Nelson address highlights improvements, 96% debt reduction in State of the CityTeresa Sargeant
Budget frees up funds for capital improvements.
Holiday History: Veterans Day has roots in World War IThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
According to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, there are more than 1.37 million veterans in Florida. That’s the second-highest total of any U.S. state – and it provides plenty…
New entries in Christmas Parade include churches, AdventHealth Teresa Sargeant
Former county commissioner Tom Dorman to serve as grand marshal.
Area events offer opportunities to celebrate veterans Sarah Merly
Honor nation’s heroes with community this November.
The full moon brings a great time for fishin’The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Wow! That’s all I can say about this time of year! I just LOVE this time of the year, and I believe the fish love it, too!
Meals made with gratitude and a dash of traditionThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Next Tuesday, November 11, is Veterans Day. This day honors ALL U.S. military veterans. And because many of our vets just happen to have nostalgic memories of a…
OP-ED: Scholastic Academies offer students choicesThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
As a follow-up to last week’s column on the vast magnet options available to Orange County Public Schools students, I am thrilled to introduce a new educational…
Demings officially announces gubernatorial run Teresa Sargeant
It’s official: Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has announced his campaign for governor of Florida, running on a platform of confronting rising costs, bringing back responsible leadership, unifying Floridians and improving…
City Council restarts South Apopka annexation process, votes to reissue RFP for feasibility study Teresa Sargeant
The Apopka City Council voted 5-0 Wednesday to restart the process for a South Apopka annexation feasibility study by reissuing a Request for Proposal (RFP), with the goal of putting…
OP-ED: Apopka lowers property tax rate as state prepares to debate reformThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
This week, property tax notices have hit your mailboxes detailing what you owe for the 2025-2026 year for the specified property.
Police Beat: APD arrests 26 Oct. 26-Nov. 1The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from October 26-November 1, 2025, the Apopka Police Department received 1,554 calls for service, responded to 46 crashes, issued 42 citations, and made 17 arrests.
Apopka soccer season underwayVinnie Cammarano
The Apopka soccer program begins a new chapter this winter, with both the boys and girls teams entering the season eager to prove themselves and build on last year’s growth. …
Groups step up to assist SNAP recipients amid government shutdown Teresa Sargeant
State has 3 million SNAP recipients, almost 13% of population.