For just a moment, forget everything you’ve ever thought of when it comes to church. Instead, picture a community of people who are striving together to…
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Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church is growing faith, friendships and families
Farmers Insurance provides answers to frequently asked questions after a storm
A natural disaster can leave you reeling financially as well as emotionally. The Skip Strohm Agency is here to help by providing answers to some of…
Author signs book about local farmworkers at Museum of Apopkans
At the Museum of the Apopkans on Friday, August 19, author Dale Slongwhite signed copies of her book “Fed Up: The High Costs of Cheap Food.”…
Orange County selects new chief technologies officer, effective Sept. 6
After an extensive search, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings is pleased to announce the hiring of Simone Babb as the new Chief Innovation and Emerging…
Local CNN Hero gives tips on how to manage nonprofits
Zach Hudson spoke at the Gather and Grow event at the Apopka Community Center/VFW Building on South Central Avenue in Apopka.
Twins celebrate 90th birthday
Twin sisters Addie Swain (l) and Mary Bridges (r) recently celebrated their 90th birthday. Born on August 8 in Apopka as Addie and Mary White, the…
Have meal, will travel
A white ibis crosses the road with a crawfish in its beak at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is open Fridays through Sundays and…
Bein’ on the water fishin’ is a great way to enjoy Labor Day weekend
Hello Folks, Here comes the Labor Day weekend with a lot of folks gettin’ at least three days off. I hope you have some great plans…
Wekiva Mustangs whip Olympia in season opener
Head coach Jeremiah Schwartz has consistently emphasized the Wekiva Mustangs football team was significantly improving explosiveness and dynamism during the offseason. See more photos on page…
Blue Darters show mettle as they escape Ocoee
The Blue Darters overcame a lot of their own first-game mistakes. See more photos on page 3B and page 6B.
Three more warehouses plannedThe Apopka Chief
Trammell Crow Company, the largest commercial real estate developer in the United States has its eye on Apopka.
City now hosting Wewa campsThe Apopka Chief
Last week, the city of Apopka opened Camp Wewa’s first summer day camp since the city acquired the property.
Proper Planning for your future may be easier after you speak with Attorney Patrick SmithThe Apopka Chief
Attorney Patrick Smith, ESQ., helps individuals, families, and corporations plan and prepare for the many unexpected changes that life can bring. Every client is important to him. He…
Mottled ducks modelingThe Apopka Chief
A pair of mottled ducks stand on the edge of a road along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive last week. The entrance to the free, 11-mile,…
Wheatley Elementary moves from ‘D’ grade to a ‘C’The Apopka Chief
For the first time in at least three years, Phillis Wheatley Elementary School achieved a school grade from the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) that was…
Panfish are slow, but bass are bitin’ wellThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great long weekend. I know lots of folks went boatin’ and some folks even went fishin’. The panfishin’ has…
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive scenesThe Apopka Chief
In the photograph at the right, an alligator rests on a canal bank along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, while in the photo at the left,…
Community band, jazz band give first concert after forming in MarchThe Apopka Chief
The first concert of the 55-member volunteer community symphonic band and 16-member volunteer community jazz band took place before a crowd of 150 attendees. Read more…
Helping feed othersThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Elementary School Honor Society collected money from the car line and purchased more than 400 boxes of macaroni and cheese. On May 19, Loaves…
Apopkans note 50th anniversaryThe Apopka Chief
Ron and Pam Welker of Apopka will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Read more on page 3A.