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Orange County to test wireless emergency alert system on ThursdayThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Orange County, Fla. – The Orange County Office of Emergency Management will conduct a live test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) on Thursday, November 21,…
OCPS virtual Magnet Fair promotes specialized learning programsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
To promote its specialized learning programs, known as magnets, Orange County Public Schools is hosting a virtual Magnet Fair. All parents and students are invited to…
18-year-old Apopka man dies from car collision into utility poleThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
An 18-year-old Apopka man died following a car collision into a utility pole on Rock Springs Road, Florida Highway Patrol reports. On Monday, November 18, at…
New all-inclusive playground at Northwest Recreation Complex to be built in early 2025; existing playground to close on MondayThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The city of Apopka has announced the next steps in bringing a brand-new all-inclusive playground to the Northwest Recreation Complex. The existing playground will be closing…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District gets second grant funding from federal agencyThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
On Thursday, November 7, the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) presented a second check – this time in the amount of…
City of Apopka issues Friday update on Hurricane Milton debris removalThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
On its website today, Friday, November 8, the city of Apopka issued a debris update for Hurricane Milton: Public Services Update: Between the contractor, City crews…
Orange County creates interactive map for storm debris removalThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- To assist Orange County residents in keeping track of neighborhood debris removal, Orange County Public Works has developed an interactive map to…
FDLE launches Florida Safe Halloween, making sure sex offenders follow Florida lawsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
TALLAHASSEE – Inspectors and agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) visited hundreds of registered sex offenders and predators this fall to confirm they…
FEMA opens Disaster Recovery Centers in Orange County to assist in hurricane recoveryThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
TALLAHASSEE – FEMA has opened two Disaster Recovery Centers in Orange County to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricane Milton. Survivors of Hurricane Helene…
Orange County extends residential debris drop-off sites through Sunday, October 27The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
ORANGE COUNTY, FLA. — Orange County has extended access to residential drop-off sites for debris from Hurricane Milton for an additional week. The sites will remain…








