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…
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Elisabeth von Trapp will perform at First Presbyterian
Apopka Farmers Market debuts to good crowd
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…
No Lucky’s Market
Wekiva Riverwalk shopping center in Apopka will not be getting a Lucky’s Market grocery store after all. Get more information on page 1A of this week’s…
Parade and program celebrate MLK
From elected officials, local law enforcement and churches to non-profit organizations, schools and Greek organizations, the Apopka and Orange County communities marched and performed in the…
Apopka group receives grant from Orlando Magic
Hope CommUnity Center, an immigrant rights non-profit organization with two Apopka locations, was one of 16 grantee organizations surprised with a piece of the grant money.…
New Apopka police officer sworn in
Although he graduated from Ocoee High School, the Apopka Police Department’s newest officer grew up in Apopka and attended Apopka High, playing sports, before moving over…
Man charged in sexual assault
Apopka police responded to a call on January 16 about the sexual assault allegations committed at an Apopka house. Read more on page 3A.
Two housing areas, imaging center get first look by city
City of Apopka staff looked at two residential housing areas and one commercial development Wednesday, January 22, during a meeting of the city’s Development Review Committee,…
Municipal parking lot rendering
The city of Apopka is seeking bids for improvements to the municipal parking lot that is located on the north side of Fifth Street between Park…
Cold front stopped fish from bitin’
Hello Folks, I wish I could tell you that the fishin’ is great and the weather is great, but I can’t. A cold front came to…
Chamber hears from top law officersThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley and Orange County Sheriff John Mina discussed how their departments tackle many social issues. Read about what issues they discussed at…
Open house held at renovated medical office buildingThe Apopka Chief
During an open house event, the community met physicians and toured the freshly renovated Advent-Health Apopka Medical Plaza. Find out what facilities and services the medical…
Wekiva boys basketball plays preseason game with LymanThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva hosted the two-day, four-contest event that was also held on Thursday, November 21, past press time. Read about the contest.
Cooler weather makes it more pleasant while we are fishin’The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, we got some cooler weather this week and more cooler weather is on the way soon. I don’t know about you, but I’m…
This season let your pet vacation at a true Pet Resort – Pet Care Center of ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
Pet Care Center of Apopka features Central Florida Vet’s premier pet resort, providing dog and cat boarding. This location is a full-service veterinary hospital and has…
Darters overcome rain, penalties, turnovers in playoffsThe Apopka Chief
It was a first-round playoff game with lots of rain that produced plenty of issues on both sides, including turnovers, kicking-game mistakes, and penalties … …
Mustangs play in first playoff gameThe Apopka Chief
A number of times during the 2019 season, the Wekiva Mustangs were carried to victory by the defense.. How did they do. Page 1C.
AHS bowling competes at stateThe Apopka Chief
A primed and poised Apopka Blue Darter team looking to achieve the last step of the goal which was the driving force for an entire calendar…
AHS boys basketball will be led by Anderson, LatimerThe Apopka Chief
With the start of the high school boys basketball season just around the corner, the Apopka Blue Darters will depend on a pair of multi-year starters…
It was a beautiful weekend for fair festivities at Kit Land Nelson ParkThe Apopka Chief
The Fall Family Festival, held November 7-10, was organized by the Rotary Club of Apopka. See more photos on page 5B and 8B.