This may be news to many, but chickens play a crucial role in Orange County Mosquito Control’s efforts to protect residents and animals from diseases such…
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Sentinel chickens prevent disease spreadThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Apopka man pleads guilty to trafficking firearmsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
On Friday, July 26, United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Yessen Vasquez Tolentino, 37, of Apopka has pleaded guilty to one count of smuggling goods from…
Orange County Public Schools earns an ‘A’ for 2023-24 school yearThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Florida Department of Education announced on Wednesday, July 24, the release of the 2023-24 School and District Grades. Overall, Orange County Public Schools earned an…
Two contract workers injured in partial scaffolding collapse in ApopkaThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Two Orange County contract workers were injured as a result of a partial scaffolding collapse during ongoing repair work in Apopka. The scaffolding collapse occurred at…
Fire chief to retire after 22 years of service with Apopka Fire DepartmentThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam will retire after serving 22 years in the Apopka Fire Department including five years in his current post. His retirement is…
The Orange County Clerk of Courts may have money for youThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Orange County Clerk’s Office may have some unclaimed money for you. Individuals, businesses and organizations may look at the unclaimed checks list at myorangeclerk.com, and…
Man killed in Zellwood car crashThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Troopers were on the scene of a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 5:36 a.m. on Friday, June 28, in Zellwood, according to Florida Highway Patrol…
Apopka City Council to conduct workshops for 2024-25 budgetThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka City Council will conduct its budget workshops next month, reviewing all of the city departments’ finances for fiscal year 2025. All workshops will be…
Orange County finalizes ballot layout for August 20 primaryThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
First in the state! The Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office has finalized the ballot layout for the August 20 primary, a critical step in preparing…
SWAT team discovers man dead from self-inflicted gun wound in Apopka apartmentThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
What was originally a response to a 911 call about a medical episode ended up with man dead inside an Apopka apartment from an obvious self-inflicted…