Retired colonel Dr. Sanford L. Graves of Apopka celebrated his 97th birthday on Saturday… Read more about Dr. Graves on page 1C.
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The Apopka City Council special election for Seat 2 has drawn four candidates, one a former city commissioner, another who was a candidate two years ago,…
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The Chamber hosted Chair Teresa Jacobs of the Orange County School Board for its monthly Breakfast… See more on 1A.
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Hello Folks, I can’t believe it, but September is here and that means cooler weather and great fishin’ is just around the corner. The fishin’ right now isn’t…
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Zellwood Station has been proclaimed as a Purple Heart community due to the large number of decorated U.S. military veterans residing there. Purple Hearts are awarded…
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The Orange County supervisor of elections office is currently recruiting poll workers and Adopt-A-Precinct partners for the general election in November. Details can be found on…
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We’re not sure if this alligator is purposely camouflaging itself but it’s doing a good job of that as it swims along in a canal along…
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For nearly eight weeks the North Orange Branch Library in Apopka, part of the Orange County Library System, will be closed again – not because of…
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More than a week after the event, Apopka High football coach Jeff Rolson was still gushing about the fundraising golf tournament that was hosted by The…
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The first day of face-to-face instruction in Orange County Public Schools on Friday, August 21, was marked with new protocols that were implemented due to the…
Building named for Artie Vecchio, former VFW commanderThe Apopka Chief
With a plaque, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 dedicated the Apopka Community Center/VFW post home to a late commander. The plaque was commemorated on…
Group rehabilitates Apopka man’s homeThe Apopka Chief
Rebuilding Together Orlando (RTO) joined forces with Sears and the Orlando chapter of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) on Friday, November 16, to rehabilitate…
SGA members help at churchThe Apopka Chief
Student Government Association members from Apopka High School helped to serve Thanksgiving dinner at First Baptist Church of Apopka on Monday, November 19. The SGA members…
WWII marker found, preserved in Kit Land Nelson ParkThe Apopka Chief
As crews worked over the past several weeks to put in walking trails around Kit Land Nelson Park in downtown Apopka, they came across a concrete…
Land family reunionThe Apopka Chief
The family of the late Mayor John H. Land celebrated a family reunion in Apopka with lots of fun and many memories of the past. The…
Groundbreaking held for hotel at city center next to Highland ManorThe Apopka Chief
The groundbreaking for a Hilton Garden Inn hotel adjacent to Highland Manor for the Apopka city center marked progress for the development of the local go-to…
County commissioner learns a lot in 7 monthsThe Apopka Chief
Rod Love, president/CEO of Community Synergy Group, Inc., said his seven months as a public official has changed his approach in dealing with community issues and…
Taste of Apopka has new categories for awardsThe Apopka Chief
A mix of new restaurants in the Apopka area and more recognizable establishments won in judged categories at the 13th annual Taste of Apopka on Thursday,…
Toys, funds sought for youngstersThe Apopka Chief
A nonprofit toy donation organization based in Apopka that a local television meteorologist and his wife launched in 2014 has been growing every year, going from…
An extra special Thanksgiving meal at Wekiva High SchoolThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva High School culinary program provided a delicious Thanksgiving luncheon for the school staff on Thursday, November 15. Chef Bates is shown inspecting the final set…