The Apopka Chief
Scott wins second Senate term
In defiance of polling that showed a tight race, U.S. Senator Rick Scott, R-Fla., easily won a second term with a 1.38-million vote margin...
Bankson wins second term to represent House District 39
Republican incumbent Doug Bankson won his second term as State House of Representatives District 39, defeating Democrat challenger Marsha Summersill in the November 5...
Six firefighters awarded scholarships
The Apopka Fire Department, in partnership with the 2650 Foundation, hosted a special ceremony at Apopka Fire Station One on Friday, November 1, to...
CEOs, Habitat construct two new homes
In a collaborative effort, 21 of Central Florida’s CEOs and business leaders gathered on Monday, November 4, to address affordable housing in the region...
Schoreder, Cilladi win X-treme Bass Championship at Palatka
Hello Folks,
Well, we are gettin’ some rain and some sunshine most days. We need the rain, but not too much. The St. John’s River...
Apopka takes home Mayor’s Cup for second season in a row
The end of the 2024 FHSAA football season was marked for the Apopka Blue Darters last week with a win over in-city rivals the...
Wekiva falls to Apopka, prepares for undefeated Jones
During all six losses this season, the Wekiva Mustangs have fallen behind by at least three touchdowns midway through the second quarter. Apopka upped...
November 1, 2024
Warren (Gene) Eugene Sikes Jr., 80, of Zellwood passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. He was born on May 28, 1944 in Jacksonville...
Doctor gives tips on how to protect oneself from the flu
As flu season begins, Dr. Tim Hendrix, medical director of AdventHealth Centra Care, discussed this time of the year, and offered tips on who...
Local Rotary Club honors World Polio Day
Rotary members in Apopka took action in honor of World Polio Day, on Thursday, October 24, to raise awareness, funds, and support to end...