Virginia Bankson of Apopka celebrated her 103rd birthday. Read more on page 7A.
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Apopka police get grant for new K9
The Apopka Police Department is the recipient of a grant to go toward a fourth police K9 officer that is replacing a retired K9. Read this…
Chamber of Commerce holds hiring event
Hosted by the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce and CareerSource Central Florida, “A Day in Apopka” took place at seven Apopka sites. Get the full story…
Au pair from Uruguay is just right for Apopka family
Sophia Castelgrande (r) has served as an au pair for the Ince family of Apopka, (l-r), Tom (l) and his sons Cayden and Ryan (front). Read…
Veteran loves restoring antique vehicles
After serving in the Navy, Ronald Stetter acquired two vehicles that would become huge parts of his life – a 1932 three-window coupe and a 1940…
City employee honored
The Apopka Rotary Club presented a certificate of appreciation to Brian Forman, city of Apopka Parks and Recreation Department director. See 12A.
COVID outbreak causes church to suspend in-person meeting
An outbreak of COVID-19 has caused one of Apopka’s largest churches to stop meeting in person at least temporarily. Get the full story on page 5A.
A smooth flight
A great blue heron glides through the air along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, which is an 11-mile, drive through the North Shore area of Lake…
Commissioner, administrator clash over way budget documents were presented
The most intense discussion in a City Council budget workshop on July 20, was between City Commissioner Kyle Becker and City Administrator Edward Bass. More information…
Miss Apopka enjoyed time at Miss Florida event
Miss Apopka Amanda Kronhaus did not make the top 15 at last month’s Miss Florida Competition, but she did earn the Health and Wellness Award for…
Apopka boys volleyball team in districtThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters boys volleyball team compete in the District 6 championship. See photos and the outcome of this game on 1B.
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast draws more than 300The Apopka Chief
More than 300 people honored the National Day of Prayer with prayer, worship, and listening to a message of hope from a keynote speaker at the…
Wekiva, Apopka practice in padsThe Apopka Chief
More photos of Wekiva and Apopka's first day of full contact can be found on 6B.
City looking at GPS tracking for Apopka cemeteryThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka is exploring the possibility of implementing global position system-tracking technology into the city-owned Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery. Find out what the City is planning to do with the GPS…
Apopka High School baseball team notes its nine seniorsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters baseball team honored its nine seniors prior to a game in April. Players identified on page 1B.
Even in spread formation, Darters still want to runThe Apopka Chief
When the 2021 season kicks off the Darter’s the will be running a new offense. Read about it on 1B.
Apopkan serving her countryThe Apopka Chief
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Destini Click, of Apopka, posts security at an entry control point. Read more on page 6A.
Meteorologist Tom Terry gives update to local ChamberThe Apopka Chief
WFTV Channel 9 Chief Meteorologist Tom Terry recounted how his news station continued broadcasting during the COVID-19 pandemic, offered disaster preparedness tips in light of the…
For over 30 Years, Hunt Club Medical Care has been serving ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
When it comes to your health, there’s no place like home and family to take care of you. That’s the kind of care you can come…
Air care team may move to Apopka from LongwoodThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam has proposed relocating an Orlando Health Air Care Team helicopter from Longwood to Apopka. Read more about Chief Sean Wylam’s proposal on…