The Apopka Police Department had a cow on Tuesday, December 31 when they dealt with a headstrong bovine trotting around an Apopka roadway. Read more on…
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MLK Parade accepting float applications
Float applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, scheduled for Monday, January 20. Churches, dignitaries, bands, step teams, youth groups…
2019 in review: OCPS moves K-8 relief school up
Note: This is the third of a four-part series reviewing the news of Apopka in 2019 written in the pages of The Apopka Chief. This week…
AFD names its Firefighter of the Year
Before Sean Knapp became a volunteer firefighter in October 2007 with the Apopka Fire Department, he worked a small number of jobs. “Yes, I did a…
Gifts distributed at AdventHealth Care Center
On Saturday, December 21, members of the Apopka Fire Department, along with Mayor Bryan Nelson and City Commissioner Doug Bankson, participated in the annual gift distribution…
Sheeler Auto Repair suggests a New Year’s resolution for you and your car in 2020
January 2020 is knocking on our door. It’s a time for fresh starts and new projects. People are planning their New Year’s Resolutions from spending more…
Going away for the New Year? Let your pet vacation at a true Pet Resort – Pet Care Center of Apopka
New Year’s Eve is a night of celebration, new beginnings and parties. But, to make sure your 2020 starts on a good note, make sure your…
Apopka High student raising funds for Scotland trip
Junior golfer Alexis Rieli is looking for financial assistance for this opportunity of a lifetime. Find out how you can help her…
Apopka High Special Olympians do well in tourney
The Apopka High School Special Olympics basketball team won first place in the Special Olympics Florida-Orange County basketball tournament held Saturday, December 14, at Apopka High…
Apopka High girls soccer pushing toward playoff spot
The big picture for the Apopka Blue Darters girls soccer team is pursuing a ninth berth into the FHSAA postseason tournament over the course of the…
Holiday Bazaar will be Nov. 9 at Church of the Holy SpiritThe 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…
Owner of defunct Errol Estate Country Club now seeking a buyerThe Apopka Chief
The owner of the golf course at Errol Estate no longer has a desire to develop it and instead wants to offload it to a buyer, according…
WLMS has fall festivalThe Apopka Chief
Wolf Lake Middle School held their Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 29. The Rotary Pancake Supper was held in conjunction with the festival. Students danced and…
Scenes from the City of Apopka’s Hometown HalloweenThe Apopka Chief
Hometown Halloween was held at Kit Land Nelson Park on Saturday, October 26.
WLMS has fall festivalThe Apopka Chief
Wolf Lake Middle School held their Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 29. The Rotary Pancake Supper was held in conjunction with the festival. Students danced and…
Gala speaker tells of his journey to success that began in ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
As the guest speaker at the annual John Land Gala, Eddie Brown highlighted three points of the “road map” in his talk: his roots, the three…
70 attend to help solve local problemsThe Apopka Chief
More than 70 residents attended the Connect Apopka meeting, where they showed determination to solve long-standing community problems while tiring of “outsiders” who don’t reside in…
Winn-Dixie revamps Apopka store, holds ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
Winn-Dixie ended an 11-week renovation of its Apopka supermarket Wednesday, October 30, with a ribbon cutting, and a check presentation to the Apopka Fire Department. Rea…
Local Apopka attorney Patrick Smith offers estate-planning servicesThe Apopka Chief
Attorney Patrick Smith, a partner at The Law Offices of Joseph F. Pippen Jr. & Associates, is here to help individuals, families, and corporations plan and…
Huntington Learning Center provides skills for your child’s school successThe Apopka Chief
Most parents think of tutoring only when their child is struggling, but supplemental education can greatly benefit any student – whether a child is behind in…