Dr. Lovetta Quinn-Henry took her oath of office as the new Apopka police chief Thursday and will officially take over Nov. 1, making her the city’s 16th police chief and the first woman to serve in the role. Quinn-Henry,…
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Quinn-Henry takes oath of office as Apopka’s new police chiefTeresa Sargeant
Seminar highlights value in renovating brownfieldsTeresa Sargeant
Examples of revitalized brownfields exist throughout Orange County
St. Johns District highlights Lake Apopka North Shore improvementsTeresa Sargeant
Projects are treating 1,500 acres for invasive species, Wildlife Drive upgrades
City unaware of downtown mosque, working on compliance Teresa Sargeant
The city of Apopka was not aware of a downtown mosque’s presence until the applicant requested a special exception for the construction of a new mosque, according to Mayor Bryan Nelson. On Oct. 14,…
Families embrace new all-inclusive playground at Northwest Recreation Complex Teresa Sargeant
The all-inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex has been well-received by Apopka families, who are enjoying the newest addition to the local community for its…
Orange County redistricting will impact 2026 elections Teresa Sargeant
The redistricting of Orange County will add two new districts to the existing six and is poised to shake up the 2026 elections for the Orange County Board of County Commissioners. At…
Orange County to move forward with Vision 2050 despite new state law Teresa Sargeant
Orange County plans to keep operating under its current comprehensive plan, taking, evaluating and handling development applications following pre-existing rules, even though a new state law nullified Vision 2050. The county announced its decision Monday, providing public…
Apopka meter-tampering ordinance takes effect; penalties include $250-$500 fines, service suspension Teresa Sargeant
Apopka’s ordinance enacting fines for tampering with utility meters is now in effect after the City Council approved it last week. Per the adopted ordinance, the city will issue a $250 fine…
Foundation, STIHL to provide new battery-powered tools to 50+ state parksTeresa Sargeant
A partnership between the Florida State Parks Foundation and STIHL will provide new battery-powered tools to more than 50 parks, from the panhandle to the Keys, as part…
Nelson edges Moore in Q3 cash dash; Aungst sticks to self-funding pledgeTeresa Sargeant
Incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson out-raised challenger Christine Moore in contributions for the third quarter, but the Orange County District 2 commissioner collected more contributions than Nelson throughout their…