Cars began lining up more than 2-1/2 hours ahead of time on Wednesday, June 10, to get one of the 200 boxes at a food distribution event…
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Orange County sheriff distributes food in Apopka
Ax-throwing business plans to open soon in Apopka
Third-generation Apopkan Joe Lampp has turned an unusual passion into a business he plans to open next week. Read 3B.
New lights at Roger Williams Field
The new LED lights at Roger Williams Field at Apopka High School were turned on this week as the sun was setting. The lights replaced the…
New Wekiva High principal
Dr. Tamara Baker-Drayton (l) has been named the new principal of Wekiva High School. Read more on 1A.
Plans call for YMCA, apartments, stores
With two interchanges along State Road 429 in Apopka, plans are well under way for growth off those exits of the limited access toll road, and…
Ava Boornazian wins top Wekiva High award
Ava Boornazian, senior at Wekiva High School, received the top award, Prepare For Greatness Senior Mustang Award, Read more on 8A.
Apopka Rotary hands out scholarships
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…
Remembering a trip from 40 years ago
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.
Byrd certified by school board group
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…
Apopka native retires after serving 41 years in U.S. Army
Apopka native Chief Warrant Officer Five Thomas Bernard Elder, son of Johnny and Ella Elder of Apopka, has retired. Read more on 3A.
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.