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City clerk developing minutes policy for council Teresa Sargeant
July 22, 2025
Commissioner, mayor spar over accuracy of meeting minutes   Apopka City Clerk Susan Bone is developing a policy for City Council meeting minutes after Commissioner Nick Nesta…
A group of young girls in softball uniforms surrounds the pitcher during an Apopka High School game.
Why Apopka softball fans should watch three star seniors in 2025Marshall Tempest
July 22, 2025
The Apopka softball pitching staff for the upcoming 2026 season has the potential to make some waves. The Blue Darters have three star senior pitchers returning…
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Apopka high alumnus takes command of major U.S. Army training siteThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
July 22, 2025
Last month, Tobyhanna Army Depot promoted a former Apopka High School Alumnus, officially appointing Maj. Jeffrey Blackman as the new Commandant of the U.S. Army High…
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New center aims to give women options for their pregnanciesTeresa Sargeant
July 22, 2025
Main Street organization had July 17 ribbon cutting Hosting its ribbon cutting on July 17, a pregnancy center in downtown Apopka is focused on serving women…
Brick building with multiple windows and columns and works "Apopka City Hall" on the front.
Apopka weighs 15-20% utility rate increase for FY26 Teresa Sargeant
July 18, 2025
Multi-year plan for rate increases also considered  A company that did a study on the city’s utility rates recommended increases of 15.5% in water and wastewater,…
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Fish in Apopka area lakes are biting! The Apopka Chief
July 18, 2025
Hello Folks,  I hope everyone had a great weekend, and, hope- fully, you got a chance to do some fishin’. We have some rain comin’ in…
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City Council votes to extend funding to continue Border Lake pumping Teresa Sargeant
July 18, 2025
Nesta questions whether homeowners are aware of the latest extension  The Apopka City Council on Wednesday approved funds to continue the pumping project at Border Lake…
Dig Sloppy Joes, Fried Corn, Carrots, Spinach Salad, Peach Cobbler & Salsa The Apopka Chief
July 18, 2025
Our friend Susan Nethercote gave us a copy of her family’s memoirs named The Jones-Morris Family Treasury. Therein, among all the family contributions for numerous recipes,…
A man in a blue-gray suit stands at a podium in City Hall council chamber with two computer monitors in front of him.
City Council gets update on Clear Water Lake projectTeresa Sargeant
July 17, 2025
Irrigation system project to address lake’s flooding Residents raised concerns about the financial burden, maintenance and possible environmental impacts of the irrigation system designed for Clear…
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Chief launches membership programThe Apopka Chief
July 17, 2025
The Apopka Chief’s new free distribution model is designed to promote readership and value for advertisers.We’ve been pleased to hear from members of the community who…
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CRA Board holds off purchase of $299K Sixth Street property  Teresa Sargeant
July 17, 2025
A4  A4_Story 6_CRA_071825  Vacant parcel is close to other city-owned real estate  The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency Board (CRA) voted unanimously Wednesday to table the decision…
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Apopka Office Supply to close after 54 years Sarah Merly
July 17, 2025
Apopka Office Supply (AOS) will close its doors on Aug. 15, ending its 54-year run in the heart of Apopka.  AOS originally opened in 1971, almost…
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Federal gov. awards city $17.3M for Ocoee-Apopka Road improvementsTeresa Sargeant
July 16, 2025
Project’s total cost is $28M for 1.8-mile section The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the city of Apopka $17.3 million from the Better Utilizing Investments…
Marcus Neeson squats down into an athletic position and shows his players a drill.
New Apopka football coach’s journey from player to head coachMarshall Tempest
July 16, 2025
Marcus Neeson, a former Apopka football defensive coordinator, has officially been named the new head coach for Blue Darter football. From his time as a player…
Kids climb onto apparatus at all-inclusive playground.
Construction finishes on Northwest Recreation Complex all-inclusive playgroundTeresa Sargeant
July 16, 2025
Playground is operational, but city is building roadway and accessible parking Construction is done on the all-inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex, but a roadway…