From staff reports Work will start shortly on two 19th century homesteaders log cabins as part of a project to recreate Ethel, a long-forgotten ghost town…
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Ethel Project aims to bring 19th century ghost town back to life
Meeting to give public a chance to give input on updated redevelopment plan
The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is looking for input from residents and community stakeholders to learn what they want to see in the updated redevelopment…
Mock graduation protests proposed Florida bill to end Dreamers’ in-state tuition
From staff reports On the heels of a special legislative session targeting immigrants, Hope Community Center hosted a mock graduation led by Dreamers to highlight the impact…
Master Gardener Volunteers help beautify Orange County
From Orange County government Do you know how to choose the right plant for the right place? This is a key focus of UF/IFAS Extension Orange…
Orange County temporary warming centers to open for the homeless Thursday and Friday evenings
Orange County, Fla. – Due to predicted cold weather, Orange County government will support the Homeless Services Network (HSN) in welcoming residents and people without stable…
Apopka City Council joint workshop will review proposed code updates to Wyld Oaks development
The Apopka City Council will conduct a joint workshop for proposed code updates to Wyld Oaks tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 5-6 p.m. at the Apopka City…
VFW hosts annual awards honoring first responders and essay contest winners
Special to the Chief On Saturday, January 18, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 in Apopka conducted its annual awards program for outstanding educational and…
Man arrested for DUI manslaughter for fatal crash resulting in six year-old’s death
An Apopka man was arrested on charges that include DUI manslaughter for a fatal vehicular crash, which resulted in the death of a six-year-old Apopka boy…
Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce to host 2025 Florida Legislative Session Preview
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a preview of the 2025 Florida Legislative Session, an event that will explore this year’s issues impacting the…
Hope CommUnity Center opens community food pantry
Hope CommUnity Center held the grand opening of its community food pantry, a new resource to support local families in need. The pantry will serve as…
Meeting to give public a chance to give input on updated redevelopment planThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is looking for input from residents and community stakeholders to learn what they want to see in the updated redevelopment…
Mock graduation protests proposed Florida bill to end Dreamers’ in-state tuitionThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
From staff reports On the heels of a special legislative session targeting immigrants, Hope Community Center hosted a mock graduation led by Dreamers to highlight the impact…
Master Gardener Volunteers help beautify Orange CountyThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
From Orange County government Do you know how to choose the right plant for the right place? This is a key focus of UF/IFAS Extension Orange…
Orange County temporary warming centers to open for the homeless Thursday and Friday eveningsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Orange County, Fla. – Due to predicted cold weather, Orange County government will support the Homeless Services Network (HSN) in welcoming residents and people without stable…
Apopka City Council joint workshop will review proposed code updates to Wyld Oaks developmentThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka City Council will conduct a joint workshop for proposed code updates to Wyld Oaks tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 5-6 p.m. at the Apopka City…
VFW hosts annual awards honoring first responders and essay contest winnersThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Special to the Chief On Saturday, January 18, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 in Apopka conducted its annual awards program for outstanding educational and…
Man arrested for DUI manslaughter for fatal crash resulting in six year-old’s deathThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
An Apopka man was arrested on charges that include DUI manslaughter for a fatal vehicular crash, which resulted in the death of a six-year-old Apopka boy…
Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce to host 2025 Florida Legislative Session PreviewThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a preview of the 2025 Florida Legislative Session, an event that will explore this year’s issues impacting the…
Hope CommUnity Center opens community food pantryThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Hope CommUnity Center held the grand opening of its community food pantry, a new resource to support local families in need. The pantry will serve as…
City to break ground for new inclusive playground at Northwest Recreation ComplexThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
There will be a groundbreaking for the new inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex on Friday, January 24, at 3:30 p.m., on the south end…