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OCPS provides summer meals for children at no charge
No need to sign up. No forms. Just meals at no charge all summer long.
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is offering meals at no...
‘Navy Mom Mary’ reminds significance of Memorial Day
Whatever you do or say, don’t say “Happy Memorial Day,” according to “Navy Mom Mary” Ingrassia.
Apopka High School Class of 2024
Apopka High School graduated its Class of 2024 on Tuesday, May 28, at the Kia Center in Orlando. Wekiva High School had its commencement...
City in talks to buy property for homeless resource center
The community may be closer to finding the right property to set up a permanent homeless resource center in, but negotiations for the city...
- Sales tax holiday starts June 1
- OCPS switches to summer schedule
- Saint Johns Water Management District explains the importance of reclaiming water
- Maintenance work may impact Wildlife Drive one weekend
- Fats, oils, and grease are the number one cause of sewer blockages
- Roman asked Jesus to heal his servant
- Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive maintenance work scheduled
OUR POSITION:
Safety of workforce is regulated
Mark Byrd, Guest Editorial
Florida’s farmers are committed to the safety of their workers because caring for their workforce is simply the right thing to do. Our farmers and ranchers maintain personal relationships with their workers and employees and treat them like family.
THE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY: OPINION & ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Hot weather use of fertilizer differs
Christine Moore, County Commissioner District 2
Starting tomorrow, June 1, the portion of Orange County Government’s Fertilizer Ordinance related to nitrogen and phosphorous is in effect once again under a blackout period that starts June 1 and ends September 30. Read more on page 2A.
Strengths of each graduate differ
Melissa Byrd, Orange County School Board, District 7
I want to revisit something that I like to cover every year at this time: the path to graduation. It looks different for every child and it is up to us, the adults, to make sure kids know that is ok. Read Byrd on page 2A.
I can only do what I can to help improve our nation’s leadership
Ike Hayden, Guest Editorial
I am done with worrying about it! I have had it with lying awake thinking about the future of our beloved nation. I know what I have decided for myself and my direction, and that is all that is required for me to be at peace with myself. Read Hayden on page 2A.
Proper use of irrigation guide will give the best results
The following applies to both potable and reclaimed water customers: No irrigation shall occur between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m; No more than 3/4 inch of water may be applied per irrigation zone on each day that irrigation occurs. Read more on page 6A.
Letters to the Editor:
Editor: If you don’t want rampant development on top of your own little piece of paradise, don’t sell to developers and vote no in November on the half-penny sales tax increase on the ballot in November.
Police Beat: STAY INFORMED. Get the details: who, when, and why arrests were made in our community by subscribing to The Apopka Chief today.
Lifestyle
Z.A.P.T. Elite honors graduating seniors
Seniors from 18 surrounding counties were honored on Sunday, May 19, at St. Paul AME Church for Z.A.P.T. Elite 54th Founders Day.
Apopka Woman’s Club installs new officers at meeting
Nine new officers for the GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club were installed by Beverly Winesburgh at the monthly May 21 meeting at the First United...
Corn bake has the added southwestern flavor of green chili peppers
“Shrimp Rice is a very simple dish to make,” says Mrs. Emily Meggett, in her book titled, Gullah Geechee Home Cooking, “but it packs...
Jordan Lee wins $100,000 prize at MLF Heavy Hitters Tournament
Hello Folks,
I believe summer is here! I’m sure you have noticed it, too. We are in some need of rain. We are gettin’ a...
Sports
Blue Darter football defeats Jones High School in spring game
It came down to the wire, but the Apopka Blue Darters defeated Jones High School in their annual football spring game. It wasn’t a...
New Apopka offense shows up in spring game win over Jones
The Apopka offense looked revamped and balanced in the spring game against Jones High School. Players like Tyson Davison, Damar’eon Cawthon, Noah Morgan, Jayden...
Run defense still the staple of the APK football program
The Apopka defense showed flashes of greatness in the Blue Darters’ win over Jones High School last week.