OP-ED: Book provides roadmap for citiesThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
As a lifelong learner, I’m reading for the second time Richard Florida’s book, “Who’s Your City?” If you aren’t familiar with Florida, he is a prominent urban theorist, author, and professor. He is…
Wekiva High School launches relief effort for Jamaica Teresa Sargeant
This week, the leadership team at Wekiva High School (WHS) has launched a community effort to bring relief to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa slammed the Caribbean country. The leadership team began planning the relief…
Orange County Mayor Demings files to run for Florida governor Teresa Sargeant
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has filed to run for governor in the 2026 general election, according to state Division of Elections records. The Democrat, who…
Apopka Pop Warner continues championship reignVinnie Cammarano
13U beats Edgewater for second straight Mid-Florida Championship
Apopka, Wekiva bowling seasons end in state qualifiersVinnie Cammarano
Will Warren just 28 pins shy of qualifying to round of 16
Apopka Blue Darters fly high in battle for Mayor’s CupVinnie Cammarano
Apopka triggers running clock after Kemp’s punt return touchdown
Vietnam veteran honored with ceremonial banner at Apopka City Hall Teresa Sargeant
The newest Hometown Heroes banner is mounted right in front of Apopka City Hall on Main Street, and it bears the name of Marv Suriff, a…
Orange County pulls resources together to help SNAP recipients Teresa Sargeant
Orange County is pulling resources together to help the 175,000 Orange County residents who would be impacted by the potential suspension of SNAP benefits in light of the federal government shutdown. Orange…
Quinn-Henry takes oath of office as Apopka’s new police chiefTeresa Sargeant
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,…
Once-a-week watering returns to Orange CountySarah Merly
Watering restrictions in effect upon time change
OP-ED: Halloween—what you don’t see can scare youThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
I was not going to decorate this year until I went for a run and was literally stopped in my tracks by a couple of 12-foot-tall,…
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,…
Close battle in the Wednesday Night ShootoutThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
We got some rain! And then we got a whole lot more! Good gracious, it’s been a while since I’ve seen rain like that!