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Water Quality and System Updates

April 18, 2026

Water Plant Daily Rounds Sheet

Parks & Recreation Meeting is Canceled

April 16, 2026

Parks & Recreation Meeting is Canceled Today: No Quorum

Manager Updates

April 14, 2026

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Apalachicola Chief of Police Chief Hiring

April 6, 2026

The City of Apalachicola is proud to announce the official hiring of Sergeant Chase Richards as the next Chief of Police for the City of Apalachicola. This promotion will be effective June 28, 2026, following the retirement of Chief Bobby Varnes. Sergeant Richards brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and dedication to public service to this esteemed role, having started with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office…

4.7.26 CC Regular Meeting: LIVE

April 6, 2026

Members of the public may participate remotely only during the PUBLIC COMMENT section, by clicking on the link provided below and registering as a speaker. You must provide your name, address or place of residence, and topic you wish to comment on prior to commenting. Refusal to provide information may cause you to be removed from virtual waiting room. Meeting Body: City CommissionDate: 4/7/26Time: 6 pmMeeting…

Office Closed for Software Update(s) and Training

April 2, 2026

The Utility Billing Dept will be closed to the public on Tuesday, April 7th for software updates and training. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience however, payments can still be made online and via the drop box per usual.  We will re-open Wednesday April 8th. We appreciate your understanding.

Duke Energy Vegetation Management Herbicide Application in Apalachicola: PSJA-3 Line

April 1, 2026

Click here to view the Duke Energy Vegetation Management Herbicide Application in Apalachicola: PSJA-3 Line Notice.

April is Fair Housing Month

March 30, 2026

Fair Housing Basic Rights in Florida – You Have the Right to Fair Housing Please contact Leslie Glaze at (850) 323-0985, or lglaze@cityofapalachicola.com, if you have any questions, concerns, or if you need to report housing discrimination.

DEP Recent Update(s): March 17, 2026 DEP Consent Order

March 25, 2026

Click here to view the DEP Recent Update(s): March 17, 2026 DEP Consent Order.

Water Meter Obstructions

March 25, 2026

Residents are reminded that no parking, storage, or placement of any personal property is allowed in the alleys. Obstructions in these areas have caused damage to water meters and have prevented proper inspection and maintenance. According to City Ordinance Sec. 36-49 – Obstructions and Encroachments Prohibited Without Permit from City, “No person shall erect, construct, place, exhibit, show or maintain any item (including, but not limited to, items…

Manager Update

March 12, 2026

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2026 Lafayette Park Rededication

March 6, 2026

Celebrate Apalachicola’s Lafayette Park with a Rededication Ceremony Honoring Marie Marshall. Click here to read the 2026 Lafayette Park Rededication press release.

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