April 23, 2025
In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, Orange County conducted a 45-minute tour of Lake Apopka at Magnolia Park, highlighting the area’s diverse wildlife and…
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Lake Apopka tour celebrates Earth DayThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
City enters into agreement with FDOT on roadsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 23, 2025
The Apopka City Council last week unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing Mayor Bryan Nelson to execute an agreement with the state for infrastructure maintenance costs totaling…
Former Florida House speaker to give message at Apopka Mayor’s Prayer BreakfastThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 22, 2025
Staff reports Over 400 community leaders will gather for prayer and a message from keynote speaker Paul Renner, former speaker of the Florida House of Representatives,…
City to help Emerson Park finance roadway improvementsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 22, 2025
The Apopka City Council adopted two resolutions on April 16 to fund roadway improvements for the Emerson Park subdivision. The city will take out a loan…
Attorney launches campaign for Florida Senate District 15The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 18, 2025
A third candidate has tossed her hat into the ring for the Florida Senate District 15 seat that was vacated when state Sen. Geraldine Thompson died…
Nelson taps parks and rec director as interim city administratorThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 17, 2025
Radley Williams to juggle both roles temporarily until moving into new role By Teresa Sargeant Reporter City parks and recreation director Radley Williams has been promoted…
Apopka City Council votes to put 8 charter amendments on ballotThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 17, 2025
Proposed changes include moving to council-manager government By Teresa Sargeant Reporter The Apopka City Council voted on April 16 the first reading of Ordinance 3072 for…
Board reviews projects in light of legislation impacting CRAsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 16, 2025
Meeting for community input to take place April 23 By Teresa Sargeant Reporter In light of two new bills introduced during the current state legislative session…
OCPS, municipalities strike tentative SRO agreementThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 16, 2025
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) and five local municipalities, including Apopka, have reached a tentative agreement in providing school resource officers (SRO) coverage at all district…
City awards nearly $6K grant for Domino’s Pizza façade upgradeThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 16, 2025
Project will be part of downtown beautification By Teresa Sargeant Reporter The city of Apopka awarded a $5,900 grant to Domino’s Pizza for the renovation of…