A pair of Apopka High School students show their school spirit during homecoming week in full dress on BBQ dads vs. soccer moms day on Monday,…
Rec center has ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka’s Parks and Recreation Department hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the renovations to the Fran Carlton Center including new flooring, lighting, updated…
Teen to speak in D.C. about living with Type 1 diabetesThe Apopka Chief
During his three-day stay, Nathaniel Plummer will call on members of Congress to renew the Special Diabetes Program, a federal program currently funded at $150 million…
Retiring flags on Flag DayThe Apopka Chief
Veterans, including those from VFW Post 10147 located in Apopka such as Lou Boria, participated in the annual flag retirement ceremony held at Reiter Park, Longwood.…
Wekiva High boys basketball hosts summer kids’ campThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva High School boys basketball team recently hosted its annual summer day camp for local youngsters. The campers are taught basic skills by Wekiva coaches…
Enjoy the experience of homemade flavors of Italy at Vincent’s Italian RestaurantThe Apopka Chief
Italian cuisine has always been known for its tomatoes, garlic, its olive oil, its appreciation for wine, and for the mysterious way it had of defying…
Freedom Tire & Automotive provides professional and affordable service for your vehicleThe Apopka Chief
Are you having issues with your vehicle? Do you have fleet vehicles that need to be serviced by an honest and professional automobile repair shop? If…
School, scholarship fund get checksThe Apopka Chief
Two groups, Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and ZAPT Elite Scholarship Fund, were presented checks by the Apopka Christian Ministerial Alliance at the Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast…
City administrator dies at age 50The Apopka Chief
City administrator Edward Bass died at age 50 from complications related to mouth cancer. Visitation and funeral arrangements have been made.
Loop Trail closed another week, Wildlife Drive is not impactedThe Apopka Chief
This section of the Loop Trail will remain closed for the two weeks since June 5 for the public’s safety due to the road being narrow…
County thrives post-COVID, Demings saysThe Apopka Chief
Citizens and community leaders gathered at the Linda Chapin Theatre inside the Orange County Convention Center to hear Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings’ 2023 State…





















