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The Apopka City Council voted unanimously on July 2 to confirm a new economic development director and reassign current employees to head two newly formed departments split off from the public services department following the departure of directors.   Antranette Forbes, the current St. Cloud economic development director, succeeds Michele Boylan as Apopka’s economic development director.…

Nearly two weeks after announcing its closure, Propagate Social House will reopen sometime before this weekend, one of its owners said Monday.   “It'll definitely be before the weekend,” Propagate co-owner Ella Duke said in a phone interview. “There's a lot that goes into reopening after you've been closed for 10 days. So, we're just trying to get…

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A third candidate filed in May to run for Apopka mayor, but when The Apopka Chief contacted him about his candidacy on July 2, he said he had decided not to run.   The candidate, William Dabbs filed qualifying paperwork on May 13, and his departure from the 2026 mayoral race leaves incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson and challenger…

One of Apopka's leading pest control services is celebrating its 40th anniversary next week. All Seasons Pest Control (ASPC), home to Apopka's biggest roach, will be hosting a gathering at Halls on Fifth for those in the community to celebrate with them.   "It's a big accomplishment for us, as a small business, to be here…

Some may find it difficult to focus on the 2025 season with all that has been going on with the Apopka football program, but ready or not, the season opener looms next month.   The team lost about 20 players and, subsequently, head coach Jeff Rolson after the spring game. Still, the school’s practice of creating…

On July 2, the Apopka City Council is set to confirm a new economic development director and reassign current employees to helm two newly formed departments out of the public services department.The appointment would have Antranette Forbes, the current St. Cloud economic development director, succeed Michele Boylan as Apopka’s economic development director. As another action…

From fireworks to barbecues and water days, locals are gearing up for July 4 events around Central Florida in celebration of Independence Day. Here is a roundup of events in and around Apopka:   Apopka    The city of Apopka will host a free July 4 event at the Apopka Amphitheater. The event will begin at 6…

Photo by Teresa Sargeant Propagate Social House, noted for its community role in revitalizing the downtown area with events and ventures, announced its closing “for the foreseeable future,” according to a Saturday Facebook post. “This photo was taken the day we opened Propagate … we look a little more tired these days [laughing emoji],” Propagate…

Former Apopka Blue Darter and now Super Bowl champion Jalen Carter will be returning to Apopka for his annual free skills camp.    The one-day free skills camp will take place 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 12. The camp is for kids ages 8-17 and will feature multiple drills tailored to different age…