The development of downtown Apopka could go faster… more on 1A.
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Candidate Gene Knight has questions for center developer
Darters face Ocoee in season opener
Every team will land a playoff berth in this pandemic-shortened season of eight games. Find out how the Darter’s played at this game. See page 1B…
Mustangs play against East River
From start to finish, the contest followed the script as the Wekiva Mustangs faced East River Falcons. Read more on Sports, page 1B.
Boat-tail grackle
An immature boat-tail grackle surveys the landscape along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive recently. The 11-mile, one-way drive is free and open Fridays through Sundays and…
Take the worry out of storm damage clean-up with fast, reliable service from Maltby’s Tree Service and Landscaping
When storms leave a path of destruction on your trees and landscape, rapid response time and expert advice from Maltby’s Tree Service and Landscaping will make…
Plymouth lady notes 98th birthday
Lillie Mae Harper, a longtime Plymouth citizen, will celebrate her 98th birthday on Saturday. See more on 10A.
The Power of Resilient Energy During States of Emergency
To say 2020 will go down in history as an unprecedented year would be an understatement. We’re only at the midway point but there’s no time…
Darters victorious
Jada Robinson of the Apopka High girls volleyball team reaches for the ball Tuesday, September 15. See more on 1B.
Apopka community remembers victims of 9/11 during ceremony
Community members gathered to commemorate the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Read this story on page 3A.
K-8 school has some tweaks to satisfy neighbors
A K-8 school planned for the north side of Apopka came before the city’s Development Review Committee. Read more on page 1A.
Amazon publicly named as tenant for large warehouse in ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
The worst-kept secret in City Hall is officially no longer a secret. A large proposed warehouse working its way through the city of Apopka’s approval process…
Apopka man is inducted into statewide basketball hall of fameThe Apopka Chief
Prince Pollard of Apopka, a longtime college and high school game official for several sports, has been inducted into the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches Hall…
City may have to spend dollars originally meant for reservesThe Apopka Chief
City of Apopka officials were hoping to put away about $1 million to help build reserves for the city’s General Fund, but with revenue shortfall due…
COVID-19 cases increasing locallyThe Apopka Chief
“The pandemic in our county seems to move from east to west,” More on 1A.
Comm. Nolan gives reason for absencesThe Apopka Chief
Commissioner Alice Nolan explained why she has missed several City Council meetings this year. She has lung cancer. More on 1A.
Full moon should help fishin’ this weekendThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you got a chance to do some fishin’ over the weekend. Folks are gettin’ out…
Apopka High School baseball team honors five seniorsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka High School baseball team honored its seniors in May with a parade to visit each of their homes. More on 1B.
‘Apopka community is well-knit family’The Apopka Chief
A community leader said though Apopka citizens may be just as furious and bereaved over what happened to Floyd, the tension hasn’t exploded into a desire…
Tour Pet Care Center’s beautiful resort that features a doggy swimming pool and parklandsThe Apopka Chief
Pet Care Center of Apopka features Central Florida Vet’s premier pet resort, providing dog and cat boarding, in addition to their full veterinary hospital facility. While…
This hurricane season, weather the storm in comfort with natural gas by your sideThe Apopka Chief
While our community continues to navigate the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak together, it’s important not to forget about another challenging time that’s just around the corner: hurricane…