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Wes Hodge
Florida Democratic Party treasurer joins District 2 raceSarah Merly
May 15, 2026
Wes Hodge qualifies one week after petition drive begins
Edward Smith, CEO of Orlando Health Behavioral Health Hospital, speaks at the Friday ribbon cutting ceremony.
Orlando Health cuts ribbon on behavioral health hospital in Apopka  Teresa Sargeant
May 15, 2026
Facility means to address growing mental health treatment.
Representative Doug Bankson
OP-ED: Legislature reconvenes to tackle budgetThe Apopka Chief
May 15, 2026
Last week, after legislators approved Governor Ron DeSantis’ congressional redistricting draft map proposal (83-28 in the House and 21-17 in the Senate) during a special session, the governor signed off on the bills, officially putting…
Jake Vest
OP-ED: You have to look real close to see good news about gasThe Apopka Chief
May 14, 2026
When I was in high school, the 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air was what the Volkswagen was supposed to be in 1930s Germany – a car everybody could afford. If…
Rock Springs Mobile Home Park is located at 1820 Rock Springs Road.
Teenager shot at Apopka mobile home parkThe Apopka Chief
May 14, 2026
Sheriff’s office says investigation ongoing
First Landings Aviation is located in Orlando Apopka Airport at 1321 Apopka Airport Road.
First Landings Aviation to partner with Wekiva AFJROTCSarah Merly
May 14, 2026
Aviation school to provide flight instructors for simulator program
Business owner James Maltby shares remarks after receiving the 2026 Service to Mankind Award on April 28.
OP-ED: Business owner shows best of ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
May 14, 2026
Every Apopka resident can help build a stronger community
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Police Beat: APD issues 76 citations May 3-9The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from May 3-9, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,769 calls for service, responded to 24 crashes, issued 76 citations, and made 17 arrests.
The City Commission conduct the Wednesday workshop for the FY2027 city budget.
Apopka changes budget course with first FY2027 workshop Teresa Sargeant
May 14, 2026
Departments outline priorities as city expands workshop schedule.
Jim Keck
Lake levels remain very low even after rainThe Apopka Chief
May 13, 2026
Even with the rain this week, we STILL need more, folks! Please keep prayin’ for more rain, because our lakes are really gettin’ low! Lake Monroe and Lake Jesup are extremely low, so be careful if you plan on fishin’ out there.
From left to right: GFWC Apopka Woman's Club president Diane Harrison, scholarship chair Saudi Ellis, Edith Tavera, Ariana Serami Obregon, Gabrielle Robinson, Kendall Walker and Elizabeth Marshall
Apopka Woman’s Club awards 5 scholarships to area studentsSarah Merly
May 13, 2026
Scholarships funded by Apopka Art & Foliage Festival proceeds
On Wednesday, the Development Review Committee recommended denial at this stage of an expansion to Gospel Centered Church (pictured) on Rock Springs Road due to unresolved staff comments.
Apopka city staff recommends denial for major church expansion Teresa Sargeant
May 13, 2026
Short DRC meeting includes site storage upgrades, Father’s Day concert.
Reflecting on nearly eight years in office, former Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore said transportation connectivity, infrastructure coordination and conservation planning remain among the region’s biggest unfinished challenges.
Moore reflects on public service, unfinished projects after mayoral loss Teresa Sargeant
May 13, 2026
Former county commissioner reflects on transportation, conservation and unfinished work as District 2 seat remains vacant.
Firefighters respond to a vehicle fire involving a truck on May 7 along East Semoran Boulevard.
Orange County Fire Rescue respond to vehicle fire involving truck Teresa Sargeant
May 12, 2026
No injuries were reported, no one transported from scene.