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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A Purple Heart community
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…
Poll workers are sought for general election
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…
Alligator tries to stay incognito
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…
Apopka branch library to be renovated
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…
Apopka High football team raises $$$ during golf tourney
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…
Students have reasonably good return to classes
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…
On first day, four qualify to run for City Council seat
The Seat 2 candidates will appear on the November 3 general election ballot that will also feature the presidential election at the top of the ballot. …
Crowds will be very limited when prep football starts
Unlike the crowd at the Class 8A state championship game last year, attendance will be very limited this season at football games. Read more on page…
Public input sought for county trails
For the next two weeks, the public is invited to give its input on a master plan focused on a redesign of Orange County’s trail system.…
Wekiva girls soccer coach, player expanding team’s effortsThe Apopka Chief
The final of the district championship tournament was achieved. Still more work needs to be done. Page 6B.
Lakes can be respite from today’s worldThe Apopka Chief
Lake Apopka, as well as other bodies of water, can provide an idyllic setting for a relaxing time as we deal with coronavirus and the issues…
Apopka Blue Darters softball team honors its five seniors with drive-by recognitionThe Apopka Chief
Senior pitcher Nyah Vogel (fourth from right) was the Class 9A Pitcher of the Year in Florida during the 2019 season, and was first team all-state…
National Guard flyoverThe Apopka Chief
A pair of F-15Cs from the Florida National Guard conducted a flyover of Central Florida on Wednesday, May 13, beginning over Apopka High School. The flyover…
City will rehab stormwater pondThe Apopka Chief
The City Council unanimously authorized City Administrator Edward Bass to review and approve expenditures. Read more on 3A.
Keeping in touchThe Apopka Chief
A student and teacher at Wolf Lake Elementary School connect through signs and waves Thursday, May 7, as they held a drive-by parade at the school…
Fishin’ has slowed down somewhat around Central FloridaThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and. Hopefully. you got a chance to do some fishin’ over the weekend. The fishin’ has slowed down…
Monthly award winning landscapeThe Apopka Chief
Lester Ridge has been awarded the Greater Apopka May 2020 Homeowners Association of the Month honor by Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore. Driving by…
Apopka High football team missing spring practice, but should be able to weather stormThe Apopka Chief
For some high school football teams around the state, missing spring practice this month due to coronavirus could be a devastating blow if the regular season…
120 townhomes are planned near hospitalThe Apopka Chief
A townhome development of 120 units is planned for Emerson Park, immediately adjacent to a skilled nursing facility that is nearing the completion of construction. …