and writing about ApopkaThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 3, 2025
By Jake Vest Job One is remembering about how much 550 words is.   Or should that be “how many 550 words are”? Okay, Job Two…
Mayor Bryan Nelson
OP-ED: Wyld Oaks development moves forwardThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 2, 2025
By Bryan Nelson Wyld Oaks, the award-winning Master Plan Development at the intersection of State Road 429 and Kelly Park Road and Golden Gem Road, has…
Commissioner Christine Moore
OP-ED: Dominium development rising to meet workforce housing needsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
June 2, 2025
By Christine Moore, Orange County District 2 Commissioner On May 22, I attended the groundbreaking of the Dominium workforce housing project along Plymouth Sorrento Road. It…
Headshot of a man with a gray beard and hair in a collared shirt, tie and jacket.
Gas district reaches 30,000-customer milestone in 65th year of existenceThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
May 29, 2025
Number has doubled from 15,000 in last 15 years By Teresa Sargeant Reporter The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) is celebrating a milestone of reaching…
A municipal building bearing the seal of the city of Apopka on its front.
City Council explores annexation feasibility studyThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
May 29, 2025
Referendum may go on March 2026 ballot By Teresa SargeantReporterThe Apopka City Council explored the logistics of conducting a feasibility study in gauging interest for putting…
First woman to assume local VFW commandThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
May 28, 2025
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…
Apopka City Commissioner Alexander H. Smith listens at a recent City Council meeting.
Apopka City Council votes 4-1 to release mineral rights on City Center propertyThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
May 28, 2025
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…
Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida, smiles after signing House Bill 999 while a crowd of supporters cheer at Highland Manor in Apopka.
DeSantis signs HB 999 to promote financial independence with precious metalsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
May 28, 2025
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…
Steve Deviese, member of the VFW Post 10147 Apopka/Altamonte Springs, delivers a keynote speech to a crowd at the Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery in Apopka on May 26.
Apopka gathers to remember fallen on Memorial DayThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
May 27, 2025
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…