For some high school football teams around the state, missing spring practice this month due to coronavirus could be a devastating blow if the regular season…
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120 townhomes are planned near hospital
A townhome development of 120 units is planned for Emerson Park, immediately adjacent to a skilled nursing facility that is nearing the completion of construction. …
Bass fishin’ in Lakes Monroe and Jessup still going gang busters
Hello Folks, I hope everyone has had a great week and, hopefully, you got a chance to do some fishin’. I want to wish all the mothers out there…
Maltby Tree Service and Landscaping encourages you to prepare your property before hurricane season begins
Trees can be a beautiful landscaping feature, but it’s important to keep them maintained as the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season begins. This hurricane season is likely to…
Doctors are giving Facebook updates two times a week
An overview of new safety measures being implemented, a demonstration of how to wear a face mask, and continuing elective surgeries. More on 9A...
Doctor urges patients to take care of medical needs
Monday, May 4, marked the first day of resumed elective surgeries for hospitals across the state. See more on 1A...
City hires new attorney
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…
Three Blue Darters headed to Ivy League universities
Three Apopka High School students have each achieved a lofty accomplishment as they were admitted to Ivy League universities. Find out more on 1A...
City offering antibody tests
The city of Apopka offered free COVID-19 antibody tests at the VFW/Apopka Community Center...
Blue Darters baseball season cut short due to COVID-19
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…
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…