The Apopka Historical Society, VFW Post 10147 Altamonte Springs/Apopka, and Apopka High School JROTC Color Guard will be dedicating Apopka streets to those area military personnel…
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Diane Velazquez says she doesn’t need learning curve
Diane Velazquez is an experienced elected official, having served a one-year term as city commissioner from 2014 to 2018. Find out more on 1A.
Businesses are learning how Phase 3 really works
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce has received many calls seeking clarity on the latest executive order which allows businesses the option to operate at 100…
Skilled-nursing facility names its medical director
Dr. Tonya Agard has joined the Apopka Health and Rehabilitation Center as medical director. Find out more on 3A.
Sheeler Auto Repair is the all around best car service in the area
Since August of 1998, these brothers have been serving the Apopka community with dependable service, honesty, and integrity! Sheeler Auto Repair knows that your vehicle is…
AHS grad pursues video game career
A recent Apopka High School graduate was among 40 high school girls from Central Florida who have continued to pursue their dream careers in video game development…
New Public Services director for city comes from Houston
Weatherford began work on August 17 and was officially unanimously confirmed by the Apopka City Council two days later… more on 3A.
Apopka volleyball topples Ocoee three games to none
The Darters’ Noelle Baker slides as she digs a ball during Apopka’s 3-0 victory.
Candidate Jesi Baron says APD, City Council must communicate
A crucial subject facing Apopka is the communication between the City Council and the APD…. See more on 1A.
County makes decision on bands, others returning to football games
Read about the County's decision and how it was taken by faculty and students. See page 1A.
New lights at Roger Williams FieldThe Apopka Chief
The new LED lights at Roger Williams Field at Apopka High School were turned on this week as the sun was setting. The lights replaced the…
New Wekiva High principalThe Apopka Chief
Dr. Tamara Baker-Drayton (l) has been named the new principal of Wekiva High School. Read more on 1A.
Plans call for YMCA, apartments, storesThe Apopka Chief
With two interchanges along State Road 429 in Apopka, plans are well under way for growth off those exits of the limited access toll road, and…
Ava Boornazian wins top Wekiva High awardThe Apopka Chief
Ava Boornazian, senior at Wekiva High School, received the top award, Prepare For Greatness Senior Mustang Award, Read more on 8A.
Apopka Rotary hands out scholarshipsThe Apopka Chief
Michael Franklin, (second from right), president of Apopka Rotary Club, presented scholarships to three local students. Shown are, Michael Flores, winner of the Legacy Scholarship; Nicholas…
Remembering a trip from 40 years agoThe Apopka Chief
Five men who took a work trip to Europe 40 years ago got back together in late May for a reunion. Read more on 10A.
Byrd certified by school board groupThe Apopka Chief
Melissa Byrd, who represents Apopka and Northwest Orange County on the Orange County School Board, has been award Certified Board Member (CBM) status by the Florida…
Apopka native retires after serving 41 years in U.S. ArmyThe Apopka Chief
Apopka native Chief Warrant Officer Five Thomas Bernard Elder, son of Johnny and Ella Elder of Apopka, has retired. Read more on 3A.
Apopka-area FFA students receive scholarships in virtual ceremonyThe Apopka Chief
This year’s recipient of the 1-2-3 Agricultural Scholarship is Christopher “C.J.” Nelson in the amount of $1,000. Read more on 6A.
Municipal parking lot rehabThe Apopka Chief
The city-owned parking lot on the north side of Fifth Street between Park Avenue and Central Avenue is being reconstructed through funding from the Community Redevelopment…