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,…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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, a former Apopka football defensive coordinator, has officially been named the new head coach for Blue Darter football. From his time as a player…

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…

Two commissioners advocate for saving another concert The city is removing the Apopka Proud Concert in the fiscal year (FY) 2026 city budget but might keep…

Apopka High School officially announced Tuesday it had hired Marcus Neeson as the new head football coach.     The official announcement comes more than a month after…

The Apopka basketball team's annual summer skills camp will return from July 28 to July 31.  The camp will run daily from 9 a.m. to 2…

The third annual free football skills camp put on by Super Bowl Champion, and former Blue Darter, Jalen Carter was the biggest and best yet, organizers…

One project is for Clear Water Lake, the other for Border Lake The Apopka City Council will review two different water pumping projects intended to control…

FDLE’s registry lists over 86,000 offenders, predators An Apopka man was arrested on one count of sexual battery on a child 12-17 years of age by…

The wedding of billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez cost $50,000 per guest, a figure that was widely reported and much discussed, but too unreal to…

Budget set to increase 19% in FY26 The city of Apopka is considering a 19% increase — equivalent to just north of $1 million — to…

By Ronnie Lovler Connie Combs, 78, is a retired schoolteacher and an inveterate traveler. She took frequent trips with her husband, Gerry Combs, primarily within the…

We are thinking of summer meals that we prepare for dining outside with friends and family, beside the pool or out on the back patio, but…

While it may appear that budget season is suddenly upon us, Orange County department leaders and constitutional officers have met with county commissioners since January. To…

Hello Folks,   I hope you had a great 4th of July weekend and you got a chance to enjoy our waterways and maybe do a little…

A collision between an Apopka Fire Department ambulance and a 2015 Ford F-150 sent four people to local hospitals on Wednesday morning. 

Life south of the border can be a little too enticing sometimes. Thankfully, Apopka has numerous restaurants to satisfy your tortilla-infused cravings.