As the first Apopkan to serve as the Rotary district governor for District 6980, Cindi Cioci, a retired business owner, said she was honored by a…
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First Apopkan finishes term as Rotary district governor
High school football teams still facing 2020’s unknown
High school football teams were supposed to start practice this week for the 2020 season, but thanks to COVID-19, they’re not even sure they’re going to…
Keepin’ an eye on the weather is important to those lookin’ to fish
Hello Folks, Well, by the time you read my column we will almost have another month in the books. August begins this weekend and that means…
Apopkan serves in U.S. Navy
PHILIPPINE SEA-Aviation Ordnanceman Airmen Angelina Muniz, from Orlando, (r), and Daniel Buckley, from Apopka, disassemble an M197 20 mm cannon aboard the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft…
Plane taken apart at local airport
The old “Pan Am” 1940s-era, 44-passenger plane, a Convair 240, that sat for several years on the grounds of the Orlando Apopka Airport along the west…
Governor talks about COVID-19 with AdventHealth medical team
Governor Ron DeSantis led a roundtable with AdventHealth Orlando’s leading clinical team. Read 11A.
State revenue-sharing numbers still up in air for city
When the Apopka City Council gave tentative approval to a slight increase in the property tax rate, it did so based on the proposed 2020-2021 budget.…
Welch Road traffic flow gets change as part of intersection improvements
Phase 1B of the Welch Road/Rock Springs Road intersection multi-phase upgrade project was completed this week in order to continue improving traffic flow at the busy…
Planned Apopka school is part of economic impact
A study shows that the total economic impact of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) construction program on the Orange County economy will be $2.27 billion…
My Axes Place holds ribbon cutting
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held its first ribbon cutting since COVID-19 happened. The axe-throwing recreational facility My Axes Place had its ribbon cutting on…
Light poles being replaced at Apopka High School football fieldThe Apopka Chief
The 41-year-old light poles at Apopka High School’s Roger Williams Field are in the process of being replaced. More on 1B.
County will have COVID-19 mobile testing site next weekThe Apopka Chief
A mobile testing site will open Monday, April 20, in Orange County so more people can be tested. Read more on 1A.
Amazon delivery station likely tenant for proposed warehouse in ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
A warehouse project of more than 200,000 square feet may be built in Apopka later this year if plans submitted to city of Apopka come to…
City attorney resigns to take job in Tenn.The Apopka Chief
After 16 months on the job, Apopka city staff attorney Joe Byrd resigned. Page 1A.
Emergency appointments are still available for those who need to see a DentistThe Apopka Chief
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, Governor DeSantis has mandated all dental offices to remain closed until at least May 11th. If during this time you…
Apopka wrestler bounces back to meet his wrestling goalThe Apopka Chief
When the high school wrestling career of Clayton Hurley came to an end in March, his goal had been achieved. More on 1B.
Panfish are bitin’ in many local lakesThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great Easter weekend and you got a chance to do some fishin’. The panfish are bitin’ in Lake Monroe,…
Hyacinths bloomThe Apopka Chief
With the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive closed due to COVID-19, water hyacinths such as these can still be seen on Lake Apopka from Magnolia Park in…
All Transmission World is committed as ever and take their role as an essential service provider seriouslyThe Apopka Chief
As communities continue to be impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19), All Transmission World wants you to know they are open as an essential business. They have…
Girl found safe after missing for weeksThe Apopka Chief
Daija Hall of Apopka was found safe this week in Orange County after having been missing for several weeks. Apopka police spokeswoman Sgt. Kim Walsh said…