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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Seeking recognition
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…
Call Sheeler Auto Repair if you need repairs or maintenance that can’t be postponed
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…
City commissioners sworn in for second terms
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.
Earl Nelson, mayor’s father, dies at age 90
Earl Findley Nelson, father of Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, died Saturday, April 25. Read about Earl on 1A.
County will use state plan to help move the economy
Orange County plans to use direction from Governor Ron DeSantis on phased reopening of businesses as the county’s own task force continues to devise a plan…
AdventHealth will soon resume elective surgeries
AdventHealth revealed best practices it’s taking to continue protecting healthcare workers, patients…read more about the steps being taken on 3A.
Amazon warehouse renderings
While still not naming it as an Amazon warehouse, renderings were received by the city this week as the 202,044 square foot warehouse that is expected…
Testing for COVID-19
A Florida Department of Health-Orange County workers walks around a car Tuesday, April 28, at Apopka High School as a mobile testing site that has been…
The good news is that fishin’ is great in our area
Hello Folks, I know there are a lot of things goin’ on in everyone’s life right now, and hopefully, we can see the light at the end of…
Apopka wrestlers win Metro Conference West championshipThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka High School boys wrestling team won the Metro Conference West Division championship. Read more about the game on 1C.
Apopka High softball driven by unfinished businessThe Apopka Chief
If any team is equipped to complete unfinished business from the previous season, the Apopka Blue Darters softball team is at the top of that list.…
Conference champThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva High wrestler Lawrence Stubbs shows the bracket and plaque from his championship performance in winning the Metro Conference 285 lbs. weight division. Read more about…
Blue Darters fall in district tourney; will land regional berthThe Apopka Chief
It was a really good basketball game between two really good basketball teams. Read more about the game on 1C.
With loss, season over for Wekiva boys basketball squadThe Apopka Chief
The end of a long and frustrating season ended appropriately for the Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball team against the South Lake Eagles of Groveland. Read more…
Mustangs down Mainland BucsThe Apopka Chief
The road to the fifth district championship captured by the Wekiva Mustangs under coach Tommie Butts ended with a victory. Read more about the game on…
Darters use big comeback to winThe Apopka Chief
Trailing by 15 points late in the first period, the Apopka Blue Darters girls basketball team never gave up, chipping away at the lead of rival…
Republican National Hispanic Assembly, Orange County Chapter chairwoman is guest speakerThe Apopka Chief
The Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated (NORWF) will present guest speaker Erika Garcia, chairwoman for the Republican National Hispanic Assembly of the Orange County Chapter, on…
Should I contact Social Security or Medicare?The Apopka Chief
Social Security offers retirement, disability, and survivors benefits. Medicare provides health insurance. Because these services are often related, you may not know which agency to contact…
Apopka Elementary presents Annie Jr. playThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Elementary Fine Arts Department presented “Annie Jr.” on February 10, 11 and 12 in the school’s cafeteria. The performance began at 6:30 p. m. every…