We are excited to announce the opening of Baptiste Dentistry for Kids in Apopka! For years, patients have been asking Dr. Andre Baptiste if his office…
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Baptiste Dentistry for Kids now open in Apopka
Ivanka Trump visits Apopka to help give food, hear others
Through its affiliations with private and governmental agencies, City of Destiny, a church at the southern area of Apopka, has regular food distribution events. This week,…
Master Muffler & Brake Center technicians are ASE certified
Master Muffler & Brake Center, located at 1000 E. Semoran Boulevard, near the corner of Sheeler Road and 436, is your friendly neighborhood car service center.…
Mural on side of building honors former muck farm workers
A muck farm worker for several years and a lifelong Apopka resident, Linda Lee conceived the theme of the mural “Labor of Love” as a visual…
Darters still unbeaten after 3 victories, including no-hitter
Apopka’s Anthony DeMilio slides in safely as the ball gets away from the St. Cloud catcher. Read more on the team on page 1B.
Two homers, shutout pitching in AHS game against Winter Springs
Aubrey Evans gets high-fives from teammates after the first of her two homers. Find out the outcome of this AHS Softball game on page 1B.
State tournament qualifiers
The Apopka High School wrestling team sent 11 wrestlers to the Region 3A-1 tournament. Four Apopka wrestlers were able to advance the state championship. Shown are,…
City Council makes offer to YMCA for Camp Wewa
Based on the lower of two appraisals of Camp Wewa, the Apopka City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday, March 3, to offer $4.2 million for the…
‘Idol’ opportunity was golden enough
Apopka firefighter Jeremias Williams may not have gotten a golden ticket and advance in this season’s “American Idol,” but he said he’s already received his golden…
State funds still down
Through five months of the fiscal year, the city of Apopka is still seeing a shortfall. Get all the details on page 1A.
Food and toy giveawayThe Apopka Chief
The Foliage Sertoma Club and Apopka Elks Club co-sponsored a food and toy giveaway, where 60 families from six local schools received a food basket. Read…
Ribbon cut for medical businessThe Apopka Chief
Emery Medical Solutions provides diagnostic imaging along with upgraded equipment that has the latest available imaging technology. Emery Medical Solutions opened in 2005, and the Chamber…
Presentation madeThe Apopka Chief
Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore (r) awards Traffic Engineering Project Manager Lauren Torres a District 2 Commemorative Coin. Read more on page 11A.
City Council back to 5 members as Diane Velazquez is sworn inThe Apopka Chief
For the first time in four months, there is a full complement of city commissioners on the Apopka City Council as Diane Velazquez was sworn-in Wednesday,…
Ribbon cut for car sales businessThe Apopka Chief
A ribbon cutting was held December 9 at Quick Sell Auto. Read more on page 11A.
Moore elected as county vice mayorThe Apopka Chief
Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore (second from left) was voted in to serve as vice mayor of Orange County. Read more on page 3A.
Kids, cops shop togetherThe Apopka Chief
Local youngsters were treated to Shop With a Cop by members of the Apopka Police Department. See page 1A.
Homeowners fighting proposed homeowner change in Rock Springs RidgeThe Apopka Chief
To fix a discrepancy in a planned development document that led to possible overbuilding at Rock Springs Ridge, the owner of the subdivision’s closed golf course is requesting a land use amendment change that would affect a portion of…
AdventHealth begins giving COVID-19 vaccineThe Apopka Chief
This week, AdventHealth, which has a hospital in Apopka, became one of the first hospitals in Florida to begin administering the long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine. Read more…
Merry Christmas!The Apopka Chief
The Apopka Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 12, was a bit smaller than normal due to the pandemic, but Margaret Corry, owner of Margaret Corry Dog…