Students will return to OCPS schools on Tuesday, August 10. Pre-planning for 2021-2022 school year was held this week. Get further details from OCPS on page 1A.
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In a press release sent out late in the afternoon on Thursday, August 5, City Commissioner Kyle Becker announced that he will run for mayor in…
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The first of two steps was taken by the Apopka City Council to place a six-month moratorium on applications for new dollar stores in the city.…
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The Apopka Police Department will soon begin utilizing a new-to-the-city mobile command post as the Orange County Sheriff’s Office will be purchasing a new one with…
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Lucille Grainger operated the Western Union office in Apopka before every person had access to a telephone. Read this story on page 7A.
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With more time spent at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, many residents have taken advantage of their free time during the last year by focusing on…
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Frederick Carter of Apopka graduated in June from the Florida Leadership Academy’s 48th class in Sanford. Read more on his achievements on page 11A.
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Apopkan Bob Elmquist took this picture from his backyard on an Apopka lake, showing storm clouds rolling in. Such scenes are very common in summer in…
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Eyecare is extremely important for people of all ages. As many know, summer vacation will soon be ending for school age children. Getting an eye exam…
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A ribbon cutting was held by the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce in July for Uniforms 4 U. Read more on page 14A.
More residential, industrial growth proposed for cityThe Apopka Chief
Two proposed residential communities and one new warehouse building were among the discussions Wednesday, February 26, by the city’s Development Review Committee. Read the full article…
Changes coming to garbage, recycling pickup next week for about 1,000 housesThe Apopka Chief
Residents of nearly 1,000 homes in Apopka will have the days their garbage and recycling carts are picked up changed. Details are on page 9A.
Bass are bitin’ well most placesThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you got in some fishin’ time over the weekend. The bass have been bitin’ real well in…
FlooringMaster associates are experts in flooring knowledge and designThe Apopka Chief
When the time comes to choose flooring for their homes, homeowners may be overwhelmed by the vast array of options at their disposal. The choice between…
Playoff timeThe Apopka Chief
Camerin James and the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team played Thursday, February 20, at Timber Creek High School in a regional quarterfinal playoff game past…
State tournament wrestlersThe Apopka Chief
Three Apopka Blue Darters girls wrestlers placed in the state championship wrestling meet held Friday, February 14, and Saturday, February 15, at Dr. Phillips High School…
Season-opening game vs. Jones TigersThe Apopka Chief
Jesi Mora prepares to slap the ball for a double to open the 2020 regular season for the Apopka Blue Darters softball team. Read more on…
Mustangs versus Tallahassee Leon in first regional gameThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva ended the regular season by winning 12 of the last 14 contests. And the District 6A-4 championship tournament was added to the resume. Read more…
Wheatley Elementary commemorates Parkland victimsThe Apopka Chief
On Friday, February 14, Phillis Wheatley Elementary School administrators and staff held a special remembrance for the 17 victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting…
New, upgraded streetlights on priority list for cityThe Apopka Chief
In an effort to provide more visibility and safety in the community, several streetlight installation and upgrade projects targeting multiple sections of Apopka are in various…