September 18, 2025
The Apopka City Council voted 4-1 Wednesday to increase the water, wastewater and reclaimed water rates by 15.5% for fiscal year 2026. Commissioner Nick Nesta voted…
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Council finalizes 15.5% water rate increase for FY26Teresa Sargeant
Community cleanup around the Harris ChainThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 18, 2025
If you’ve been lookin’ forward to cleanin’ up your favorite lake, this Saturday is your chance to do so. Lake County Waterways Cleanup is Sept. 20,…
Savory stews, zesty sides, and green tomato pieThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 18, 2025
Hawaiian Chicken comes from The Jones-Morris Family Treasury, which our friend and former colleague, Susan, loaned us. Connie Polanshek uses one broiler or four boneless breasts,…
OP-ED: Fans ride rollercoaster of joy, despair and abject terrorThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 18, 2025
Columnist considers how football makes you crazy
Wekiva Volleyball splits back-to-back games ahead of Metro Tournament Vinnie Cammarano
September 18, 2025
Dr. Phillips 3, Wekiva 0 Wekiva’s roller-coaster week continued Wednesday night, as the Mustangs were swept on the road by the Dr. Phillips Panthers, (25–17, 25–16,…
OP-ED: City meeting water quality goalsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 18, 2025
One of the most important assets that we have in the Apopka area is our springs, including Wekiwa and Rock Springs, where thousands of families flock…
CFO Ingoglia criticizes Orange County for overspending by almost $200MTeresa Sargeant
September 17, 2025
State Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia criticized Orange County on Monday for “wastefully and excessively spending” about $190 million in taxpayer money, but Orange County…
OP-ED: Orange County Public Schools enrollment dropped more than 6,500The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 17, 2025
There have been a lot of news reports recently about the loss of students in our school district as well as other districts around the state.…
Lady Blue Darters fall to West Orange, look ahead to Metro West Tournament Vinnie Cammarano
September 17, 2025
The West Orange Warriors (4-5) swept Apopka Tuesday night, defeating the Blue Darters (2-7) in straight sets (25-14, 25-20, 25-12). Despite moments of energy from…
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church to host addiction recovery conferenceSarah Merly
September 16, 2025
Oct. 4 event to include guest speakers, breakfast