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New commission hosts budget workshop, Ruth pushes to slow Apopka growth

New commission hosts budget workshop, Ruth pushes to slow Apopka growth

The Apopka Chief Newsletter: May 15 Edition

Sarah Merly
May 15, 2026

Welcome to The Apopka Chief weekly newsletter!

Happy Friday—and happy Bring Flowers To Someone Day! I never realized how much I needed more natural bursts of color and fragrance in my life until someone gave me two pink carnations earlier this week, which then motivated me to buy three bouquets of the same from Publix the next day. Who will you celebrate with flowers today?

~Sarah Merly, Editorial Assistant and Reporter

Front Page

Apopka changes budget course with first FY2027 workshop

The Apopka City Commission met Wednesday night to begin work on the city’s budget for the next fiscal year. | Photo by Dana O’Connor

Other Front Page News:

One Florida Bank

Other Local News

Town hall meeting to address issues affecting Black community

Panel to share insights, info at St. Paul AME Church.

Trial for restaurant lawsuit set for February 2028

City seeks dismissal of restaurant lawsuit alleging code violation.

Apopka Woman’s Club awards 5 scholarships to area students

Scholarships funded by Apopka Art & Foliage Festival proceeds

Apopka city staff recommends denial for major church expansion

Short DRC meeting includes site storage upgrades, Father’s Day concert.

Orange Audubon fundraiser to support Birding Park set for Saturday

Proceeds to support construction of park nature center.

Apopka artist releases debut children’s book

Book reading set for May 22

Police Beat: APD issues 76 citations May 3-9

In the period from May 3-9, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,769 calls for service, responded to 24 crashes, issued 76 citations, and made 17 arrests.

Apopka guitarist to join Metallica legend on tour

Last Stephie’s concert before tour set for May 22