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Commission adopts tentative budget, increases water and sanitation rates

The Apopka Chief Newsletter: September 4 Edition

Author

Sarah Merly
September 04, 2026

Welcome to The Apopka Chief weekly newsletter!

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~Natalie Mitchell, Member Ambassador

Front Page


The Apopka City Commission met Thursday night and adopted the city’s tentative fiscal year 2027 budget, including a 4.6761-mill property tax rate. | Photo by Dana O’Connor

Other Front Page News: 

Other Local News

Apopka approves Floridian Town Center hotel plan 

Fudge Road annexation advances as part of development’s roadway network

Commercial development advances in Kelly Park area 

City moves forward with land-use changes for two properties

FLCA symposium updates Apopka on data centers, AI policy

Panels held Aug. 27 at Victory Church

Orange County DOH issues mosquito-borne illness alert

Residents encouraged to use repellent

Who gets the call? Where Apopka residents can report 7 everyday problems

The right place depends on city limits, road ownership and whether the problem can wait for regular business hours.

Recent rain brings relief, but drought conditions persist 

Orange County, Wekiwa Springs fare better than harder-hit areas

Boudoin appointed interim Orange County clerk of courts 

Chief administrative officer will serve pending gubernatorial appointment or special election

Habitat seeks to revive failed East Sixth Street townhome project 

Nonprofit warns additional costs could jeopardize 24 affordable homes

Prussing receives FNGLA chapter’s highest honor 

Gene A. Batson Award recognizes decades of service, leadership

Central Florida commemorates 9/11 with ceremonies, blood drive

2026 marks 25th anniversary of terrorist attack

Police Beat: APD makes 21 arrests, responds to 51 crashes Aug. 23-29

In the period from August 23-29, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,579 calls for service, responded to 51 crashes, issued 97 citations, and made 21 arrests.

Local Sports


Avantae Scott running back one of his two touchdown punt returns in the second quarter. | Photo by Dana O’Connor

Lifestyle

Holiday History: Labor Day

Want to learn more about the origins of Labor Day? Then check out Tim Price’s piece on the first Labor Day parade, workplace rights history, and more here!