The Museum of the Apopkans hosted the Reverend Jimmy Howard on Wednesday, February 23, who spoke about his experience as an Apopka native. Read more on…
Author
Author
The Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
In celebration of Black History Month, the Museum of the Apopkans has several displays designed to honor the African-American heroes of the community. Read more on…
The Apopka Chief
Davis Lodge #47 of Apopka gave away free meals, groceries, and food Saturday, February 19, at 900 S. Central Ave., Apopka, as part of the HOPE…
The Apopka Chief
Several hundred homes in Apopka will have their yard waste and bulky waste pickup days changed. Read more on page 12A.
The Apopka Chief
The Brothers of Orange Lodge No. 36 F&AM celebrated the 166th birthday of Apopka’s Masonic Lodge with the businesses and citizens of Apopka on Thursday, February…
The Apopka Chief
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jermaine Bernard, from Apopka, prepares to draw blood aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower’s (CVN 69) assigned barge (APL-61).…
The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, If you haven’t been fishin’ in the past couple of weeks, now is the time to go. The fishin’ is really in full swing…
The Apopka Chief
Carter’s Ace Hardware of Apopka and Hunt Club Boulevard achieved designation as a “Pinnacle Performance Retailing” store for its performance, Ace Hardware Corporation has announced. Read…
The Apopka Chief
Five of the six Apopka High School robotics teams have qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship following the state competition. Read more on page 12B.
The Apopka Chief
Thanks to donations made to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, the St. Johns River Water Management District and volunteers were able to provide a new resting…
Looking for a fast & delicious meal this holiday? Visit King Buffet for lunch or dinner!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…
Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce award winnersThe Apopka Chief
The 2021 annual Apopka Chamber Business Awards honored leaders, businesses, and individuals for their services and dedication to the Apopka community. see photos on page 11A.
Christmas wishes for children are delivered through work of Forever Wishes groupThe Apopka Chief
Forever Wishes, Inc. met and even surpassed its fundraising goal benefitting local Toys for Tots and helping Central Florida children have toys under the tree this…
Youngsters, officers enjoy Shop With a CopThe Apopka Chief
Over the course of 10 nights, 150 children will participate in the 20th annual Shop With a Cop program, where Apopka police officers help youth purchase…
Area author has free online books about Wekiwa Springs State Park, Rock SpringsThe Apopka Chief
Author Don Philpott’s 250th and 251st books have just been published featuring Wekiwa Springs State Park and Rock Springs Run State Reserve, and both books are free. Read…
Elections supervisor speaks at Apopka HighThe Apopka Chief
Bill Cowles stands with Emma Johnson (l), who planned to register to vote that day. Shown with them are Apopka High teachers Pam Speranza and Paul…
Helping give kids a Merry ChristmasThe Apopka Chief
On Wednesday, December 15, members of the Apopka High’s Student Government Association, under the leadership of President Olivia Siemoneit, delivered presents to all the pre-K and…
Hope CommUnity Center receives Bank of America grantThe Apopka Chief
Apopka-based Hope CommUnity Center has been awarded a Bank of America 2021 Neighborhood Builder Award. Each Neighborhood Builder receives $200,000 in flexible funding over two years,…
It’s official: 2022 Apopka city election is setThe Apopka Chief
The 2022 Apopka city election is officially scheduled. Thanks to a pair of mayoral proclamations as well as a resolution passed by the City Council on…
State regulation hits home for city’s water customersThe Apopka Chief
Homeowners and business owners are affected because state law requires that the city notify each property owner…