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Wellness Center closing soon, Apopka man charged with murder

Wellness Center closing soon, Apopka man charged with murder

The Apopka Chief Newsletter: August 14 Edition

Sarah Merly
August 14, 2026

Welcome to The Apopka Chief weekly newsletter!

Happy Friday! Early voting is well underway for Florida’s primary election. As of this afternoon, 2,795 ballots have been cast at the Apopka Community Center, with 213 ballots cast at Apopka’s new early voting location, the John H. Bridges Community Center. Be sure to cast your vote this year—we’ll cover the results next week!

~Sarah Merly, Editorial Assistant & Reporter

Front Page

Apopka Wellness Center to close after 47 years

Dr. Adlai Green poses in the receptionist’s office at Apopka Wellness Center. | Photo by Sarah Merly

Other Front Page News:

Other Local News

Planning Commission weighs data center rules, possible moratorium

Board plans Sept. 8 workshop on Land Development Code changes.

OCPS outlines e-bike rules, safety measures ahead of new school year

Vazquez gives update on union negotiations, declining enrollment

Q&A: Circuit court candidates seek to build confidence in legal system, practice compassion from the bench

Circuit groups 1, 2 and 31 appear on this year’s ballot

Orange County Clerk of Courts encourages residents to search unclaimed check list

Individuals, businesses may claim money until Sept. 1

Apopka child with spina bifida receives adaptive tricycle

Athletes Helping Athletes and Wheelchairs 4 Kids partnered on donation

Florida nonprofit law prompts organizations to review governance practices

Updated state law took effect July 1, prompting reviews of governing documents.

7 Things Every New Apopka Resident Should Know

A local primer on city utilities, trash service, alerts, parks, the library and the public information that keeps a household connected.

Plymouth Elementary nomination advances to National Park Service

State review board backs historic school for National Register listing.

DRC reviews Wyld Oaks road extension plans

Outstanding staff comments remain on first construction site plan submittal.

Police Beat: APD makes 17 arrests, responds to 35 crashes Aug. 2-8

In the period from August 2-8, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,442 calls for service, responded to 35 crashes, issued 27 citations, and made 17 arrests.