Bill Cowles has been an integral part of the Orange County Elections Office since 1989. Read more on page 7A.
Author
Author
The Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
The Blue Darters finished the season with a 17-9 record, just barely missing the Region 7A-1 playoffs. In the picture, coach Brittany Hardy talks to the…
The Apopka Chief
Lloyd Kennedy of Apopka developer Finfrock has been named president of Florida Prestressed Concrete Association’s (FPCA) executive board of directors for the 2023-2025 term. Read more…
The Apopka Chief
Apopka Chief of Police Michael McKinley presented the Rotary Club of Apopka with a special thank you for its donation and support for the Apopka Area…
The Apopka Chief
The sports-themed casual dining restaurant Miller’s Ale House will come to Apopka, as announced at a press conference at the Apopka City Center Hilton Garden Inn.
The Apopka Chief
Local artist Delia Miller recently completed a mural as part of the People of Wekiwa Springs’ beautification movement to improve the Wekiwa Springs area. Miller, a…
The Apopka Chief
Arlen “Cosmo” Mizell, a devoted community service volunteer for 57 years who founded multiple clubs and earned a humanitarian award for his efforts, passed away at…
The Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka celebrated Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in Florida on Friday, February 3. Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley (l) and Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson…
The Apopka Chief
At King Buffet Chinese Restaurant, you will always find an abundant variety of fresh and delicious foods. You will also find their service to be top-notch…
Freemasons donate turkeysThe Apopka Chief
The Freemasons of Orange Lodge No.36 in Apopka donated turkeys to the First Baptist Church of Apopka for the ninth year in a row. The Apopka Lodge…
Residents still want answers for floodingThe Apopka Chief
Residents demanded that the city comes up with a more tangible solution for the continuing Clear Lake flooding.
Delegates visit city of ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
In the November 18 issue of The Apopka Chief had a typographical mistake. The caption should have read: On Tuesday, November 8 (Election Day), eight young…
Over 200 people attend fourth Apopka Community Trust galaThe Apopka Chief
Keynote speaker, former KGB sleeper spy Jack Barsky, gave the audience insight into his life of espionage as well as the historical context of his life.
Otter gets down in the dirtThe Apopka Chief
This otter gets down and dirty at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on Friday, November 18. The drive is a one-way, 11-mile drive meandering through the…
This Thanksgivin’ weekend is a great time to take family fishin’The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgivin’. I hope you and your family were blessed and thankful for all the things we get…
Wekiva boys basketball team has plenty of experienceThe Apopka Chief
Eight players with significant varsity and playoff experience from last season are on the Wekiva Mustangs 2022-23 boys basketball roster.
Caruso bowls them over for state titlesThe Apopka Chief
The expected hush fell over the spectators as Richard Caruso stepped onto the approach and grabbed the ball.
Blue Darters will host Lake Mary in Class 4M, Region 1 finalThe Apopka Chief
Having Apopka and Lake Mary meeting in the Region 4M-1 final, is probably a surprise to many who follow high school football in the area.
Baseball players sign college papersThe Apopka Chief
Three Apopka Blue Darter baseball seniors signed their respective national letters of intent to play college baseball on Wednesday, November 16. Signing were, (seated, l-r), Anthony…