The Apopka Fire Department is making a request of one additional district chief for about $95,000. Read on 1A.
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Fire dept. wants to add district chief after retirement of deputy chief
City center developer has less time to buy property
The timeframe that the city center developer has to purchase the parcels for the center was shortened by three years. More on 1A.
Don’t steal my lunch
An osprey with his lunch makes sure that the person operating the camera isn’t out to get the fish the osprey is eating along the Lake…
Former AHS tennis player is now coaching youth
A former Apopka High School tennis player who went on to set a school record while playing for her college team is now teaching youth players. …
City Council gives tentative OK to slight increase in property tax rate
Although the final vote won’t be taken until September, the Apopka City Council unanimously approved a proposed property tax rate. See page 1A.
Keep hydrated while fishin’ locally
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week, and hopefully you will have a chance to do some fishin’ over the weekend. I know…
Showing good form
Offensive lineman Dyson Hurlburt sprints down the football field Monday, July 6. More on 1B.
Baby Bailey easily spins her way into all of our hearts
As babies do, the joy in her birth is shared by many others, both on Kristin’s side of the family and on Austin’s side. Story on…
Wekiva High lands culinary magnet
Wekiva High School’s culinary arts program has been designated as a magnet for the 2021-2022 school year. More on 1A.
Optical Eyeland in Apopka offers quick tips for summer eye care
As the weather gets warmer and the days grow longer, we often think about improving our health and getting into better shape. As you prepare to…
Hunt Club Medical encourages you and your family to be safe and stay healthyThe Apopka Chief
When it comes to your health, there’s no place like home and family to take care of you. That’s the kind of care you can come…
Wekiva baseball was competitive in most of its gamesThe Apopka Chief
Despite only three wins, the Wekiva Mustangs baseball team was competitive for the most part during what might be an abbreviated season due to COVID-19. Read…
AHS girls wrestlers help maintain continued successThe Apopka Chief
Maintaining standards of tangible success at the state level was the final analysis of the 2019-20 season for the Apopka Blue Darters girls wrestling team. Read…
Apopka High girls basketball coach proud of seasonThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High girls basketball coach Brittany Hardy began the season with confidence that the Blue Darters would be competitive in every contest, but Apopka was far…
Non-profit organizations also reeling from coronavirus pandemicThe Apopka Chief
The coronavirus pandemic has shut down many entities including school campuses, brick-and-mortar businesses, and governmental offices. Of course, non-profits organizations have not been spared this fate. Turn to page 1A to read…
Prayers for those on the front linesThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I just wanted to start out and say to our folks on the front lines that we are prayin’ for all of you and…
COVID-19 expected to peak here in early May, county mayor saysThe Apopka Chief
Florida’s number of COVID-19 cases is predicted to peak between the end of April and beginning of May. Get further details on page 1A of this…
First United Methodist Church has drive-through serviceThe Apopka Chief
First United Methodist Church of Apopka has ceased Sunday services and has been offering hands-free drive-through church. Read more on page 9A.
Coronavirus updates come from governor, mayorThe Apopka Chief
About the same time that Gov. Ron DeSantis issued his statewide stay-at-home order on Wednesday, April 1, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson gave an update of all…
Children get meals at Orange schoolsThe Apopka Chief
Nearly 17,000 children across Orange County visited one of the 50 sites where grab-and-go meals were being handed out Monday, March 23, by Orange County Public…