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…
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Teen to speak in D.C. about living with Type 1 diabetes
Retiring flags on Flag Day
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.…
Apopka Little League teams compete in all-star contests
Apopka Little League baseball and softball teams competed against other area teams this past week in district tournaments. While the Apopka teams didn’t fare well on…
Elmore punted for blue on Fridays, orange on Saturdays
This third installment of a series of catching up with former Apopka Blue Darter athletes takes a little bit of a turn as I spoke this…
Wekiva High boys basketball hosts summer kids’ camp
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 Restaurant
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 vehicle
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 checks
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 hurdles
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 50
City administrator Edward Bass died at age 50 from complications related to mouth cancer. Visitation and funeral arrangements have been made.
Micross cuts ribbonThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Micross at the company’s location. The Apopka location is expected to bring 140 high-paying…
Heartland Haven FoundationThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Heartland Haven Foundation. Heartland Haven Foundation is a nonprofit organization that offers equine-assisted therapy, as…
Mural will be dedicated and Easter eggs will be huntedThe Apopka Chief
The free event will have vendors, music and bounce houses. Read more on page 3A.
Complaint against attorneyThe Apopka Chief
What is the outcome of Apopka city attorney Michael Rodriguez complaint filed by Kelley Butcher. See 1A for more information.
Did banks’ collapses impact city’s funds?The Apopka Chief
Find out if the recent failures of major U.S. banks earlier this month have impacted the city of Apopka’s funds? See 1A for details.
Council votes on land-use change for one acreThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka City Council votes on adopting an ordinance amending the future land use of a one-acre city-owned vacant land. Find out more on 1A.
Cookies and Milk with a CopThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Police Department had its monthly Cookies and Milk with a Cop at the North Orange Branch Library in Apopka. Children and families enjoyed meeting…
Apopka girls lacrosse in action this weekThe Apopka Chief
Asia Jones shoots to score a goal for Apopka against the Horizon Hawks. See more photos on page 5B.
Apopka girls beach volleyball in action this weekThe Apopka Chief
Addison Evans dives to try to keep a rally alive during the game against the Lake Highland Prep Highlanders. See more photos on page 5B.
Apopka High baseball plays over spring breakThe Apopka Chief
In the final game of the spring break event, the Darters played against Ponderosa High of Parker, Colo. See more photos on page 3B.