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Orange County gives October 7 update on Hurricane Milton
OCPS will close schools and facilities October 9 and 10
Based on the latest Hurricane Milton forecast, all after-school activities will be canceled beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, October 8 with the exception of after-school childcare. All schools…
City of Apopka to begin Helene yard waste pickup before Milton’s arrival
Due to the previous storm, Hurricane Helene, yard waste has been much heavier than normal. The yard waste pickup schedule is behind. Therefore, the city of…
Gov. DeSantis issues updates on Hurricane Milton; Milton strengthens to Category 5, National Hurricane Center says
TALLAHASSEE — As of 11 a.m. ET, today, Hurricane Milton is located about 720 miles southwest of Tampa, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, according…
UPDATE: Availability extended to Wed., Oct. 9, 7 a.m.-noon; Sandbags available for Apopka residents ahead of Milton
UPDATE, Tuesday, October 8: "Due to the slow moving storm, Hurricane Milton, we are extending the hours of operations for sandbags to include Wednesday, October 9,…
Orange County to open sandbag sites ahead of Tropical Storm Milton
Orange County, FL – Starting Monday, October 7, Orange County Public Works will open six locations to residents for self-serve sandbags ahead of potential impacts from…
City of Apopka launches Business and Expansion Program to boost local economy
The city of Apopka Economic Development Department is announcing the launch of its Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Program, designed to support and enhance the growth…
New initiative ‘Vote for Me’ launches to empower young voters
Hope CommUnity Center (HCC) has launched the non-partisan campaign "Vote for Me," encouraging young voters and non-voters to make informed decisions and actively participate in the…
Orange County voters can request vote-by-mail ballot until October 24
With the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot one month away, the Orange County Supervisor of Elections is offering voters an additional way to receive their…
Sawyer Brown cancels performance at Apopka Proud Concert; UPDATE: City says it couldn’t find a replacement co-headliner
UPDATE, October 2: The city of Apopka announced that due to the short timeframe, it couldn't secure a replacement co-headliner for the Apopka Proud Concert this…
OCPS will close schools and facilities October 9 and 10The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Based on the latest Hurricane Milton forecast, all after-school activities will be canceled beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, October 8 with the exception of after-school childcare. All schools…
City of Apopka to begin Helene yard waste pickup before Milton’s arrivalThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Due to the previous storm, Hurricane Helene, yard waste has been much heavier than normal. The yard waste pickup schedule is behind. Therefore, the city of…
Gov. DeSantis issues updates on Hurricane Milton; Milton strengthens to Category 5, National Hurricane Center saysThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
TALLAHASSEE — As of 11 a.m. ET, today, Hurricane Milton is located about 720 miles southwest of Tampa, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, according…
UPDATE: Availability extended to Wed., Oct. 9, 7 a.m.-noon; Sandbags available for Apopka residents ahead of MiltonThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
UPDATE, Tuesday, October 8: "Due to the slow moving storm, Hurricane Milton, we are extending the hours of operations for sandbags to include Wednesday, October 9,…
Orange County to open sandbag sites ahead of Tropical Storm MiltonThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Orange County, FL – Starting Monday, October 7, Orange County Public Works will open six locations to residents for self-serve sandbags ahead of potential impacts from…
City of Apopka launches Business and Expansion Program to boost local economyThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The city of Apopka Economic Development Department is announcing the launch of its Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Program, designed to support and enhance the growth…
New initiative ‘Vote for Me’ launches to empower young votersThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Hope CommUnity Center (HCC) has launched the non-partisan campaign "Vote for Me," encouraging young voters and non-voters to make informed decisions and actively participate in the…
Orange County voters can request vote-by-mail ballot until October 24The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
With the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot one month away, the Orange County Supervisor of Elections is offering voters an additional way to receive their…
Sawyer Brown cancels performance at Apopka Proud Concert; UPDATE: City says it couldn’t find a replacement co-headlinerThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
UPDATE, October 2: The city of Apopka announced that due to the short timeframe, it couldn't secure a replacement co-headliner for the Apopka Proud Concert this…
More roadway lighting underway to improve pedestrian safetyThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
As motorists, most of us take streetlights on our roads for granted, but when it comes to pedestrians and cyclists, lighting represents a critical component in…