Men from the Apopka Seventh-day Adventist Church on Votaw Road undertook a major tree-trimming project at the home of Judith Weekley, a widow and resident of…
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Total Community Involvement project does tree trimming for local widow
Couple celebrates 71st anniversary on Veteran’s Day
Apopka residents David and Hazel Brigman, 91 and 90 respectively, celebrated Veterans Day in a very special way. Not only did David Brigman serve his country…
City begins leadership program for Apopka high school students
The city of Apopka launched its youth-oriented leadership program that will equip high school students with leadership skills, a deeper knowledge of civics and government, and…
County seeking residents’ input about transportation
Elected Orange County officials will conduct a transportation town hall meeting for Northwest Orange County to gather public input on transportation challenges and needs. Orange County…
In state semifinal
Apopka Blue Darters quarterback Jaquan Lowman tries to avoid a tackler Friday, November 22, during the Dar-ters’ game against Sanford Seminole. Apopka will play the Lutz…
Moving to Apopka, private school holds groundbreaking
About 170 people attended the groundbreaking ceremony for a K-12 private school’s new, expanded campus that will offer more amenities and programs than its current location.…
Weather is beautiful
Hello Folks, I sure hope you are enjoyin’ this beautiful cool weather we are havin’ right now. I love gettin’ up and havin’ a chill in the air. Rick and…
If you’re hitting the road this holiday season, Russell Automotive, Inc. encourages you to start planning now
Many people have concerns about taking their cars on long trips, especially if they drive older or high-mileage cars. The staff at Russell Automotive, Inc. wants…
King Buffet Chinese Restaurant offers foods from all the brilliant Asian cuisines
You do not have to drive far to find authentic and delicious tasting Chinese cuisine in Apopka. King Buffet Chinese Restaurant’s convenient location and affordable prices…
Mustangs meet Tavares..
Wekiva Mustangs girls soccer midfielder Areli Patricio (10) jumps to control the ball Monday, November 18, during an 8-0 victory over the Tavares Bulldogs. Looking are…
Baby bottle fundraiser proceeds will benefit Apopka Pregnancy Care CenterThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Pregnancy Care Center (APCC) had a baby bottle fundraiser and with the help of the community. For the Baby Bottle Fundraiser, Badcock Furniture, (left),…
ASAP Walk and Roll for a Cure drew manyThe Apopka Chief
The ASAP Central Florida Walk and Roll for a Cure took place Saturday, September 28, at the pavilion by the lake at Apopka’s Northwest Recreation Complex…
Church prepares for bazaar, accepting applicationsThe Apopka Chief
Applications are being accepted from Apopka artists and vendors for the annual Holiday Bazaar, Café and Gift Boutique at Church of the Holy Spirit. Get more…
True Blue DarterThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High marching band trumpet player Austin Dickinson shows his Blue Darter Mowhawk Friday, September 27, while marching in the AHS homecoming parade. With him is…
Mayor gets large pay boost after being elected at half pay of former mayorThe Apopka Chief
Mayor Bryan Nelson will receive a hefty pay raise that a recently completed salary study says will put Nelson in the middle of the mayor’s salary…
Wekiva High homecoming courtThe Apopka Chief
Pictured are the members of the Wekiva High School homecoming court. The Wekiva homecoming theme is “Midnight Masquerade.” See the list of students on the homecoming…
Comm. Becker says he’s running for 2nd termThe Apopka Chief
Apopka City Commissioner Kyle Becker is the first person to announce that he is running in the 2020 Apopka municipal election, which is scheduled for March…
State of City address focuses on Apopka’s growthThe Apopka Chief
Before an estimated 250 people, Mayor Bryan Nelson revealed developments in the planning stage and gave updates on projects now under construction in his second State…
Tangerine residents fight second projectThe Apopka Chief
For the second time in a few weeks, Tangerine residents are putting their foot down on a possible second commercial development, saying the project would threaten…
