For Friday, May 17, 2024
HEADLINE NEWS:
Feature Headlines
Maintenance work to impact traffic at Lake Apopka North Shore, including...
Apopka issues four warnings, eight citations during safety enforcement initiative
Food pantry collects 9,436 lbs. for national food drive
- City Council hires new city administrator
- Planning Commission approves transportation plan
- County will host hurricane expo
- April’s low rainfall highlights need for water conservation
- Man admits to sexual battery on child during police job interview
- Company closes on $18.5-M loan for 300-house community
OUR POSITION:
National Police Week is endorsed by the signing of a proclamation
In recognition of May 12-18 being the National Police Week in Florida as endorsed by the signing of a proclamation by Governor DeSantis, The Apopka Chief would like to acknowledge and add its thanksgiving for Chief Michael McKinley and the Apopka Police Department that has 150 officers and support personnel for its service in protecting the citizens of our community. The APD office is at 116 E. 6th St., Apopka.
THE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY: OPINION & ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Tourist tax dollars are being allocated
Christine Moore, County Commissioner District 2
Some of you might remember this past year the catharsis around the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) deciding how to spend the large amount of Tourist Development Tax (TDT) dollars coming into Orange County. Read Moore on page 2A.
New schools are being planned
Melissa Byrd, Orange County School Board, District 7
Guess what? The Apopka area is not getting one new school over the next 10 years. Nope, we’re getting four! Read Byrd on page 2A.
Governmental programs are not helpful when it comes to history
Ike Hayden, Guest Editorial
“School days, school days, good old Golden Rule days….” So goes the song we used to sing as we prepared for another season of school. Read Hayden on page 2A.
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