North Orange Branch Library temporarily closed
Orange County Library System (OCLS) has temporarily closed its North Orange Branch Library due to the building’s high humidity and water intrusion that’s causing...
Two contract workers injured in partial scaffolding collapse in Apopka
Two Orange County contract workers were injured as a result of a partial scaffolding collapse during ongoing repair work in Apopka.
The scaffolding collapse occurred...
John Ricketson, longtime Apopka Chief/Planter publisher, dies at 84
Over his 45-year ownership of The Apopka Chief, John Ricketson left his mark on this city and thousands of lives.
Snowy egret flies over Lake Apopka
A snowy egret makes its home among the marshes of the Lake Apopka North Shore and Wildlife Drive, located on the North Shore of...
Fire chief to retire after 22 years with city
Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam will retire after serving 22 years in the Apopka Fire Department that includes five years in his current post.
John (JR) Ricketson, publisher of The Apopka Chief/The Planter passes away...
Find more information in the Friday, July 19th edition of The Apopka Chief.
City downtown brought up as concern for FY25 funding
The city is considering setting aside funds in the fiscal year 2025 budget for a downtown revitalization program, while the city is searching for...
Veterans Advisory Council awards retired sargeant
The Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council’s Veteran of the Year Committee recently selected Sgt. Fred Robinson, USMC, Retired, as the recipient of the Orange County...
New citizens take oath on Independence Day
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services presented 20 Orlando-area residents to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida for naturalization during...
Five new police officers take oath
Five new officers took an oath to serve and protect while being sworn-in at Apopka City Hall last week by Apopka Police Chief Michael...