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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Apopka-area FFA students receive scholarships in virtual ceremony
Municipal parking lot rehab
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…
Amazon publicly named as tenant for large warehouse in Apopka
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…
Apopka man is inducted into statewide basketball hall of fame
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…
City may have to spend dollars originally meant for reserves
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…
COVID-19 cases increasing locally
“The pandemic in our county seems to move from east to west,” More on 1A.
Comm. Nolan gives reason for absences
Commissioner Alice Nolan explained why she has missed several City Council meetings this year. She has lung cancer. More on 1A.
Full moon should help fishin’ this weekend
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you got a chance to do some fishin’ over the weekend. Folks are gettin’ out…
Apopka High School baseball team honors five seniors
The Apopka High School baseball team honored its seniors in May with a parade to visit each of their homes. More on 1B.
‘Apopka community is well-knit family’
A community leader said though Apopka citizens may be just as furious and bereaved over what happened to Floyd, the tension hasn’t exploded into a desire…
Get started now on spring cleaningThe Apopka Chief
Establishing a plan and setting reachable goals can make spring cleaning a lot less daunting. Read more on page 3B.
Retirement 101 with Social Security benefitsThe Apopka Chief
If you’re among the people covered under Social Security, you need to know how much you might receive from us when you begin receiving benefits. Read…
UF/IFAS welcomes specialist in water resourcesThe Apopka Chief
Yilin Zhuang joins the UF/IFAS Extension central district in the Apopka office as a regional specialized agent (RSA) in water resources. Read this article on page…
Art & Foliage Festival March dates proclaimedThe Apopka Chief
City of Apopka officials presented The Apopka Woman’s Club with a proclamation. The Apopka Woman’s Club has expanded the foliage displays to attract a broader range…
Pastor and Mrs. SchorejsThe Apopka Chief
On February 19, David J. Schorejs and Diana “Bunnie” Sue Rice Acree were united in marriage. Read more on page 1B.
Re-enactment of last days of Jesus will be heldThe Apopka Chief
Participants will visit shops in the marketplace and smell, touch, hear and see a glimpse of day-to-day living in biblical times. Get more details on page…
Partnership with AdventHealth means city to get in-kind aidThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka has agreed to a partnership with AdventHealth in which the hospital will provide funding for enhancements to recreational parks as well as…
City medical personnel taking precautions due to coronavirus spreadThe Apopka Chief
“Each of our personnel has been through strict training regarding personal protection equipment and actual responses if anything comes up that we suspect”. Read the full…
Mayor updated on coronavirusThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson (seated third from right) listens Wednesday, March 4, as Jimmy Patronis, Florida chief financial officer, updates officials from throughout Orange County on…
City receives awardThe Apopka Chief
Apopka city employee Nicole Kennedy (l) accepts an award from Brenda Young of the Florida Department of Transportation. Read more on page 1A.