Former employees claimed their former employer owes them a total of $13,000 in unpaid wages. Read this story on 11A.
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Apopka Planning Commission gives OK to new school plan
The Apopka Planning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend approval for a major development plan outlining a new 141,952 square-foot K-8 school to be located just north…
Several projects working their way through city
Phase 1 of the proposed Floridian Town Center just west of the Wekiva Parkway and north of U.S. Highway 441. Read more on 1A.
Cooler weather has slowed bass fishin’
Hello Folks, I’m sure everyone has noticed that we have had a slight weather change. Yep, winter has arrived in Central Florida just in time for…
Velazquez returns to City Council with win over Baron
Diane Velazquez is headed back to the Apopka City Council. In the Tuesday, December 8, runoff election for Seat 2 on the Apopka City Council, Velazquez…
Blue Darters will host Seminole in Class 8A state semifinal contest
In three playoff games, the Blue Darters have allowed just 22 total points. Find out more on 1B.
No surprise that postgame scrap cost Bedesem his job
Unless it’s 100 percent in self-defense, there’s absolutely no reason for a postgame fight. Read Peery's points on 5B.
Will there be a new puppy or kitten under your tree this year?
As in the years past, this holiday season will surely see an increase in the number of lovable puppies and kittens given as gifts. This gift…
Vick, Martin signal
Workers get ready to install the mast arms that will hold the traffic signals. See more on 1A
Mustangs play against East RiverThe Apopka Chief
From start to finish, the contest followed the script as the Wekiva Mustangs faced East River Falcons. Read more on Sports, page 1B.
Boat-tail grackleThe Apopka Chief
An immature boat-tail grackle surveys the landscape along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive recently. The 11-mile, one-way drive is free and open Fridays through Sundays and…
Take the worry out of storm damage clean-up with fast, reliable service from Maltby’s Tree Service and LandscapingThe Apopka Chief
When storms leave a path of destruction on your trees and landscape, rapid response time and expert advice from Maltby’s Tree Service and Landscaping will make…
Plymouth lady notes 98th birthdayThe Apopka Chief
Lillie Mae Harper, a longtime Plymouth citizen, will celebrate her 98th birthday on Saturday. See more on 10A.
The Power of Resilient Energy During States of EmergencyThe Apopka Chief
To say 2020 will go down in history as an unprecedented year would be an understatement. We’re only at the midway point but there’s no time…
Darters victoriousThe Apopka Chief
Jada Robinson of the Apopka High girls volleyball team reaches for the ball Tuesday, September 15. See more on 1B.
Apopka community remembers victims of 9/11 during ceremonyThe Apopka Chief
Community members gathered to commemorate the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Read this story on page 3A.
K-8 school has some tweaks to satisfy neighborsThe Apopka Chief
A K-8 school planned for the north side of Apopka came before the city’s Development Review Committee. Read more on page 1A.
Rain has cooled water in lakes, riversThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you had a great Labor Day weekend and, hopefully, you got a chance to do some fishin’. We have been havin’ quite…
Former city commissioner, teacher Billie Dean laid to restThe Apopka Chief
A visitation, a funeral, and an interment were held for Billie Dean, one of the first Black educators at Apopka High School and the second African-American…