The Apopka High School Class of 2022 top 10 students for grade point average were named recently. Shown are, (l-r) front row, Shrinath Shah, Alanis Cruz,…
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The Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated will host guest speaker Yolanda Frazier. Read more on page 7A.
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More than 100 residents, students, and church members joined Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore over two days to clean up Thompson Road between Votaw…
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Stephen Furo, also known as Mr. Wekiva, was recently named the Orange County Additions Coordinator of the Year. Read more on page 4A.
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There was a sunny day for a nap recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, which is a free, one-way, 11-mile drive located on the North…
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A Chevron gas station at a Plymouth convenience store posted gas prices of $4.79 per gallon Thursday, March 10. Most Apopka-area stations had prices set at…
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Transportation officials this week touted the completion of wildlife crossings on the Wekiva Parkway and State Road 46 in Seminole County that allows animals to safely…
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An incumbent and a newcomer won two seats on the Apopka City Council in a citywide non-partisan election that was held on Tuesday, March 8. In…
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Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week. We are havin’ some great weather and folks are gettin’ on the water and catchin’ some…
A spring maintenance check at All Transmission World can help keep you safe on the roadThe Apopka Chief
After the past year, you’re likely ready to give up your hibernating ways for some adventure and sunshine. For many people, this means summer vacations, trips…
Nine Apopka High athletes sign college scholarshipsThe Apopka Chief
Nine Apopka High School athletes signed college scholarships on Wednesday, April 28, in the school’s media center. Read more on page 3B.
Rock Springs Ridge residents show support of potential land swap dealThe Apopka Chief
More than 500 Rock Springs Ridge homeowners attended a community meeting where they discussed a proposed land swap that would stop potential development on the subdivision’s…
Apopka police vote on union representationThe Apopka Chief
Apopka police officers have overwhelmingly rejected a forming a union with officers voting 38-14, or 73 percent, against union representation. Meanwhile, members of the Apopka Fire…
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast is set for May 6The Apopka Chief
Dr. Kevin Baird, director of Pastoral Ministries from the Florida Family Policy Council, will be the guest speaker for the prayer breakfast. More information on the…
Student attendance zones set for K-8 school that will open in 2022The Apopka Chief
The school board conducted its regularly scheduled board meeting at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center on Tuesday, April 27. See details on the zone boundaries approved…
Wekiva spring football practiceThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva players go through drills on the first day of non-contact spring football practice. The Mustangs are under first-year coach Jeremiah Rodriguez-Schwartz.
After pandemic hiatus, Apopka festival grows againThe Apopka Chief
After losing a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Apopka Art and Foliage Festival returned to a successful finish. Read all about the 59th Annual Apopka Art…
Wekiva High School Super ScholarsThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva High School Principal Dr. Tamara Baker-Drayton (l) and Mercedes Gittens, Wekiva college and career specialist, (r) are shown with Wekiva Super Scholars for the 2020-2021…
After full moon, bluegills are on the beds in local lakesThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, The full moon has come and gone but the good news is last weekend’s full moon put the bluegills on the beds. I’m gettin’…