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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Parking lot will be revamped
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…
CrimeLine gets check
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…
Participating in city meeting
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…
Optical Eyeland’s passion is to help those in need and those that need to see
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…
Apopkan named as college conference’s top goalkeeper
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…
Apopka meets Lk. Mary for district
While the outcome was never really in doubt, the Apopka Blue Darters used a strong second half to slam the door shut on any possibility of…
Blue Darters again bowl for district crown
The 2019 District 8 championship meet held on October 29 marked the transition to the second phase of the Apopka Blue Darter’s journey for redemption. How…
Mustangs appear headed to playoffs
For a fourth consecutive season, the Wekiva Mustangs qualified for the FHSAA postseason tournament. Find out how it happened…
Harbor House receives check from city
The city of Apopka presented Harbor House of Central Florida with a $2,500 check for survivors of domestic abuse from the Apopka area. The presentation was…
AFD packs supplies for EMS BahamasThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Fire Department understands the value of hands-on training for real-life emergencies. Read more on page 1B about how they were able to send equipment to…
WHS will host speakers to address college prep studentsThe Apopka Chief
Mayor Bryan Nelson was the first of a series of guest speakers this school year, who addressed more than 100 students involved in Wekiva High School’s…
Commissioner and city attorney disagree at council meetingThe Apopka Chief
City attorney Joe Byrd and Commissioner Kyle Becker verbally sparred at an Apopka City Council meeting Wednesday, September 11, over a draft report of an investigation…
Report: Allegations vs. retired fire chief are inconclusive, unfoundedThe Apopka Chief
A 32-page report on the investigation of 11 administrative charges against retired Apopka Fire Chief Chuck Carnesale found that all of the allegations were either inconclusive…
City remembers 9/11 with brief ceremonyThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka held a brief ceremony Wednesday, September 11, to remember the attacks of September 11, 2001, where Islamic terrorists hijacked four American airplanes,…
City Council approves first reading of zoning change for apartmentsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka City Council voted 5-0 to approve the first of two required readings of an ordinance that would change the zoning of a piece of…
400 people attend county meeting about septic tanksThe Apopka Chief
Four-hundred residents learned more about how they and Orange County could ask the state to fund 65 percent of a septic system retrofitting project affecting hundreds residential…
John Land Trust gala scheduled for Oct. 24The Apopka Chief
The second John Land Apopka Community Trust Legacy Gala will be held Thursday, October 24. The guest speaker is Apopka native Eddie C. Brown, CFA, CIC.…
CARE Foundation will celebrate li-liger Chimera’s 2nd birthdayThe Apopka Chief
The CARE Foundation in Apopka is holding an open house on Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day…
Starting the seasonThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Blue Darters junior placekicker Titus Vandiver kicks off to begin the 2019 season for the Blue Darters.