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HOA of the Month
The HOA of the Month award for the Apopka area presented by Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore is Pitman Estates off Ponkan Road. Katie Toros, president…
Apopka group’s representative takes part in virtual conference
Charlotte White, the current FFRW Membership chair and District 5 representative, participated in the Florida FFRW Convention via Zoom. Read more 10A…
Piedmont Lakes Middle School has new principal
Beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, whatever that may look like, Dr. Frederick Ray Jr. will fill the role as principal of Piedmont Lakes Middle School,…
Church gets new pastor
The church board of Florida Living Seventh-day Adventists recently selected Pastor Alan Jones as the new pastor. Read more on 2B.
Celebrating Juneteenth
A rally and walk was held Friday, June 19, to celebrate Juneteenth. More on 1A...
Taking a look
A great blue heron keeps an eye on a potential meal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is free to the public and opens…
Errol advisory board gets first look at possibility of restoring amenities
Exploring options for land acquisition and renovation was the priority at the Errol Estate Recreation District Advisory Committee’s first meeting. Discover more…..
Chamber of Commerce will host political hob nob
A political meet-and-greet will take place in conjunction with the grand opening of a new hotel, a development that marks the completion of phase 1 of…
Wolf Lake Elementary retirees reflect on their careers
Wolf Lake Elementary bids farewell to three of our fabulous staff as they retire! Paulette Schultz, Kay Buchan, and Karen Smith have been a treasure to…
Apopka’s restaurants look to survive pandemicThe Apopka Chief
Although it’s a medical issue affecting everyone, coronavirus is having a huge economic effect across the country and one of the hardest-hit industries are locally owned…
Apopka Fair continued on with nearly perfect weatherThe Apopka Chief
As the 19th annual Apopka Fair progressed, the backdrop provided by the spring weather as well as Kit Land Nelson Park only got better. Read more…
Special Olympians make Apopka High School proudThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka High School Special Olympics team participated in the Special Olympics Orange County track meet Saturday, March 7, at Lake Highland Prep. Read more on…
Wekiva wrestling improves, sending two to state meetThe Apopka Chief
The strong performance produced by the Wekiva Mustangs during the regular season when the large number of relative newcomers are considered continued into the postseason. Read…
Mustangs make short order of Evans in 11-1 victoryThe Apopka Chief
A major and the first step towards returning to the kind of numbers as well as presence among the state championship meet previously was taken by…
Apopka wrestling continues to get better with three at stateThe Apopka Chief
A major and the first step towards returning to the kind of numbers as well as presence among the state championship meet previously was taken by…
That’s a big bass!The Apopka Chief
Nathaniel Kicklighter shows off the 14 lbs., 11oz. largemouth bass that he caught in a lake in Putnam County. The state record for largemouth bass is…
Despite March’s windiness, fishin’ remains very good in Central Fla.The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, The fishin’ is still doin’ pretty good even with all these March winds we have been havin’. It’s been windy and some folks are…
Blue Darters topple South Lake, downed by OlympiaThe Apopka Chief
The Blue Darters are now 5-2 in coach Bobby Brewer’s first season at the helm. Read more on 1C.
Boaters should keep an eye out for manatee movementThe Apopka Chief
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding boaters and personal watercraft operators to slow down and keep a keen eye out for manatees…