Apopka police are still investigating a shoot-out between people in two vehicles Monday, August 10, in downtown Apopka. Read about it on 1A.
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Restoration of Darter bird mascot set to begin soon; group raising funds to fix it
Work on restoring and relocating the Blue Darter bird mascot statue at Apopka High School is expected to begin soon….. Read about it on 1A.
Chamber of Commerce holds virtual political hob nob
Eighteen candidates running for local, state, and federal offices participated in this year’s virtual Political Hob Nob and Straw Poll Law. Details on 1B.
Food distribution event held at Seventh-day Adventist Church
Volunteers gave out food to families during a food distribution event at Mount Olive Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Find details on 10A.
New hotel opens as part of city center development
The Apopka community officially welcomed the Hilton Garden Inn with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week. Read this story on page 1A.
Pay raises cause flap at City Council meeting
Several City Employees bring up merit raises as well as cost of living raises. Read more on this City Council meeting on page 1A.
APD officer retires
Corporal Kenny Kaiser (r) retired from the Apopka Police Department on Friday, July 31, and here he is presented with some memorabilia from Police Chief Mike…
Cooler weather already on the mind as calendar rolls into August
Hello Folks, We have a few more days of summer. Just think, in 46 days from Friday, it will be fall. Fall starts on September 22…
Prepare now for storms that can wreak havoc on weak and stressed trees, causing property damage
Florida was spared from severe damage as Tropical Storm Isaias just grazed the eastern seaboard on Sunday. Now, with the Atlantic Hurricane season advancing into its…
APD hires new officer
Derrick R. Fencher (r) was sworn in as an Apopka police officer on Friday, July 31, by Police Chief Mike McKinley. Born and raised in Apopka,…
Field gets new lightsThe Apopka Chief
The first of three new light poles at Roger Williams Field, the Apopka High School football stadium, was installed this week. See more on 1A.
Plasma donations have helped COVID-19 patientsThe Apopka Chief
About 10 or more AdventHealth patients have received this treatment and so far the results appear to be promising... Read more on 1A.
Water board votes to help pay for sewersThe Apopka Chief
During an online meeting, the St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board this week. Find out more about the meeting on 7A.
New stop signs installedThe Apopka Chief
New stop signs were installed this week on Sandpiper Street to make a four-way stop. Find out more on page 1A.
Light poles being replaced at Apopka High football fieldThe Apopka Chief
The three new poles will match the two-year-old pole in height at 80 feet. The fourth pole will have LED lights installed to match the three…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas advises even in crisis, preparing for hurricane season starts nowThe Apopka Chief
Submitted by: Lake Apopka Natural Gas District. In the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, residents across the country are striving to safeguard their families, loved…
Fish are bitin’ very well in most Central Florida lakes, riversThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and hopefully you got a chance to do some fishin’. If you didn’t get a chance…
A.O.K. Tire Mart has been providing quality car care in Apopka since 1988The Apopka Chief
Since 1988, A.O.K. Tire Mart has been a neighborhood, family-owned tire center serving the needs of customers in Apopka, Sanford and the surrounding area. For over…
Two well-known Apopkans pass away this weekThe Apopka Chief
Two long-time and well-known Apopkans died this week. Tom Turner (l) Ernest Swift both died on Tuesday, April 14. Turner, 60, was known for his work…
Hospital medical director says schools should not reopen doors any time soonThe Apopka Chief
The medical director of AdventHealth Apopka hospital said this week that it would be “extremely premature” to reopen schools soon. See more on 1A.