Members of the community provided video of the crime to Apopka detectives, which led to identification of the suspect, according to the news release.
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Visitors can see many wildlife at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive such as this limpkin. The drive is free and open to the public each Friday…
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Hello Folks, I hope everyone made it through the storm OK, and that you and your family are safe and sound. We had a lot of wind…
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The Apopka Blue Darters held their first home game of the season on Friday, September 1. The Darters hosted longtime rival West Orange.
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For the third consecutive season, the Wekiva Mustangs outgained the Ocoee Knights by a decisive margin, this time by 158-56 yards or close to a 3-1…
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In another low-scoring game, the Apopka Blue Darters moved to 2-0 Friday, September 1, with a victory over longtime rival West Orange (1-1).
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Lynda Touchton, an attendance/record clerk, is celebrated by Apopka High School for her 36 years of service to the school as she is now retiring. Pictured…
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When it comes to your health, there’s no place like home and family to take care of you. That’s the kind of care you can come…
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The agreement would allow for a 51-acre Kelly Park Road parcel, which the HOA owns, to be exchanged for the 319-acre golf course tract owned by…
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Apopka police are investigating the vandalism of headstones at the city cemetery that happened over the Labor Day weekend.
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…
Opening of adult education school caps a decade of hurdlesThe Apopka Chief
Nearly 10 years presented many hurdles including property acquisition and COVID. However, that didn’t stop Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) from achieving its end goal: the…
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…
Make sure to hydrate well during our sweltering summer monthsThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, it feels like summer has arrived, but in fact, it starts June 21, next Wednesday. We have been havin’ some very warm days…
Summer workThe Apopka Chief
It may be summer, but members of the Apopka Blue Darters football team are working out three days a week until preseason football practice begins. More…
He helped start legacy of winning Apopka footballThe Apopka Chief
Continuing the summer series seeking to catch up with Apopka-area athletes, coaches, or others involving with sports, I’m going way back this week to catch up…
Centenarian turns 102The Apopka Chief
Deaconess Jennell Simmons was born Jennell Payne, on June 12, 1921. Read more on page 10A.