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The Apopka Chief The Apopka Chief is a free weekly community newspaper serving the greater Apopka, Florida, area.

The Apopka Chief and The Planter are weekly community newspapers, independently owned and family operated, which have served the greater Apopka area in Central Florida since 1923 and 1965 respectively. The Apopka Chief is available every Friday, and The Planter, every Thursday.

Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings announced Friday that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is suspending ...
05/06/2026

Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings announced Friday that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is suspending his campaign for governor, a revelation that transformed what had been planned as a retrospective on his nearly eight years leading Orange County and 45 years in public service.

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A proposed 363-unit apartment community near Ocoee-Apopka Road advanced to public hearings Wednesday, while a 502-home p...
05/06/2026

A proposed 363-unit apartment community near Ocoee-Apopka Road advanced to public hearings Wednesday, while a 502-home phase of the Paulucci Acres development remained under review following comments from city staff.

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The Apopka City Commission unanimously approved a notice of default on Wednesday for a long-delayed downtown redevelopme...
05/06/2026

The Apopka City Commission unanimously approved a notice of default on Wednesday for a long-delayed downtown redevelopment project after city officials said the developer had not submitted required plans nearly two years after a contractual deadline.

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Community Health Centers recently celebrated the completion of a major expansion and renovation project at its Apopka Fa...
05/06/2026

Community Health Centers recently celebrated the completion of a major expansion and renovation project at its Apopka Family Health Center and also announced two new board members, Winter Garden resident Jared Nordlund and Apopka resident Richard Cieslak.

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The City Commission unanimously approved the disposal of surplus property, including a sand trailer discussed during the...
04/06/2026

The City Commission unanimously approved the disposal of surplus property, including a sand trailer discussed during the meeting as being linked to firefighter Austin Duran's fatal injuries.

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The Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka honored longtime member Alexander H. Smith for his contributions and continued servic...
04/06/2026

The Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka honored longtime member Alexander H. Smith for his contributions and continued service to the community over the past year, naming him Sertoman of the Year.

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Facing declining enrollment, rising costs and uncertainty over future funding, Orange County Public Schools leaders high...
03/06/2026

Facing declining enrollment, rising costs and uncertainty over future funding, Orange County Public Schools leaders highlighted how the district is adapting to challenges and posting strong academic results during the annual State of the Schools address Tuesday at Edgewater High School.

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The Development Review Committee (DRC) will review plans for a 502-lot subdivision within the Paulucci Acres development...
01/06/2026

The Development Review Committee (DRC) will review plans for a 502-lot subdivision within the Paulucci Acres development and a proposed 363-unit apartment community during its meeting on Wednesday.

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The Apopka Museum has a new flagpole thanks to the efforts of a local Boy Scout whose nearly two-year project culminated...
01/06/2026

The Apopka Museum has a new flagpole thanks to the efforts of a local Boy Scout whose nearly two-year project culminated in a dedication ceremony Saturday morning.

Community members, city officials, members of Troop 211 and representatives of the Apopka Historical Society gathered Saturday at the museum on East Fifth Street to celebrate the installation of the new flagpole and recognize Eagle Scout candidate Charles Phelps, who led the project.

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Are you looking to create fond summer memories with your loved ones? Summer family fun activities include $1 family movi...
29/05/2026

Are you looking to create fond summer memories with your loved ones? Summer family fun activities include $1 family movies at Regal Wekiva Riverwalk, the Orange County Library System’s reading challenge and more.

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