AdventHealth, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, Seminole County EMS/Fire Rescue, and the Board of County Commissioners are launching a unique partnership to combat the opioid epidemic.…
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AdventHealth, Seminole County to open first-of-its-kind addictions recovery center to fight opioids
Breast Cancer Awareness at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s
The Apopka firefighters and police officers, as well as the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, teamed up with Debbie Turner Cancer Care & Resource Center for…
Mammograms fundraiser at Porkie’s
Benefiting free mammograms for the community, the Debbie Turner Cancer Care & Resource Center held a fundraiser at Porkie’s BBQ, Apopka, on Friday, October 18, 11…
Wekiva High School’s Academy of Culinary Arts goes beyond cooking
There’s cooking class, and then, there’s culinary arts class. The Wekiva High School Academy of Culinary Arts and Hospitality, which is offered at Wekiva High School for…
Lunchtime for an osprey
An osprey sits in a tree to eat a fish the bird caught along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The entrance to the 11-mile one-way drive…
Second arrest made after shooting near Apopka school
A second arrest has been made in the October 14 shooting at the intersection of Vick Road and Old Dixie Highway near Apopka Elementary School. Find…
Fall Family Festival scheduled
Organized by the Rotary Club of Apopka Foundation, Inc. and with the support of the city of Apopka, the Fall Family Festival serves as a strong…
Church plans to build new sanctuary
Grace Gospel Church, located at the northwest corner of Sixth Street and Alabama Avenue, is moving through the city of Apopka process to build a new…
City looking to legislature for $1 million to aid in birding park
As a joint venture between the city of Apopka and the Orange Audubon Society, the birding park will have several amenities. Read more on page 7A.
Pioneer William Lovell established roots, raised his family in Apopka
William A. Lovell has always been considered one of Apopka’s earliest pioneers. Read his story in this week’s Golden Chief on page 8A.
Foundation seeking site to help homelessThe Apopka Chief
The Next Step Foundation is speaking with Mayor Bryan Nelson about securing a central location, a service arm of the foundation that will be named the…
Apopka fire chief retires after 30 years with fire departmentThe Apopka Chief
Saying it was his choice, Apopka Fire Chief Chuck Carnesale told Mayor Bryan Nelson that he is retiring from his position as of today, Friday, August…
Gala set to raise money for community trustThe Apopka Chief
The guest speaker is Apopka native Eddie C. Brown, CFA, CIC. Brown is the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Brown Capital Management, located in…
Apopka woman receives top foliage industry awardThe Apopka Chief
Apopka native Ginger Goff received the Gene A. Batson Award at the Florida Nursery, Growers. Read about what qualified her to receive such a high honor.…
Orange County property appraiser gives update on office at eventThe Apopka Chief
Announcing the addition of artificial intelligence to the tools used to appraise property in Orange County, Property Appraiser Rick Singh delivered the 2019 State of Orange…
Ground broken for large warehouseThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson (second from left), as well as City Commissioner Doug Bankson (fourth from right) and Commissioner Kyle Becker (fifth from right) joined officials…
Darters fall in MiamiThe Apopka Chief
In the first game as Apopka’s head coach, the Blue Darters fell to perennial powerhouse Miami Booker T. Washington. Read about the Darter's trip south on…
For over 20 years, Sheeler Auto Repair has been keeping families safe on the roadThe Apopka Chief
With the new school year here and autumn just around the corner, there will be shorter days, cooler temperatures, and more travel time on the road.…
Host DeLand Bulldogs down Mustangs in preseason football gameThe Apopka Chief
Played on Friday, August 16 at Spec Martin Stadium (DeLand’s home facility), the Preseason Kickoff Classic is an exhibition and not included as a part of…
Former Darter playing in NFLThe Apopka Chief
Former Apopka Blue Darter star Chandler Cox (38) is playing for the National Football League’s Miami Dolphins. For more pictures check out page 7C.