Editor’s note: The following was written by Apopkan Phyllis Page about her sister, Doris Huggins, and the health issues that Doris, who recently died, had in…
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Doris Huggins: ‘The Giving Teacher’
Apopka’s first brewery hopes to open by St. Pat’s Day
Three Odd Guys Brewing aims to get customers to try different beers, beers they otherwise may not think about tasting. Read more on page 7A.
Apopka High girls soccer begins postseason next week
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, Ocoee
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 19-2
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 month
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 Security
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 awarded
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 Market
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…
Third-quarter blitz leads to AHS winThe Apopka Chief
In what is beginning to be a normal situation, the Blue Darters came out strong in the third quarter. Read about the rest of the game…
VFW plans grand opening for newly renovated museumThe Apopka Chief
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 plans to host the grand opening of its newly renovated museum – featuring new bookshelves and storage space for war…
TCS students will place wreaths at Arlington CemeteryThe Apopka Chief
Four 10th grade students from Trinity Christian School will get to place wreaths at the Arlington National Cemetery, and the school is asking the community for…
Orange Lodge #36 donates turkeysThe Apopka Chief
The Free and Accepted Masons of Orange Lodge #36 donated turkeys to First Baptist Church of Apopka for their Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Find out how…
Zaxby’s restaurant holds ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday, November 20, for the recently opened Zaxby’s restaurant. Read more on the ribbon cutting on page 4B.
SpaceBox Storage holds ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday, November 15, at SpaceBox Storage. Read more on the ribbon cutting on page 4B.
Thanksgiving can sculpture contestThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High School’s SGA held a Thanksgiving Can Sculpture Contest at the AHS courtyard on Wednesday, November 20. Canned donations were made to benefit Loaves &…
Residents of Rock Springs Ridge pack City Council meeting roomThe Apopka Chief
Several residents of Rock Springs Ridge (RSR) spoke during the public comments portion of the City Council’s meeting. Find out what concerns were brought up at…
Former state legislator will be parade grand marshalThe Apopka Chief
A former state legislator, who had worked to secure funding for a recreational center in Apopka, is the grand marshal at this year’s Apopka Christmas Parade.…
City commissioner leads effort for satellite campus of FAMUThe Apopka Chief
City Commissioner Alexander Smith is spearheading an effort to bring a satellite campus of Florida A&M University to Apopka. Find out if plans are being made…