The city of Apopka and the developer of the Apopka City Center Winn-Dixie are working out a plan so the city could extend the supermarket’s temporary…
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City working with Winn-Dixie to fulfill supermarket’s requirements
Local radio host to serve as parade grand marshal
The grand marshal for the 47th annual Apopka Christmas Parade will be Roger Franklin Williams, local on-air radio personality and son of Apopka High School principal…
Boy Scouts donate food
The Boy Scouts was one of several organizations during the holidays that has donated food to Loaves and Fishes at the food pantry’s warehouse on East…
Over 300 register for North Shore Birding Festival
A record-breaking number of over 300 registrants from 18 states and one Canadian province are visiting Lake Apopka North Shore during the eighth annual North Shore…
Colder weather, specks are biting
Hello Folks, Well it looks like November is gettin’ over and December will be here by the end of the week. We have only 24 more…
Blue Darters improve on first half play to create a good game
What started as a blowout quickly turned into an exciting game with both teams scoring at will in the fourth quarter. The Apopka Blue Darters Varsity…
Apopka boys basketball set to face three teams in upcoming week
The Apopka Varsity Boys Basketball team will have three games this upcoming week, first an away game against Altamonte Christian School, then hosting Edgewater, and lastly,…
December obituaries 2023
December 29, 2023 ROBERT VANCE FERRELL Joined his beloved mother and daughter December 15th, 2023. Robert, son of Mattie Ferrell was born April 22nd, 1948, and…
Seven contestants will compete for Miss Apopka title
The Miss Apopka Organization welcomes seven delegates from around the greater Central Florida area to the competition, which will take place at the Apopka High School…
Traveling this holiday? J & K Automotive, Inc. can help keep your loved ones safe while on the road
In early August, AAA noted that, despite some of the challenges that came with traveling last year, Americans still intend to travel during the 2023 holiday…
City cuts ribbon for Harmon Road extensionThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka and its partners cut the ribbon to open the new Harmon Road extension that will give better access to vehicles and the…
County preps for, endures Hurricane IdaliaThe Apopka Chief
Orange County announced it had fully activated its Emergency Operations Center to monitor Hurricane Idalia and relay vital safety information to residents. Orange County was also…
State attorney speaks at Chamber eventThe Apopka Chief
Leaders and community members attended the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Gather and Grow event. Chamber President/CEO Cate Manley (l) asks guest speaker, Andrew Bain,…
Providing Sound Futures Florida’s CHAP Program Ensures Access to Hearing Health for ChildrenThe Apopka Chief
Shouting on the playground, Mom calling everyone for dinner, Dad reading a bedtime story — the sounds of childhood are the ones we remember throughout our…
Park Avenue Animal Hospital is dedicated to offering the finest in veterinary careThe Apopka Chief
All animals deserve compassionate veterinary care. Since 2008, Park Avenue Animal Hospital has been providing a wide variety of services to keep your furry, four-legged friends…
Apopka’s Rock Springs Realty notes research and analysis regarding local housing marketThe Apopka Chief
Prospective homebuyers across the U.S. are facing a critical shortage of available housing, but the scarcity is worse in some parts of the country, according to…
Orlando Soccer Club visits LovellThe Apopka Chief
Orlando City Soccer Club in partnership with Mullinax Ford of Apopka donated school supplies to the students of Lovell Elementary School. Pre-K, Kindergarten and first grade…
Church hosts back-to-school eventThe Apopka Chief
Iglesia Getsemani held its second annual back to school event, when the church provided backpacks and lunch for the community.
Retired colonel to celebrate birthdayThe Apopka Chief
Ret. Colonel Sanford L. Graves, USAF, of Apopka will be 100 years old. He joined the Army Air Corps during the early years of World War…
Congressman visits the Rotary ClubThe Apopka Chief
Congressman Daniel Webster of the 11th Congressional District visited Apopka during his August recess. He spoke with the Apopka Rotary lunch club about his goals in…