Dr. Omayra Mansfield, chief medical officer at AdventHealth Apopka and AdventHealth Winter Garden, talked about convalescent plasma therapy in the Tuesday, May 26, live stream of…
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AdventHealth has used COVID-19 plasma more than 50 times
Honoring those who gave all
The Apopka Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 held its annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 25. Turn to page 1C for photos. Read more on…
Commissioner Nolan has missed four of past five meetings
City Commissioner Alice Nolan has missed five out of the nine City Council meetings in 2020, including both meetings this month. Read more on page 1A.
A smiling graduate
Wekiva High School graduate Mikylah Bertrand smiles for a camera Saturday, May 23, as she participates in the graduate parade held for Wekiva seniors. Read more…
Apopka High School receives national honor
Apopka High School has been named as a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School for providing broad access to transformative learning opportunities. Page 1A.
Baptiste Orthodontics knows it is not business as usual
As businesses re-open, people are having to navigate the new norms on what to do and even what to wear when they go out from the…
COVID-19 aid available for families, small businesses through county
Small businesses, as well as individuals and families who have been affected financially by COVID-19, along with cities in Orange County, are eligible to receive financial…
Lakes and yards need rain as we head toward summer rainy season
Hello Folks, We need some rain. I don’t know about you, but my yard is dry and the lakes are gettin’ lower. They are sayin’ that…
Owner of restaurants throws ‘prom’ for his AHS employees
You’ll have to excuse Ed Conlan if he was a little nervous on Tuesday, May 19. After all, it was his first prom. Page 3A.
Decision from city about July 4 fireworks will come on June 3
While many other cities in Central Florida have canceled their Independence Day fireworks celebrations because of COVID-19, the city of Apopka is holding off on making…
Ribbon cutting held for The Orlando Law GroupThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed The Orlando Law Group as a new Lead Member at a special Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting. Read…
Foliage Garden Club of Apopka has Fashion ShowThe Apopka Chief
“Come Gather in the Garden” 35th anniversary Fashion Show and Luncheon was held by the Foliage Garden Club of Apopka on Saturday at the First United…
Post 10147 VFW holds Community Awards DinnerThe Apopka Chief
Piedmont Lakes Middle School Assistant Principal, Justin Parris, (blue shirt), was awarded as Building Administrator of the Year. See more photos and learn who else was…
Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit confirms new rectorThe Apopka Chief
The Rev. Robert Griffith has been confirmed as the new rector for the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit of Apopka. Read more on page 1B.
Miami firm buys Apopka warehouse, cold storageThe Apopka Chief
A Miami-based company has purchased nearly a half-million square feet of commercial and industrial space in the Plymouth area of Apopka. Read the full story on…
Car show a big part of Apopka FairThe Apopka Chief
There are many sights and sounds associated with the Apopka Fair’s inclusion of the Classic Car Show, such as the shine of chrome, the smell of…
Foliage Sertoma Club seeks nominations to honor an ApopkanThe Apopka Chief
Foliage Sertoma Club, in partnership with the city of Apopka, is opening up the process of selecting a Sertoma Club winner nominee by letting the community…
Apopka woman’s 60-day devotional book ‘Catching Sparks’ on sale soonThe Apopka Chief
An Apopka native has written a 60-day devotional based on the Book of John from the Bible, which many Christians recommend as the starting point for…
More residential, industrial growth proposed for cityThe Apopka Chief
Two proposed residential communities and one new warehouse building were among the discussions Wednesday, February 26, by the city’s Development Review Committee. Read the full article…
Apopka Proud concert performers have Florida rootsThe Apopka Chief
The 2020 Apopka Proud Music Festival will be packed with music by performers with Florida roots including Scott Stapp, The Uprooted Band with Michael Glabicki of…