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…
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18-year-old Apopka man dies from car collision into utility pole
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 Monday
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 agency
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 removal
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 removal
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 laws
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 recovery
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 27
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…
City of Apopka to begin storm debris pickup by Monday, Oct. 21
From the city of ApopkaDEBRIS GUIDELINES: Contracted haulers will begin to collect storm debris by Monday, October 21, 2024. Your patience is appreciated, as these crews…
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…
City of Apopka to begin storm debris pickup by Monday, Oct. 21The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
From the city of ApopkaDEBRIS GUIDELINES: Contracted haulers will begin to collect storm debris by Monday, October 21, 2024. Your patience is appreciated, as these crews…
Apopka police search for vehicle involved in hit-and-run accidentThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Apopka police are searching for a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident in downtown Apopka last month. On Tuesday, September 17, a Ford Mustang was involved…