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Lakes, rivers are in good shape after last summer’s rains
Wekiva girls team wins tournament over holidays
The Florida Prospects Holiday Classic couldn’t have come at a better time for the Wekiva Mustangs. Read more about the tournament on 1C.
AMAC educates senior citizens about Social Security benefits
Do you have questions about the proper order for claiming personal and spousal benefits? This week Social Security Adviser Russell Gloor uses a letter to outline…
Orange Lodge celebrates 164th
Apopka’s Masonic Lodge, Orange Lodge No. 36 Free & Accepted Masons, was instituted by warrant issued from the Grand Lodge of Florida on January 14, 1856.…
Make wise choices when a representative payee manages your money
Some of the millions of people who get monthly Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits need help managing this money. A person assigned to help…
Rock Springs Elem. ESE teacher is finalist for OCPS awards
April Cooke, an Exceptional Student Education teacher at Rock Springs Elementary School, was named a 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year finalist for Orange County Public School’s Stellar…
Legislators give thoughts on session that begins next week in Tallahassee
Teachers’ salaries, as well as two local projects that could get state funding were among the many items discussed Thursday, January 9, at a legislative preview…
Mayor’s salary increase highlighted late 2019
Note: This is the fourth of a four-part series reviewing the news of Apopka in 2019 written in the pages of The Apopka Chief. This week…
Traffic signals will go live
New traffic signals at the interchange of U.S. Highway 441 and State Road 436 (foreground), along with U.S. 441 and McGee Avenue (background), will be permanently…
Apopka man charged with sexual assault of 11-year-old girl at his wife’s daycare
An Apopka man has been charged with sexual assault of a minor after an 11-year-old girl told her parents he has been touching her for three…
Debbie Turner Cancer Care fundraisersThe Apopka Chief
The Debbie Turner Cancer Care and Resource Center of Apopka has hosted a series of events throughout October and now into November to raise money to…
WHS ROTC at wellness challengeThe Apopka Chief
On Saturday, November 2, 30 cadets from Wekiva High School AFJROTC traveled to Avon Park for their 2019 Wellness/PT Challenge. Teams of five competed in push-ups,…
First United Methodist Church will host Christmas BazaarThe Apopka Chief
The First United Methodist Church Apopka Ladies are busy putting the final touches to all the creative handmade items to be sold at the annual Christmas…
Church of the Holy Spirit sets Holiday Bazaar for Nov. 9The Apopka Chief
For years, the annual Holiday Bazaar Cafe and Gift Boutique at the Church of the Holy Spirit has been one of the more popular fall bazaars…
AHS receives Duke Energy grantThe Apopka Chief
Recently, Apopka High School educators Katherine Sanchez and Mike MacWithey were awarded Duke Energy grants by the Foundation for OCPS for $8,000. These grants were for…
OCPS Hall of Fame to honor two inductees with ties to ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
Two of the five inductees into the 2020 Orange County Public Schools Hall of Fame have ties to Apopka. Kenard Lang and Gabriel Preisser will be…
Intersection still studied after it has some traffic improvementsThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka finished Phase 1A of the Welch Road/Rock Springs Road intersection upgrade project, and city officials say there is noted improvement in the…
Fire chief explains moves made in personnel changesThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam, who has been at the helm of the fire department since August 30, has made recent changes. Find out what he…
Commissioner Bankson will run for 2nd termThe Apopka Chief
Apopka City Commissioner Doug Bankson announced this week that he will seek a second four-year term to the Apopka City Council. Find out what his new…
Parking lot will be revampedThe Apopka Chief
The municipal parking lot located on the north side of Fifth Street between Park Avenue and Central Avenue is scheduled to be done . Find out…