About the same time that Gov. Ron DeSantis issued his statewide stay-at-home order on Wednesday, April 1, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson gave an update of all…
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Children get meals at Orange schools
Nearly 17,000 children across Orange County visited one of the 50 sites where grab-and-go meals were being handed out Monday, March 23, by Orange County Public…
Churches find other ways to worship
Social distancing made well known as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic may have driven society apart, but technology continues to bond people, especially among churches.
Parade helps school faculty connect with their students
To show solidarity with the community during the coronavirus pandemic, staff and faculty of Wolf Lake Elementary School held a caravan parade on Wednesday, March 25, to drive…
Cutting capital projects drives city effort to reduce spending due to COVID-19
Although city of Apopka officials have estimated that the coronavirus pandemic will ultimately cost the city about $2 million in sales tax revenue from the state…
County boat ramps are a victim of coronavirus issue
Hello Folks, I mentioned last week that things are changin’ and this week there is more change. I don’t know the full scope of it, but…
County mayor signs order
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings signs an emergency stay-at-home order that went into effect Thursday, March 26, at 11 p.m. due to coronavirus pandemic. Read more…
Times are certainly different now
Hello Folks, My grandfather used to tell me when I was younger that things change over time. Well, as of three weeks ago, we were all…
Let Dr. Amy Davis cut through all the noise with her patient-centered, education-focused, compassionate patient care
Amy Davis, Au.D., and her hearing care practice, Central Florida Audiology, are hidden gems in the greater Apopka and Leesburg communities. Dr. Davis is an audiologist…
AHS alum helps lead college team to state semifinal
Apopka High graduate and former Blue Darter girls basketball player Hannah King helped lead the College of Central Florida women’s basketball team
Apopka High girls soccer begins postseason next weekThe Apopka Chief
The Blue Darters will play in the District 7A-3 tournament next week, likely as the No. 2 seed, which would earn the Blue Darters a first-round…
Blue Darters split contests with West Orange, OcoeeThe Apopka Chief
Battling their neighbors to the south in west Orange County, the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team split the games. Read more on 1C.
With five more wins, Apopka High girls basketball now 19-2The Apopka Chief
At 19-2, coach Brittany Hardy’s expectations of the skill-set translating to winning outcomes have been met without reservation since the beginning of the season. See more…
Muirfield Estate is HOA of the monthThe Apopka Chief
Muirfield Estate is designated the Greater Apopka Area HOA of the Month by Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore. Read more on what they accomplished…
Ready to retire? Apply online with Social SecurityThe Apopka Chief
It’s never too early to start planning for retirement and our online tools can help. Read the full article on page 6B.
Livestock Judging Team awardedThe Apopka Chief
The Orange County Livestock Judging Team represented Florida at the 4-H and FFA National Western Stock Show livestock judging and livestock quiz bowl contests held January…
Apopka Farmers MarketThe Apopka Chief
The first Apopka Farmers Market was held Thursday, January 16. The Apopka Farmers Market will be held every Thursday evening at the park. Get full details…
Elisabeth von Trapp will perform at First PresbyterianThe Apopka Chief
The sound of music will echo throughout First Presbyterian Church on February 8, 2020 when Elisabeth von Trapp, granddaughter of the legendary Maria and Baron Georg…
Apopka Farmers Market debuts to good crowdThe Apopka Chief
The inaugural Apopka Farmers Market started the New Year with more than 80 vendors having signed up for the event and hundreds of guests strolling the…