Throughout his career, Agrusa has been a business advocate who built relationships between professionals and entities of varying sectors. Read this story on page 11A.
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Gray alligator near Lake Apopka
An unusual gray-colored alligator rests on the bank of a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. This photograph was taken by Pat Stanley of Apopka.…
City is moving forward to turn house into lakefront events center
Known as the Connelly house, this building at 368 N. Park Ave., is located on the northeast shore of Dream Lake in Apopka. Get all the…
Deputy police chief is 25-year APD vet
With a versatile 25-year career in the Apopka Police Department under his belt, Jerome Miller is ready for his new position as deputy police chief. Read…
City officials tour Camp Wewa to take a close look
City of Apopka officials toured the 70-acre Camp Wewa facility to determine whether it would be economically feasible to do a land swap. See details on page 1A.
Apopka High hosts robotics competition
The robotics teams from Apopka High School hosted 23 teams from Central Florida in a VEX robotics tournament.
Arrowsmith, Becker elected chairman, vice chair of gas district board
The two city of Apopka representatives on the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Board of Directors were elected chairman and vice chairman during the board’s monthly…
Wekiva High names new football coach
Jeremiah Rodriguez-Schwartz has been charged with furthering and guiding the program to the next step of success. Find more on 1B.
Mustangs prove that they have a goal of a state title
The Wekiva Mustangs girls basketball team showed why it’s one of the top teams in the state and certainly a threat. Find more on 1B.
AHS girls basketball team honors 3 seniors
The Apopka Blue Darters girls basketball team honored its three seniors recently. Seniors shown are, (l-r), Trinity Nickens-2, Kiera Knight-5, and Anastacia Thomas-30. They are joined…
Maybe cooler weather will hang aroundThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you are enjoyin’ the cooler weather that came to town this week. I woke up Tuesday mornin’…
Veterans honored at program in VFW BuildingThe Apopka Chief
About 60 people were in attendance Wednesday, November 11, at the annual Veterans Day gathering at the Apopka Community Center/VFW Building on Veterans Day. The guest…
Helping first respondersThe Apopka Chief
Members of the Beta Club at Wolf Lake Middle School recently dropped off “survival kits” at the Apopka fire and police departments to thank officers, staff,…
Vote-by-mail ballots on the way for City Council runoff electionThe Apopka Chief
Apopka voters can still request a mail ballot for the December 8 runoff election between Diane Velazquez and Yesenia “Jesi” Baron for Seat 2 on the…
North Shore Birding Festival scheduled for December 3-7The Apopka Chief
The fifth annual North Shore Birding Festival on Lake Apopka will include four days loaded with 42 field trips that will observe COVID-19 precautions, sunrise photography…
AHS Spirit Week royaltyThe Apopka Chief
Jose Class and Sydney Steiner were named king and queen of spirit week. Read more on page 1A.
Apopka High School alumnus wins first political raceThe Apopka Chief
An Apopka High School alumnus won his first political race, a four-year term in the non-partisan Soil and Water Conservation District 1 race. He will assume…
Apopkan named to board of directors for non-profit organizationThe Apopka Chief
Bob Cambric of Apopka is the newest member of the Board of Directors of SELF. Read this story on page 4A.
Apopkan serves on Navy’s USS ReaganThe Apopka Chief
Apopka native and Acceleration Academy High graduate Kaitlyn Dyer served on board the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during exercise Keen…
Mustangs begin playoffs on roadThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs have been fearless about taking on ranked opponents this season. Find out more on 1B.