Voting for the 2022 Best of Apopka Readers’ Choice Awards will begin Friday, August 19. Sponsored by The Apopka Chief and The Planter, the Best of…
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2022 Best of Apopka Readers’ Choice Awards starts August 19
Apopka author has book signing
On July 25 and 26, Apopka author Charles Towne, 88 (left), discussed his book “Love Cares” at 24 Hour Fitness at Piedmont Plaza in Apopka. “Love…
Clinic seeks youth for pediatric migraine drug study
A local research clinic is seeking children and adolescent participants from now until the end of this year for a clinical research about the safety and…
Land conservation tops Moore’s list of achievements
Incumbent Christine Moore, from Apopka, is campaigning for her second four-year term as Orange County District 2 commissioner, running against challengers Chris Delgado, CEO of consulting…
Wheatley celebrates ‘B’ grade
The Phillis Wheatley Elementary School community celebrated receiving a “B” school grade from the Florida Department of Education with a special July 27 event at the…
Future road improvements involve U.S. 441, City Center
Mayor Bryan Nelson gave an update on several upcoming road improvements throughout the city of Apopka, including the ones at intersections, particularly along U.S. Highway 441…
Nelson’s Insurance Services explains the raising of rates and non-renewals of home insurance
Florida is experiencing an exodus, but it’s not from residents relocating; rather, it’s an exodus of home insurance companies. While this would be concerning in any…
Call Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center, they’ll exceed your automotive repair expectations
Owning and running an auto repair shop can be greatly rewarding. The automotive industry is fast-paced, and exciting. Successful shops have many moving parts that need…
Apopka football coach Rolson will take part in Crying Towel event
The 2022 Dave Powers Crying Towel Invitational” dinner and radio program will be held Monday, August 15, at Christner’s Prime Steak and Lobster, 729 Lee Rd.,…
Media day supports high schools
With preseason practice beginning for high school football teams around the state this week.
Apopka becomes sister city to Mexican cityThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka accepted a proposal, by Roberto Sosa Pichardo, to be a sister city to the Mexican municipality of Corregidora.
Planning Comm. chair retiring from boardThe Apopka Chief
Mayor Bryan Nelson made a surprise appearance at the meeting at City Hall and read a proclamation honoring Greene for his years of service.
Speaker gives faith-filled history lessonThe Apopka Chief
Listening to William J. Federer’s message about the American spirit prevailing in times of war and peace was like listening to an inspiring, faith-filled history lesson.
Safety at crosswalks is goal of police, groupThe Apopka Chief
Members of the Apopka Police Department and Bike/Walk Central Florida held a special detail to help education members of the public about the need to observe…
Blue Darters win district championshipThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters boys volleyball team won the District 8 championship April 28 by defeating West Orange 3-1. The Blue Darters moved on to a…
Like John Anderson sings, wind has been blowin’ all around the Sunshine StateThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Apopka’s own John Anderson sang a song released in 1992 that goes like this, “Blow, Blow, Seminole Wind, blow, blow like you’re never gonna…
Apopka football program in midst of May fundraiserThe Apopka Chief
Head coach Jeff Rolson said whatever is raised through the donations will be combined with dollars from last year’s fundraiser to purchase weights and associated equipment…
Mustangs pushing for football team consistencyThe Apopka Chief
As the third week of spring football practice comes to a close, Wekiva Mustangs coach Jeremiah Schwartz’s list of expectations remains the same. See more photos…
Spring work continues for DartersThe Apopka Chief
With more than 100 aspiring football players taking part in spring practice, the Apopka Blue Darters have the usual goal of finding players to replace those…
Blue Darters and rival Warriors end game in unusual wayThe Apopka Chief
In one of the most bizarre endings to a high school baseball game, the Apopka Blue Darters faced longtime rival West Orange. See more photos on…