The Rotary Club of Apopka held its 93rd installation of officers on Saturday, July 12. See 6A.
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Lake Jessup is the hot spot for bluegills and catfish
Hello Folks, I’m hopin’ you are havin’ a great week and you are lookin’ forward to gettin’ on the water and catchin’ some fish. The bluegills…
City wraps three days of fiscal year 2021 budget workshops
The City Council wrapped three days of its budget workshop hearings on Wednesday, July 15. See 1A.
OC Mayor updates Chamber on state of county
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings updated the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce on the state of the county during the coronavirus pandemic. More on 1A.
Arbor Ridge is awarded
Commissioner Christine Moore awarded Arbor Ridge, off Lester Road, with the District 2-July HOA of the Month honor. Page 7A.
Rev. Canon Tim Trombitas is appointed chaplain of the Apopka VFW Post 10147
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 appointed the Rev. Canon Tim Trombitas as its new chaplain. More on 3A.
AHS students have prom
Students from Apopka High School enjoyed a prom on Thursday, July 16 at Highland Manor in Apopka. Page 1A.
Sheeler Auto Repair encourages preventive maintenance during the hot summer months
Summer’s high temperatures can take a toll on everyone and everything, including your vehicles. The extreme Florida heat can push a car past its limits, and…
Indulge in Treva Doggett’s Cheesecake from Cooking with Friends
From Greta Howard in Cooking with Foliage La Sertoma of Apopka, we have Chicken Divan. We have a recipe for Corn Pudding from Progressive Farmer’s SOUTHERN…
Police department seeking to add four additional officers
The Apopka Police Department is asking the City Council for four additional officers to be added to the staff. See more on 1A.
Fishin’ is still available as an activity during coronavirusThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, here we are in another week of stay-at-home restrictions. The good news is you can still go fishin’ and that has a lot of folks…
Baseball seniors at AHSThe Apopka Chief
Although they weren’t able to celebrate Senior Night due to coronavirus, the Apopka Blue Darters baseball seniors did get together. Read more on page 1B.
Traffic study completed for area around Wheatley schoolThe Apopka Chief
The 135-page “Wheatley Safety Small Area Study” that Orange County conducted and dated March of this year covers the section of South Apopka. More details are…
Couple celebrates 50thThe Apopka Chief
Sidney and Bonnie Barrett of Sorrento will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 11.
Widow still hoping for breakthrough in husband’s murderThe Apopka Chief
"Larry was a really good guy and he was a really good father. It’s a shame. I still get emotional about it." Read more on page…
Apopka woman makes, gives away clips for masksThe Apopka Chief
Apopka native Jenny Andry is making hundreds of S-shaped acrylic clips per day that are designed to be worn by healthcare workers who must wear medical…
Apopkan pitches in by making cloth masksThe Apopka Chief
Apopka crafter Mitzi Hahn, owner of the small business Door Dressing, estimates she sewed at least 200 masks. Read this story on page 1A.
Supporting healthcare workersThe Apopka Chief
A few dozen people showed up on a rainy Sunday, April 5, at noon to pray for and support the healthcare workers at AdventHealth Apopka hospital.…
Chamber hosts online Apopka COVID-19 updateThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson and Dr. Omayra Mansfield, chief medical officer of AdventHealth Apopka, participated in an online video meeting on Tuesday, April 7.
Apopka Obituaries April 2020The Apopka Chief
April 24 RALPH D. ARMSTRONG, 58, Apopka, died Wednesday, April 8. Mr. Armstrong was born in Umatilla County, Oregon. Survivors: wife, Luz Delia; children, Christian, Yadira…