Collecting the highest number of votes without reaching a majority, Diane Velazquez and Yesenia “Jesi” Baron will compete in the December 8 Apopka City Council runoff…
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Velazquez, Baron in Apopka City Council runoff set for Dec. 8
Anniversary, birthdays
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson signs a proclamation he made for Richard and Shirley Risser in honor of their 65th wedding anniversary. Read about the celebration on…
Flappers extraordinaire
Apopka High School teachers Cathy Brown (l) and Erika Houvouras show off their best 1920s outfits during Spirit Week on Way Back Wednesday on November 4.…
Apopka woman receives award from Central Fla. history group
The Historical Society of Central Florida presented its annual Donald A. Cheney Award to Francina Boykin, president of the Apopka Historical Society, See more on page 1A.
State tournament
Apopka’s Alexis Rieli chips a shot during the first of two rounds at the state golf tournament. Read more on 1B.
Darters climbing hill of state bowling title
Blue Darters still face a potential of consolation bracket opponents on Thursday. Read more on 1B.
Lots of high school sports being played
It’s been a busy week for high school athletes across the state and that’s true for those at Apopka and Wekiva high schools. Read this article…
Mustangs play against Lakeland
The Wekiva Mustangs' football team has been fearless about taking on ranked opponents this season. See page 1B.
Darters have strong 4th against Lake Mary
After struggling to move the chains for most of the game, the Darter offense found its footing. Read more on 1B.
Associates in Dermatology is your family’s dermatology practice
As president and medical director of Associates in Dermatology, Dr. Michael Steppie has built a leading dermatology practice, with 15 convenient locations located throughout Central Florida,…
Keepin’ an eye on the weather is important to those lookin’ to fishThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, by the time you read my column we will almost have another month in the books. August begins this weekend and that means…
Apopkan serves in U.S. NavyThe Apopka Chief
PHILIPPINE SEA-Aviation Ordnanceman Airmen Angelina Muniz, from Orlando, (r), and Daniel Buckley, from Apopka, disassemble an M197 20 mm cannon aboard the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft…
Plane taken apart at local airportThe Apopka Chief
The old “Pan Am” 1940s-era, 44-passenger plane, a Convair 240, that sat for several years on the grounds of the Orlando Apopka Airport along the west…
Governor talks about COVID-19 with AdventHealth medical teamThe Apopka Chief
Governor Ron DeSantis led a roundtable with AdventHealth Orlando’s leading clinical team. Read 11A.
State revenue-sharing numbers still up in air for cityThe Apopka Chief
When the Apopka City Council gave tentative approval to a slight increase in the property tax rate, it did so based on the proposed 2020-2021 budget.…
Welch Road traffic flow gets change as part of intersection improvementsThe Apopka Chief
Phase 1B of the Welch Road/Rock Springs Road intersection multi-phase upgrade project was completed this week in order to continue improving traffic flow at the busy…
Planned Apopka school is part of economic impactThe Apopka Chief
A study shows that the total economic impact of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) construction program on the Orange County economy will be $2.27 billion…
My Axes Place holds ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held its first ribbon cutting since COVID-19 happened. The axe-throwing recreational facility My Axes Place had its ribbon cutting on…
Rotary Club members honoredThe Apopka Chief
The Rotary Club of Apopka held its 93rd installation of officers on Saturday, July 12. See 6A.
Lake Jessup is the hot spot for bluegills and catfishThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I’m hopin’ you are havin’ a great week and you are lookin’ forward to gettin’ on the water and catchin’ some fish. The bluegills…