Rick Acree, who grew up in Apopka, has been named the 2021 Engineer of the Year for the state. Read about Rick in this week’s Apopka…
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Michael A. Register was unanimously appointed this week as the executive director. Read more on page 3A.
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“This school, as you know, is a passion project not only for myself, but for this community,” Melissa Byrd said. Read more about the project in…
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Calling Central Florida a hotbed for human trafficking, Dean Cain, an actor who made his mark in the 1990s by playing Superman/Clark Kent in the Lois…
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There was disagreement between Mayor Bryan Nelson and Commissioner Becker over various issues during the hearings. Find out more in this week’s Apopka Chief.
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Several hundred people attended the city of Apopka’s 9-11 memorial service, to commemorate lives lost, and the fallen first responders. More information about the event on…
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Hello Folks, We are just about into fall and I couldn’t be more excited. I fished last week with my buddy Rich from Mt. Dora. He…
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Apopka resident Brianna Solitro competed in the 2021 Youth Arabian and Half Arabian National Championship Horse Show. Summary on 4B.
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Wekiva quarterback Tyray Davis talks with assistant coach Buddy Hurd during a timeout. See page 1A.
Apopka celebrates America’s 245th birthday in styleThe Apopka Chief
An estimated 7,000 people attended the Independence Day celebration held by the city of Apopka on Sunday, July 4. Red more on 1A and see photos…
City Council dealing with ever-present issue of developments overcrowding local schoolsThe Apopka Chief
What seems like it should be a simple process – having enough seats for students in permanent classrooms – is anything but simple. Read more on…
Trinity Christian School Beta Club reaps state awardsThe Apopka Chief
Twelve fourth and fifth grade students from Trinity Christian School of Apopka competed in the first Elementary National Beta Convention. Read more on their performance on…
National champion bowler honoredThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High School graduate, Pete Vergos was given a proclamation by Mayor Bryan Nelson for his many awards and accomplishments. Read more on 3A.
City has been adding, improving street lightsThe Apopka Chief
Over the past 18 months, the city of Apopka has installed 123 new LED street lights and upgraded 626 existing lights. Read this story on page…
Wolf Lake Middle School has state Beta award winnersThe Apopka Chief
Three Wolf Lake Middle School students from the school’s Beta Club placed at nationals at the National Beta Convention. Read more on page 8A.
A good time with musicThe Apopka Chief
The band Midnight Mayhem provides music Sunday, July 4, during the city of Apopka’s Independence Day celebration held at the Apopka amphitheater located at the Northwest…
Past president plaque presentedThe Apopka Chief
Newly installed Apopka Rotary Club President Robbie Manley (l) presents a plaque of appreciation to outgoing Rotary Donnie Williams. Read more on page 3B.
Apopka team raising funds for state tournament travelThe Apopka Chief
A Go Fund Me account has been set up for the Apopka Little League 50-70 (Intermediate) all-star team. See details on page 4B.
Apopka High School had another successful sports yearThe Apopka Chief
See photos of Apopka High School sports from the past year. Page 1B.