Volunteers for the Florida Farmworker Association gave nearly 400 boxes of food to people during three days over the past two weeks. Page 6A.
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Apopkan receives optometry degree
Christy Alfano, O.D., of Apopka, was among 134 students recently awarded the Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn. Page 3A.
City’s budget workshops scheduled for July 13-15
Three budget workshops will be held in mid-July as the Apopka city government prepares for the 2020-2021 fiscal year that starts on October 1. The workshops…
60th anniversary
Pastor Freddie Filmore and his wife, Eva Carroll Filmore will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 26. Page 3A.
Hispanic churches pray for Apopka at City Hall
Members of Hispanic churches in the Apopka area gathered Saturday, June 13, in front of City Hall to pray for the community. Page 10A.
Summer fishin’ is in full swing in area’s lakes and rivers
Hello Folks, As I mentioned last week, summer is here and in full swing in Central Florida. The fishin’ has been really good in most of…
New Wekiva principal focusing on school grade
Baker-Drayton was selected by Orange County Public Schools to succeed Michele Erickson, who is retiring from the principal role. Page 1A.
A slithering lunch
A white ibis hangs on to a small snake on Friday, June 12, the first day that the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.
Group will look at feasibility of district to buy, improve Errol Estate
A 21-member advisory committee has been formed by Mayor Bryan Nelson to figure out what it would take to rebuild the floundering Errol Estate recreational area…
Summer weather arrived before official start of summer
Hello Folks, Well, folks if you haven’t noticed yet, summer is here. Summer is scheduled to start on Saturday, June 20, but I believe it started…
Dr. Stephen Nelson, DMD, MSD of Baptiste Orthodontics explains BruxismThe Apopka Chief
Do you suffer from constant headaches? Hissing, buzzing or ringing in the ears? Teeth clenching and grinding at night? Neck pain, pain behind the eyes? Do…
Stop in and see why Tuffy Auto Service Centers was voted Apopka’s #1 Auto Service CenterThe Apopka Chief
Tuffy Auto Service Centers, has been voted the #1 Auto Repair Center in the Best of Apopka since 2010 for a reason. Since 1970, Tuffy Auto…
AHS Students at Orange County Youth Leadership ConferenceThe Apopka Chief
Several students from Apopka High School participated in the annual Orange County Youth Leadership Conference held Friday, March 6, at Valencia College West Campus. Read more…
AHS seniors awarded scholarships at Central Florida FairThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High School seniors Rachel Simmons and Alyssa Terry were among the three students who were awarded scholarships of $2,500 each for their steer exhibitions at…
Helen Zelznak celebrates 100th birthday with proclamation from MayorThe Apopka Chief
Living 100 years is no small feat, especially for Helen Zelznak, who as a member of the Greatest Generation, was employed in a Pennsylvania ammunition factory…
GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club winnersThe Apopka Chief
GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club members were among the first-place finishers in the GFWC District 7 art and craft competition. Read more on page 1B.
Filmores will be honoredThe Apopka Chief
An evening to honor Pastor Freddie Filmore Sr. and First Lady Minister Carroll Filmore, founders of Freedom Ministries of Apopka, will be held Sunday, March 15.…
Patio clean-up for seasonal entertainingThe Apopka Chief
The spring season is the time to refresh the patio by cleaning and updating furniture. Read on page 5B how to spruce up this space.
Fundraiser to be held for Debbie and Tom TurnerThe Apopka Chief
Friends are setting up an event to raise money for the founder of a non-profit cancer care center and her cancer-stricken husband. Read more on page…
So far, voter turnout low in early voting, vote-by-mail in city electionThe Apopka Chief
On the ballot for all residents of Florida who are members of either the Democrat Party or the Republican Party is the presidential preference primary. Read…