Unless it’s 100 percent in self-defense, there’s absolutely no reason for a postgame fight. Read Peery's points on 5B.
Apopka youth tennis player seeking to spread wingsThe Apopka Chief
Apopka’s Jaleesa Leslie is looking to continue her tennis career and eventually become a professional player.
Blue Darters get outstanding outing from top pitcherThe Apopka Chief
Last season as a junior, Apopka right-handed pitcher Caleb Stallings was a pleasant surprise for the Blue Darters, fashioning a 6-2 record…
Self-Help Credit Union opensThe Apopka Chief
A Self-Help Credit Union branch office was opened February 22 with a ribbon cutting. Holding the large scissors is Geannina Hiraldo, branch manager. Next to her…
JDog Junk Removal has ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
JDog Junk Removal celebrated its ribbon cutting on Friday, March 1. Pictured are, (front row, l-r), Chamber Ambassador Derek Ryan, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, Chamber ambassador…
Wildlife drive bobcatThe Apopka Chief
A bobcat peers through the brush not too far from the entrance to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The 11-mile drive is open sunrise to sunset…
Catering company owner says business at city center site has been damagedThe Apopka Chief
The owner of Dubsdread Catering, the company that leases the Highland Manor building for weddings and corporate events, says that his business has been damaged and…
Agreement means change to Rock Springs Ridge proposed developmentThe Apopka Chief
In a negotiated settlement between lawyers for the developer and the city of Apopka that was further hashed out in the City Council meeting. Local residents…
Speaker named for Mayor’s Prayer eventThe Apopka Chief
Motivational speaker Gian Paul Gonzalez will be the speaker at the annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at the Apopka Community Center/VFW Post 10147, 519 S. Central Avenue.…
Birding park coming to lake areaThe Apopka Chief
A partnership between the St. Johns River Water Management District, city of Apopka, and Orange Audubon Society is bringing a new community birding park to the…
APD police are among SWAT gradsThe Apopka Chief
Central Florida Metro SWAT, which is made up of five local police agencies, including Apopka Police Department, had new operators attend and graduate from Lake County…

















