Hello Folks, I hope y’all are enjoyin’ these cooler days we have been havin’. The colder days have dropped the water temperatures and some folks are reportin’ that they are seein’ some bass on…
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New Publix being built
A Publix supermarket (r) and an outparcel are under construction at the southwest corner of the intersection of Plymouth-Sorrento Road and Kelly Park Road. Find out…
Farming pioneer dies at 96
When Eric Hooper moved to Apopka in 1948 to begin farming in the area, he did so with much family support. Find about his life on…
Study will determine long-range changes for Rock Springs Road/Welch Road
Now that some upgrades have been made to the Rock Springs Road/Welch Road intersection, more focus will turn to creating a traffic study to explore what…
Possible changes
On Wednesday, January 6, Mayor Bryan Nelson said he was working with the owners of Wekiva Riverwalk shopping center regarding access. See more on 12A.
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Do you need help with a child custody or divorce case or special events security? Is your vehicle or your child’s vehicle being tracked by a…
Wekiva girls win two of three during holiday event
Even though the event format was changed, participating in the 2020 Florida Prospects Holiday Showcase was important. Read more on 1B.
New state representative
State Rep. Keith Truenow, a District 31 Republican from Eustis who represents the northern part of Apopka was introduced by Mayor Bryan Nelson on Wednesday, January…
Apopka girls Vs. Boone
While there was little competition between the Blue Darters and Braves, Apopka coach Brittany Hardy was happy just for her girls to be able to play…
Agrusa is leaving local Chamber of Commerce
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce is saying farewell to its current president. See more on 1A.
Apopka Rotary Club gives supplies to schoolsThe Apopka Chief
The Walmart Supercenter of Apopka, the Apopka Rotary Club donated boxes of school supplies to 11 area schools…Read more on 6A.
State rules keep commissioners from discussing changesThe Apopka Chief
The ruling was established many years ago by a court case…Read more on 9A.
Three Apopkans on Orange County Citizens Safety Task ForceThe Apopka Chief
The task force will meet Friday, November 6, from 1:30-3 p.m. at Barnett Park Magic Gymnasium…See more on 11A.
New Apopka Rotary Club memberThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Rotary Club welcomed new member Tony Eveland...
A morning strollThe Apopka Chief
A glossy ibis takes a walk along the bank of a canal on the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The free, 11-mile, one-way drive is open from…
A.O.K. Tire Mart has been providing quality car care in Apopka since 1988The Apopka Chief
The team at A.O.K. Tire Mart wants to make sure your family outings are safe ones. Make sure your vehicle is prepared for the busy roads…
Not sure what to doThe Apopka Chief
A great blue heron along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive caught a snapping turtle and isn’t sure what to do with it. We’re not sure if…
Dream Lake Elementary teacher is county finalist for Teacher of YearThe Apopka Chief
A fourth-grade English language arts teacher from Dream Lake Elementary School has been named a finalist for the Teacher of the Year award by Orange County…
Apopka woman is named as the District 2 Citizen of Year by County Comm. MooreThe Apopka Chief
Leigh Blackwelder Burritt of Apopka was named the District 2 Citizen of the Year. See more on 3A.
Citizens help spruce up police headquartersThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association (ACPAAA) has completed the next step of the group’s 9/11 Beautification Project at the Apopka Police Department. Read about…