Welcome to the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Department of Public Relations
Our Department is committed to establishing and maintaining effective relationships between the District, its stakeholders, the community, our customers and members of the media at the local, statewide and national level. We are dedicated to telling the District’s story and look forward to sharing news and other information about how we fulfill our mission and vision every day.
Department Vision
To be a trusted and accessible voice for Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, creating meaningful connections with our stakeholders through transparent, proactive and innovative communication that strengthens public confidence and helps position LANGD as the energy provider of choice in the communities we serve.
Department Mission
To advance the mission of Lake Apopka Natural Gas District through clear, timely, accurate and engaging communication that informs, educates and connects our customers, employees and community stakeholders. We build trust, strengthen relationships and tell the District’s story while promoting safety, reliability, exceptional service and the value LANGD brings to the communities we serve.
Department Values
Education | Awareness | Engagement | Transparency
District News
View AllNovember 10, 2026
District Recognizes National Natural Gas Safety Week
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) is recognizing National Natural Gas Safety Week, observed during the second week of November. This designation brings national attention to the importance of natural gas safety, leak awareness and emergency preparedness.
November 04, 2026
District Mourns Passing of Susan Crabtree
Winter Garden, Fla. – It is with heavy hearts that the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District mourns the passing of Susan “Sue” Crabtree, beloved wife of District Board President Fred Crabtree and a cherished member of the LANGD family. Ms.
October 21, 2026
District Partners with City of Clermont to Promote Home Safety
CLERMONT, Fla. — Homes in Clermont are about to get safer thanks to a donation of 100 smoke detectors from the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) to The City of Clermont Fire Department. Clermont firefighters will give away the detectors, along with a reminder to test smoke detectors and change batteries this weekend.