The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, November 15, for First Apopka Tag Agency. The agency offers services such as tag…
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Becker takes oath as city commissioner, elected vice mayor
Before taking his oath, Becker emphasized his commitment to Apopka as an elected official.
Wildlife Drive reopens after Nicole
The drive was closed last week due to safety concerns, including a downed powerline.
Macedonian delegates visit Apopka
On Tuesday, November 8 (Election Day), eight young Macedonian delegates visited the city of Apopka as participation in the North Macedonia Election Exchange, which ran from…
Miss Apopka aims to help artists merge art, social justice
As the new Miss Apopka, Sarah Sarver wants to help creatives through her social impact initiative.
Apopka will host Winter Park in playoff game
The game was moved because the previous week’s playoff games were delayed due to Hurricane Nicole.
Darters football versus Boone
No, the numbers weren’t out of sight, but I thought both the running game and passing game showed improvement. See more photos throughout Section B.
Apopka High’s Metro vs. Florida Challenge expands to 4 days
The Blue Darters will host three days of the action that features teams from Orange County’s Metro Conference against foes from all around Central Florida.
Gunfire overshadows Wekiva loss in football playoff game
With 1:40 remaining in the game at approximately 8:20 pm, two rounds of gunfire were exchanged in the parking lot. See more photos throughout Section B.
Need testing for travel? Workplace Screening Intelligence is a local full-service laboratory for your testing needs
Workplace Screening Intelligence offers drug testing and COVID-19 screening for employers, employees, and the public. Plus, they offer drug testing at over 15,000 collection sites in…
August 2022 obituariesThe Apopka Chief
August 26, 2022 MINNIE BELLE CAMPBELL, 95, Apopka, died Friday, August 19. She was born in Spout Springs, Virginia. She was an original employee of Liggett…
2022 Best of Apopka Awards is postponed because of staffing issuesThe Apopka Chief
After reviewing program updates and confirming the needs for the 2022 Best of Apopka Reader’s Choice Awards, The Apopka Chief will be postponing this event due…
Visit Essential Eyecare & Optical, your family eye doctor is waiting for you!The Apopka Chief
As you prepare your kids to head to school this fall, remember to consider their eye care needs. Approximately 25 percent of all school-age children have…
Police are searching for Apopka manThe Apopka Chief
Police are searching for a missing Apopka man, Elder Mazariegos, who was last seen on Monday, August 8, at his home. Read more on page 8A.
Apopkan finds full-time employment through work programThe Apopka Chief
Apopka resident Natalie Carpio is one of thousands of students across the region that have participated in CareerSource Central Florida’s Summer Youth Program. Read more on…
City Council Seat 3 candidates face off in 90-min forumThe Apopka Chief
In a 90-minute forum, Apopka City Council Seat 3 candidates Lynetta Johnson and Kyle Becker addressed questions broached to them including their goals if elected.
Magnolia Park opens new eco-education center, other facilitiesThe Apopka Chief
With a ribbon cutting and remarks from elected officials, the community celebrated the opening of Magnolia Park’s new amenities.
Families tour new K-8 school before students return to schoolThe Apopka Chief
Kelly Park School has a maximum capacity of about 1,200 students and would relieve overcapacity.
Local football teams begin practice with pads as school beginsThe Apopka Chief
During a tackling drill on Tuesday afternoon a ball carrier escapes a tackle at Wekiva High School. See photos on page 6B.
Fishin’ has been much better in our lakes, riversThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope y’all had a great weekend and you got a chance to do some fishin’. I just talked to Kyle at Bitter’s Bait…