Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a safe and great Labor Day weekend. We did get some afternoon showers and that helped cool things down a…
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Fishin’ has slowed some as summer rolls on
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A little blue heron takes time to groom itself along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The free, one-way, 11-mile drive is open each Friday through Saturday…
Retired teacher named to FFA Hall of Fame
Smith will be one of three individuals to be inducted into the FFA Hall of Fame… Read more on 1A.
For over 20 years, Sheeler Auto Repair has been keeping families safe on the road
With the new school year here and autumn just around the corner, there will be shorter days, cooler temperatures, and more travel time on the road.…
Blue Darters happy to be practicing even with changes
After being delayed five weeks due to COVID-19, the start of high school football practice started… Find out how practice went 1B.
City leaders skeptical about good financial news from state
State revenue forecasts called for Apopka to receive a total of nearly $8.7 million… See more on 1A.
Wekiva looking to continue being among the best teams
The Wekiva High football team is in the best possible situation… See how practice went 1B.
With help of friends, man enjoys 97th birthday with a parade
Retired colonel Dr. Sanford L. Graves of Apopka celebrated his 97th birthday on Saturday… Read more about Dr. Graves on page 1C.
Four to run in Apopka City Council special election
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,…
School board chair speaks to Chamber members online
The Chamber hosted Chair Teresa Jacobs of the Orange County School Board for its monthly Breakfast… See more on 1A.
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…