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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Apopka Police Department this week presented a check to Barb Bergin, (second from right), executive director of CrimeLine. Making the presentation were, (l-r), APD Captain…
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Apopka High School Student Government Association officer Miranda Rodriguez recited the pledge of allegiance and read a this-day-in-American-history fact at the City Council meeting. Here, Miranda…
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Over the years, Optical Eyeland has partnered with many organizations to help those in need. They’ve helped Health Care Center for the Homeless to supply frames…
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Covenant College men’s soccer senior goalkeeper Paul Lemay of Apopka (Circle Christian) was tabbed as the USA South Athletic Conference Goalkeeper of the Year. Read more…
Taste of Apopka draws 1,000 for some local tasty fareThe Apopka Chief
Almost 1,000 guests flocked to Highland Manor on Thursday, November 17, for the 11th annual Taste of Apopka. Jeff McFadden of Taurus Investment Holdings, presenting sponsor…
City gets grant to fund improvements for Williams ParkThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka will receive a state-government grant for the construction of a new community center to replace the current one at Alonzo Williams Park.
Tips offered to help Floridians make most of charitable contributionsThe Apopka Chief
In advance of Giving Tuesday, which is on November 29, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam is offering tips to help Floridians make the most of…
A big bass sound from the Blue DartersThe Apopka Chief
Sousaphone players from the Apopka Blue Darters marching band play during the halftime show of the Apopka-Timber Creek playoff football game.
Successful season comes to a halt for MustangsThe Apopka Chief
As a whole, the contest played was dramatic and exciting. However, through the first 42 minutes, the score exchanged hands three times and there were three…
Two organized bike rides will be on non-motorized Lake Apopka loop trailThe Apopka Chief
Visitors to the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Lake Apopka North Shore should expect additional bicycle traffic on western segments of the non-motorized loop trail…
Seaplane base gets first look-see from communityThe Apopka Chief
A community meeting about a proposed seaplane base on the eastern shore of Lake Apopka drew about 60 people. Kenneth Thompson, who lives near the proposed…
Changes made to rendering and plan for improvements to Magnolia ParkThe Apopka Chief
In reaction to public outcry over Orange County’s willingness to allow airboats and seaplanes at Lake Apopka, a new rendering of the Magnolia Park ecotourism master plan…
Wekiva HS dancers land spots in all-county dance companyThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva High School Dance Team attended the Dance Exposé at Dr. Phillips High School, participated in master classes, rehearsals, and an adjudicated performance.
Keeping gopher tortoises from harmThe Apopka Chief
Several gopher tortoises were rescued from a development site behind Wekiva River Walk along Wekiwa Springs Road. David Whitney of Universal Engineering Services was in charge…