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Tomorrow is Independence Day! What a glorious occasion this day is. We fought hard to win our independence from Great Britain 250 years ago.
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Police Beat: APD issues 98 citations June 21-27The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
In the period from June 21-27, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,815 calls for service, responded to 31 crashes, issued 98 citations, and made 21 arrests.
OP-ED: Justice used to be partly self-serviceThe Apopka Chief
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Commission to consider apartment project, daycare proposal as Apopka marks nation’s 250th anniversary Teresa Sargeant
City, historical society to present celebration one hour before meeting.
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