Monday, May 4, marked the first day of resumed elective surgeries for hospitals across the state. See more on 1A...
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Within eight days of former Apopka city attorney Joe Byrd publicly announcing his resignation on April 15 at a City Council meeting, Michael Rodriguez had applied…
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Three Apopka High School students have each achieved a lofty accomplishment as they were admitted to Ivy League universities. Find out more on 1A...
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The city of Apopka offered free COVID-19 antibody tests at the VFW/Apopka Community Center...
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Like everything else in life in the United States, the Apopka Blue Darters baseball season came to an abrupt halt in mid-March due to COVID-19. Read…
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A long-closed ABC Liquor store at 2121 W. Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, was torn down this week. The roof and the east wall of the 10,754-square…
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Antonio Tovar, interim general coordinator, for the Farmworker Association of Florida, speaks Friday, May 1, at the group’s Apopka office as agricultural workers seek recognition as…
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As more states implement shelter-in-place orders, and more businesses encourage employees to work from home, you may find your vehicles being driven less often. The staff…
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Two incumbent city commissioners were sworn in to their second four-year terms during a brief ceremony Tuesday, April 28. More information about the commissioners on 1A.
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Earl Findley Nelson, father of Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, died Saturday, April 25. Read about Earl on 1A.
Apopka baseball competes at preseason games, season openerThe Apopka Chief
Although the final score might indicate otherwise, the Blue Darters didn’t get the bats going until the fourth inning. Read more on page 6C.
Mustangs versus Tallahassee Leon in first regional gameThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva ended the regular season by winning 12 of the last 14 contests. And the District 6A-4 championship tournament was added to the resume. Read more…
Orange County School Board honors crossing guardsThe Apopka Chief
The Orange County School Board recognized February 7 as the district’s School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in the district. Many local crossing guards and their coordinators…
Apply online for medicare at any timeThe Apopka Chief
Did you know that you can apply online for Medicare, even if you are not ready to retire? We can help you make an informed decision…
Wheatley Elementary commemorates Parkland victimsThe Apopka Chief
On Friday, February 14, Phillis Wheatley Elementary School administrators and staff held a special remembrance for the 17 victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting…
AHS Project Linus SGA BlanketeersThe Apopka Chief
On Saturday, February 15th, members of the Apopka High School Student Government gathered in the media center to make gifts of handmade blankets to provide a…
New, upgraded streetlights on priority list for cityThe Apopka Chief
In an effort to provide more visibility and safety in the community, several streetlight installation and upgrade projects targeting multiple sections of Apopka are in various…
Apopka Fair upcomingThe Apopka Chief
Organized by the Rotary Club of Apopka and with the support of Apopka’s officials, the Apopka Fair has taken its place as an institution in the…
OCPS plans adult education center near WheatleyThe Apopka Chief
Orange County Public Schools is in the beginning stages of getting a new adult community education center designed and constructed in South Apopka with a targeted…
Fish are still bitin’ in area lakes, riversThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, The full moon has come and gone, and hopefully you got a chance to do some fishin’. Lots of folks are gettin’ on the…