New stop signs were installed this week on Sandpiper Street to make a four-way stop. Find out more on page 1A.
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The three new poles will match the two-year-old pole in height at 80 feet. The fourth pole will have LED lights installed to match the three…
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Submitted by: Lake Apopka Natural Gas District. In the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, residents across the country are striving to safeguard their families, loved…
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Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and hopefully you got a chance to do some fishin’. If you didn’t get a chance…
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Since 1988, A.O.K. Tire Mart has been a neighborhood, family-owned tire center serving the needs of customers in Apopka, Sanford and the surrounding area. For over…
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Two long-time and well-known Apopkans died this week. Tom Turner (l) Ernest Swift both died on Tuesday, April 14. Turner, 60, was known for his work…
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The medical director of AdventHealth Apopka hospital said this week that it would be “extremely premature” to reopen schools soon. See more on 1A.
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The 41-year-old light poles at Apopka High School’s Roger Williams Field are in the process of being replaced. More on 1B.
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A mobile testing site will open Monday, April 20, in Orange County so more people can be tested. Read more on 1A.
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A warehouse project of more than 200,000 square feet may be built in Apopka later this year if plans submitted to city of Apopka come to…
AWC Committee is getting ready for Art & Foliage festivalThe Apopka Chief
The 59th annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival is co-organized by the Apopka Woman’s Club (AWC) and the city of Apopka. The festival committee has two…
LYMUS Boys participate in Young Eagles Program at Orlando Apopka airportThe Apopka Chief
On Saturday, February 8, the LYMUS Boys visited the Orlando Apopka Airport, where they learned about airplanes and got the chance to fly over Apopka in…
Apopka Woman’s Club held Art and Craft competitionThe Apopka Chief
The GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club held its GFWC Florida Art and Craft competition recently and the winners from that event will compete Saturday, February 15, in…
New kiosk and main entrance are built at Apopka City HallThe Apopka Chief
Moving the receptionist’s kiosk back to its original location of facing the building’s west entrance to provide better customer service, city staff is implementing the kiosk…
Apopka foliage veteran named to state hall of fameThe Apopka Chief
Robbie Roberson (l) is presented his hall of fame plaque by Nikki Fried, state agriculture commissioner. Read more on page 1A.
Apopka-area woman plans to run for property appraiserThe Apopka Chief
Yesenia “Jesi” Baron of Plymouth has filed papers to run for Orange County property appraiser. Baron is one of four Democrats currently seeking the office. Read…
U.S. Census will soon be seeking to count residentsThe Apopka Chief
In the coming weeks, residents can expect to check their mail for an invitation to complete the 2020 U.S. Census, which determines congressional seats and how…
Fire department, Publix will teach kitchen skills, safetyThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Fire Department and Publix Aprons Apopka are teaming up to show people how to cook safely and to deal with kitchen fires in a…
Garbage, recycling pickup days to change for about 1,000 Apopka homeownersThe Apopka Chief
Residents of nearly 1,000 homes in Apopka will have the days their garbage and recycling carts are picked up changed. Get full details on page 8A…
Student-athletes sign to play sports in collegeThe Apopka Chief
Fourteen Apopka High School student-athletes signed papers Wednesday, February 5, to play their respective sports in college. Find out who the students are on 1C.