Calandra Bryant was presented with a Bible by her Habitat mentor Tonya Lee Jordan, and was presented the key to the new home by State House…
Workshop to collect public feedback on downtown ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
The University of Central Florida (UCF) will hold a public workshop to get feedback on Apopka’s downtown vision plan, which a team of UCF students will…
City concludes Black History Month with book launch eventThe Apopka Chief
The community honored Black History Month with an event unveiling the book “Celebrating Legends of Apopka in Honor of Black History Month,” which highlights the lives…
School has first talent showThe Apopka Chief
More than 40 acts ranging from musicians to juvenile stand-up comedians performed in the first annual Rock Springs Elementary Talent Show. The Rock Springs Elementary Cafeteria…
The fishin’ is pretty good in most chainsThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I sure hope you have been enjoyin’ this great weather we have been havin’. There have been a few days that it has been…
Mustangs make third appearance in semi-finalsThe Apopka Chief
Mustangs’ coach Gersino Lubin has coached three teams (one-Evans, one-Wekiva) to the state final-four. The advancement to the final four is also Wekiva’s second (2017).
What’s on secondThe Apopka Chief
During Apopka’s baseball outing against the Oviedo Lions the Darter’s Andrew McCreary attempts to reach second base before a throw from right field arrives. The Blue…
March obituary 2023The Apopka Chief
Gregory Howard Heichel, 62, of Apopka, Florida passed away on March 21, 2023. Chief Heichel was born on February 03, 1961 to the late Rupert and…
Museum exhibits desk of lawyer who defended Groveland FourThe Apopka Chief
Throughout Black History Month, the Museum of the Apopkans is displaying the desk of Alexander Akerman Jr., a defense attorney to “The Groveland Four,” four Black…
Garden club hosts fashion show and lunchThe Apopka Chief
The Foliage Garden Club of Apopka held the Stepping Out into the Garden Fashion Show and Luncheon at the First United Methodist Church of Apopka. The…
Clear Water Lake pumpThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka installed a pump system at Clear Water Lake, which has had flooding issues and caused problems for nearby residents for years.




















