Apopka High School teacher Garrett Fairchild was chosen this week’s Darter Flight award winner. Here, he is shown in the middle as he was visited by…
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U.S. Army Corporal Justin Wiggins (right) was deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, for two weeks. His duties were holding security for Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul,…
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Orange County Public Schools named two Phillis Wheatley Elementary School administrators as finalists for Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year, the school…
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A retired pilot for the Navy as the keynote speaker and the recognition of an individual with a humanitarian award will be the highlights at this…
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The 2021 and seventh annual edition of the festival is scheduled for the weekend of Thursday, November 11, through Sunday, November 14, at Kit Land Nelson…
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The Next Step Foundation, an Apopka ministry, reviewed its plan for launching its central resource hub that would serve homeless people in the foundation’s effort to…
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Hello Folks, I missed y’all last week due to my vacation. I hope everyone had a chance to go fishin’ and if you didn’t, I hope you get…
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The South Apopka Ministerial Alliance hopes its first affordable housing initiative, with help from partnerships with Apopka-area businesses, will result in not only available housing…
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Right now, the focus and victories are needed to keep alive any opportunity to earn a playoff berth. Read more in this week’s Apopka Chief.
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Florida is divided into 16 districts for the sport of bowling. A berth into the state championship meet accompanies advancing to the final of each district…
Students have reasonably good return to classesThe Apopka Chief
The first day of face-to-face instruction in Orange County Public Schools on Friday, August 21, was marked with new protocols that were implemented due to the…
On first day, four qualify to run for City Council seatThe Apopka Chief
The Seat 2 candidates will appear on the November 3 general election ballot that will also feature the presidential election at the top of the ballot. …
Private school cuts ribbon on Apopka campusThe Apopka Chief
Rowena Flanders-Ramos, director and co-founder of Central Florida Preparatory School, and Mayor Bryan Nelson cut the ribbon for the new school building in Apopka. See page…
Fishin’ seems to have picked up over the past week or soThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, As I mentioned last week, we are almost in September, and I’m lookin’ forward to the changes that happen in that month. Hopefully, we…
Cool weather can’t get here soon enoughThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, It looks like September is just around the corner. Hopefully, some cooler weather is in the forecast in our area. I know a lot of folks…
NAPA Auto Parts implements new procedures to offer peace of mind in these uncertain timesThe Apopka Chief
As these uncertain times continue, we’re reminded that what keeps a country moving forward isn’t just parts and tools, it’s people. At NAPA Auto Parts their…
A sunset over one of Apopka’s lakesThe Apopka Chief
Bob Elmquist of Apopka took this sunset picture from his backyard after one of the recent afternoon thunderstorms. Elmquist is retired after working for many years…
Zellwood lady surprised by drive-by party to help her celebrate 93rd birthdayThe Apopka Chief
On Thursday, August 13, Pearl Mason was completely surprised by a fire truck. Look for more on 10A.
Most incumbents have successful campaigns for primary electionThe Apopka Chief
With some notable exceptions, most incumbents were returned to office Tuesday. Look for more on 1A.
City’s Community Redevelopment Agency votes move $$$ to projects for next fiscal yearThe Apopka Chief
The Community Redevelopment Agency Board unanimously approved extending the remaining fiscal year trust fund budget. Read more on 7A.