Ava Boornazian, senior at Wekiva High School, received the top award, Prepare For Greatness Senior Mustang Award, Read more on 8A.
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Michael Franklin, (second from right), president of Apopka Rotary Club, presented scholarships to three local students. Shown are, Michael Flores, winner of the Legacy Scholarship; Nicholas…
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Five men who took a work trip to Europe 40 years ago got back together in late May for a reunion. Read more on 10A.
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Melissa Byrd, who represents Apopka and Northwest Orange County on the Orange County School Board, has been award Certified Board Member (CBM) status by the Florida…
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Apopka native Chief Warrant Officer Five Thomas Bernard Elder, son of Johnny and Ella Elder of Apopka, has retired. Read more on 3A.
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This year’s recipient of the 1-2-3 Agricultural Scholarship is Christopher “C.J.” Nelson in the amount of $1,000. Read more on 6A.
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The city-owned parking lot on the north side of Fifth Street between Park Avenue and Central Avenue is being reconstructed through funding from the Community Redevelopment…
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The worst-kept secret in City Hall is officially no longer a secret. A large proposed warehouse working its way through the city of Apopka’s approval process…
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Prince Pollard of Apopka, a longtime college and high school game official for several sports, has been inducted into the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches Hall…
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City of Apopka officials were hoping to put away about $1 million to help build reserves for the city’s General Fund, but with revenue shortfall due…
Apopka Fair planned through March 15The Apopka Chief
Organized by the Rotary Club of Apopka and with the city of Apopka’s support, the fair is a symbol of the kind of environment the area…
Construction on new Publix store should start within a few weeksThe Apopka Chief
Opening of the supermarket and two accompanying outparcels will likely occur in 2021. See page 1A to read the full story.
During annual festival, plant doctors can helpThe Apopka Chief
Plant doctors will be on hand once again at the Apopka Art and Foliage Festival to give expert advice on how to improve attendees’ plants’ health…
Mustangs finish in state championship contestThe Apopka Chief
The question was posed during the press conference following the Class 6A state championship final against the Pompano Beach Blanche Ely Tigers. Wekiva Mustangs coach Tommie…
Blue Darters no-hit Mustangs for third win in a rowThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters baseball team is on a modest three-game winning streak … Read more on 1C.
Wekiva Mustangs baseball meets Jones TigersThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs baseball team defeated the Jones Tigers on Tuesday, March 3, in a home contest at Wekiva High. Read more on 7C.
Youth ballplayer receives scholarshipThe Apopka Chief
Bryson Bowman of Apopka was selected once again to attend the Pop Warner Mid-Florida Scholar Banquet. Read more on 6C.
Apopka High softball continues winning as team chases another shot at state titleThe Apopka Chief
All which is possible through the first fifth of a season has been achieved by the 2020 Apopka Blue Darters and within the context of unfinished…
Specks and bass are hot right now as weather warmsThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, If you have been waitin’ for the fish to start bitin’, they are doin’ just that. Lots of folks are gettin’ on the water…
The 2020 Apopka Voter’s GuideThe Apopka Chief
Get to know the candidates running for Seats 3 and 4 in Apopka Municipal Elections. See pages 7A-9A.