The Apopka Chief
New county program will make it easier to add extra housing
As part of the County’s ongoing effort to address the housing affordability crisis, Ready Set Orange allows homeowners in unincorporated Orange County to choose...
Moore reveals temporary flood control plan for S.R. 436 area
Ahead of this year’s hurricane season, Orange County District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore will present a short-term mitigation solution to control the post-storm floods...
Main Street Apopka’s Showcase of Cars draws crowd
The streets of historic downtown Apopka came alive this past Sunday, February 2, as Main Street Apopka hosted its highly anticipated Showcase of Cars...
Cabin project aims to bring ghost town back to life
Work will start shortly on two 19th century homesteaders log cabins as part of a project to recreate Ethel, a long-forgotten ghost town in...
Apopka Little Leaguers hit fields for spring season
Apopka Little Leaguers took to the baseball fields at the Northwest Recreation Complex this week in preparation for the spring season.
FWC reports that fish kill on Lake Apopka is due to...
Hello Folks,
I hope you are havin’ a great week, and you are enjoyin’ a few warm days this week. The weather has been just...
WHS girls basketball beat Evans, advance in tournament
The Wekiva girls’ basketball team advanced past the first round of the 2025 FHSAA Girls Basketball 6A District 5 Tournament with a dominant victory...
Boys water polo season starts with a win over Bishop Moore
This week marked the beginning of the Apopka water polo season, and the Blue Darters started off right with a win for the boys...
Apopka boys basketball falls to Bartow, dominates East Ridge
This week, the Apopka boys’ basketball team began their postseason journey with their first game of the 2025 FHSAA Boys Basketball 7A District 3...
Wekiva basketball falls to East River, end season with 12-14 record
Unfortunately, the Wekiva Mustangs boys’ basketball team has concluded its season after losing in the first round of the 2025 FHSAA Boys Basketball 6A...