Leigh Blackwelder Burritt of Apopka was named the District 2 Citizen of the Year. See more on 3A.
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Apopka woman is named as the District 2 Citizen of Year by County Comm. Moore
Citizens help spruce up police headquarters
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…
City, water district will replace 20 septic tanks with new technology
The state says as an effort to keep nitrogen out of Wekiwa Springs. Read more on 1A.
Facing Evans, Blue Darters seek to end two-game skid
No matter the opponent, the Apopka Blue Darters football team is trying to right the ship this week. Read about it on 1B.
Fish are still gettin’ adjusted to fall-to-summer transition
Hello Folks, The cooler days are comin’ and I can hardly wait until they get here. The only problem right now is we are in transition…
Voters turning out in droves days before Election Day
With vote-by-mail and early voting totals added together, Apopka-area precincts have seen a combined voter turnout of 22.58 percent as of the close of business on…
Sometimes the football just doesn’t bounce the right way
It’s been a rough couple of weeks around here as the Mustangs and Blue Darters both lost two games in a row in the same weeks.…
Pet Care Center of Apopka is your other family doctor that provides exceptional care from head to tail
More than 38 years ago, Dr. Kent Greer, a second-generation veterinarian, was a young veterinary graduate who decided to build what was to become a new…
Sewer project gets state dollars
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is going to release $4.3 million for Phase I of the Wekiwa Springs septic retrofitting project. See more on 1A.
Wekiva vs Jones with overtime
Offense was the name of the game when the Wekiva Mustangs met the Jones Tiger. See more on 1B.
Coach’s research reveals many details about proud AHS basketball programThe Apopka Chief
Boys basketball coach Scott Williams’ classroom duties are that of a math teacher. But he’s also a lover of history and tradition. More about Coach Williams…
Getting Errol Estate back in order could cost an estimated $12 millionThe Apopka Chief
The Errol Estate Recreation District Advisory Committee discussed several items this week, including which parcels it wants to purchase. More on 1A.
Celebrating 100 years!The Apopka Chief
Martin Toeper, who lives in Zellwood Station celebrated his 100th birthday on Wednesday, July 8. Read about Martin on 3A.
Associates in Dermatology has 30 plus years dedicated care to Central FloridaThe Apopka Chief
At Associates in Dermatology we are doing our share. The situation is being very closely monitored and we, along with other health providers are following the…
Looking to buy or sell your home? Denny Shiver Realty can help you through the real estate journeyThe Apopka Chief
Spring and summer are typically a busy time for buying and selling homes, but the coronavirus pandemic has pushed homeowners and shoppers into new, uncharted territory.…
Receives degreeThe Apopka Chief
Sara Trapp, granddaughter of Linda Trapp of Apopka, graduated May 9 with a master’s degree. More on page 3.
City auditor says staff has improved practicesThe Apopka Chief
Jamie Roberson, the city’s finance director for the past two years, said her staff was continuing to do its job while also working with MSL on…
Apopka pregnancy care center movesThe Apopka Chief
Changes are abounding at the nonprofit organization Apopka Pregnancy Care Center. More on page. More on 3B.
New Publix supermarket clears city hurdles, expected to open in ‘21The Apopka Chief
All governmental hurdles have been cleared for the commercial development that will house a Publix supermarket just down the road from the State Road 429 interchange…
Land cleared for townhomesThe Apopka Chief
Land was cleared this week for a 92-unit townhome development on 15-1/2 acres on the north side of Old Dixie Highway.