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OP-ED: City meeting water quality goalsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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
OP-ED: Collaboration is key to flourishing citiesThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 16, 2025
This month I had the opportunity to meet with the brain trust of Charlotte, North Carolina. Trips like this help develop collaborative relationships with local talent…
Curaleaf to host grand opening for Apopka dispensaryThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
September 16, 2025
Products include vapes, edibles
City Council to vote on nonprofits receiving $5K grants from city Teresa Sargeant
September 15, 2025
The City Council will vote on a newly formed committee’s recommendation to award six of the seven non-profit local organizations $5,000 each from the city’s new…
Wekiva captures first win of the season over EustisNeal Fisher
September 15, 2025
Carried by the defense, the Wekiva Mustangs recorded a much needed 14-0 victory against the Eustis Panthers on Friday. The victory was the first of the…
400-unit multifamily housing Gale Vista proposed before Development Review Committee Teresa Sargeant
September 15, 2025
Issues including water and sewer capacity have delayed progress on a 400-unit multifamily affordable housing development planned for 2020 Old Dixie Highway in Apopka. The project…