State revenue forecasts called for Apopka to receive a total of nearly $8.7 million… See more on 1A.
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The Wekiva High football team is in the best possible situation… See how practice went 1B.
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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…
Commissioner Nolan has missed four of past five meetingsThe Apopka Chief
City Commissioner Alice Nolan has missed five out of the nine City Council meetings in 2020, including both meetings this month. Read more on page 1A.
A smiling graduateThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva High School graduate Mikylah Bertrand smiles for a camera Saturday, May 23, as she participates in the graduate parade held for Wekiva seniors. Read more…
Apopka High School receives national honorThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High School has been named as a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School for providing broad access to transformative learning opportunities. Page 1A.
Baptiste Orthodontics knows it is not business as usualThe Apopka Chief
As businesses re-open, people are having to navigate the new norms on what to do and even what to wear when they go out from the…
COVID-19 aid available for families, small businesses through countyThe Apopka Chief
Small businesses, as well as individuals and families who have been affected financially by COVID-19, along with cities in Orange County, are eligible to receive financial…
Lakes and yards need rain as we head toward summer rainy seasonThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We need some rain. I don’t know about you, but my yard is dry and the lakes are gettin’ lower. They are sayin’ that…
Owner of restaurants throws ‘prom’ for his AHS employeesThe Apopka Chief
You’ll have to excuse Ed Conlan if he was a little nervous on Tuesday, May 19. After all, it was his first prom. Page 3A.
Decision from city about July 4 fireworks will come on June 3The Apopka Chief
While many other cities in Central Florida have canceled their Independence Day fireworks celebrations because of COVID-19, the city of Apopka is holding off on making…
Apopka area high for recent COVID-19The Apopka Chief
As shown in this map produced by Orange County government, the two Apopka ZIP codes of 32703 and 32712 (upper left corner) had 18 cases of…
Chamber of Commerce hosts virtual hurricane preparedness talkThe Apopka Chief
A local television meteorologist imparted hurricane preparation tips in the latest installment of an online lecture series that was hosted by the Apopka Area Chamber of…