Community members gathered at Kit Land Nelson Park on Saturday, October 10, to honor the nearly three dozen Apopka area’s fallen veterans with street signs bearing…
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Apopka’s war dead honored
Homeowners picket in Orlando over rescinded state funding
Dozens of Wekiwa Springs-area homeowners protest in Orlando. Read about it on 1A.
Apopka police swear in four new officers
The Apopka Police Department added four new officers to its police force. Read about them on 12A.
The Brotherhood Ride cyclists visit first responders
On October 4, dozens of bicycle riders for the organization Brotherhood Ride stopped in Apopka. See more on 10A.
Eagle Scouts honored with special outdoor ceremony
On Saturday, October 10, the rain held out, as Apopka’s Boy Scout Troop 10 celebrated its 10th anniversary. Read about it on 10A.
Specks, bass are bitin’ in area lakes, rivers
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is doin’ good and you have had a chance to do some fishin’. We have been gettin’ lots of rain and…
Darters look inward for bounce-back game at W. Orange
The Apopka Blue Darters will try to bounce back from their first loss of the season when they visit longtime rival West Orange. Read more on…
Jones, Apopka have decisive final 4 minutes
After a first half when the Apopka Blue Darters and Jones Tigers slugged it out, the Blue Darters dominated most of the second half. Read about…
Apopka, Wekiva vs pretty good teams
Apopka was hosting Jones and Wekiva traveled to Dr. Phillips, both outstanding opponents for the Blue Darters and Mustangs. Read Peery's points on 6B.
Panthers come back to rival Mustangs
The series between the Wekiva Mustangs and Dr. Phillips Panthers was renewed for the 14th straight season on Friday, October 9. See more on 1B.
Mural painted at schoolThe Apopka Chief
Rock Springs Elementary School paraprofessionals and Notre Dame AmeriCorps volunteers recently entered a partnership to create a mural about autism that runs the length of a…
A lazy afternoon swimThe Apopka Chief
An alligator swims in a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive recently likely looking for a snack. The free 11-mile, one-way drive is open Friday…
New Clay Springs Elem. principal likes ‘family environment’The Apopka Chief
Clay Springs Elementary School is getting a new principal beginning in the 2020-2021 school year.
Be sure to drink plenty of liquids when fshin’ on our very hot daysThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Wow, summer is here and it’s here with a bang. We are havin’ some hot days as of late and I don’t know about…
Gas district CEO gets raise, now makes more than $234kThe Apopka Chief
The CEO of the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District got a salary bump that raises his annual pay to. Read more on 3A...
Hunt Club Medical Care is expanding its services by offering TelevisitsThe Apopka Chief
Hunt Club Medical Care is now offering Televisits. This is a virtual one-on-one office visit through the patient portal. To set up an appointment and see…
AHS football players begin workouts July 6The Apopka Chief
After spring practice and early summer workouts were nixed by the coronavirus pandemic, AHS football players and coaches will be able to get back on the…
Club gives out scholarshipsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Woman’s Club passed out its annual scholarship checks to recent high school graduates. Read more on 10A.
Panfish, bass are bitin’ in our local lakesThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope all the fathers out there had a great Father’s Day and, more importantly, you got to spend some time on the water.…
HOA of the MonthThe Apopka Chief
The HOA of the Month award for the Apopka area presented by Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore is Pitman Estates off Ponkan Road. Katie Toros, president…