Four families reached a milestone in their lives when new homes were dedicated to them on a special day designated by the United Nations. “Many hands…
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Wekiva High School students listened to Congresswoman Val Demings speak about her journey from an impoverished childhood in Jacksonville to becoming Orlando’s first woman police chief…
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Herc Rentals, an equipment rental company recently held a ribbon cutting at its site in the Plymouth area of Apopka, 2620 W. Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka.…
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Nelson’s Insurance Services would like to welcome Michael Schmidt to their company. Michael is the new Commercial Account Manager and can write general liability, workers’ comp,…
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Improving your smile and the alignment of your teeth begins by visiting a certified orthodontist. Summertime is a fantastic time to schedule a consultation and take…
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With autumn here, you’ll begin to have shorter days, cooler temperatures, and will probably experience more travel time on the road with the holiday season fast…
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For the first 15 minutes and 15 seconds of their game against Lake Brantley, the Apopka Blue Darters had the ball for just three plays and…
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Even long after moving to different districts, the Panthers have never failed to appear on the Mustangs’ schedule as an annual series … Find out why…
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Former Apopka Blue Darters baseball player and assistant coach Bobby Brewer has taken over the reins of the Apopka High baseball program and will coach the…
Students begin trek back to school on MondayThe Apopka Chief
By John Peery Apopka Chief Staff More than 14,000 Apopka-area students will be among the nearly 203,000 who will begin classes Monday, August 15, in Orange…
Seaplanes, airboats, bike rentals coming to Magnolia ParkThe Apopka Chief
Magnolia Park, long a sleepy park on the northeast shore of Lake Apopka, may soon be bustling with activity as Orange County will sink about $3.5…
Pennsylvania blocks of granite donated to 9-11 memorialThe Apopka Chief
The 9-11 memorial is being constructed on the front lawn of City Hall. Christian Lamphere has raised several hundred dollars in the community to help pay for the…
County touts solar-energy co-opThe Apopka Chief
Homeowners across Orange County were presented with the opportunity to save on their energy bill due to Orange County’s new solar co-op program that county officials…
Mustangs working hard under first-year coachThe Apopka Chief
The arrival of the second week of fall practice marks the first taste of contact for high school football teams. For the Wekiva Mustangs, it’s another…
Florida Hospital hosts a sneak peek of campusThe Apopka Chief
The contractor and hospital staff invited business professionals and city dignitaries, some of whom are members of the hospital advisory board, for a special sneak peek…
Apopka’s 9-11 Memorial coming togetherThe Apopka Chief
Construction of Apopka’s 9-11 memorial proceeded Friday, July 29, despite intense summer heat and a sudden rainstorm. Boy Scout Christian Lamphere patiently assisted as workers poured…
Moore seeks third term with OCPS boardThe Apopka Chief
Christine Moore of Apopka is seeking a third term on the Orange County School Board. Moore has three challengers in her bid for re-election to the…
Suspect gives false name to law enforcementThe Apopka Chief
Identifiable by his several tattoos, as a suspect who committed... David James Fallon providing law enforcement a false name before he was detained. Find out what…
Community ‘blasts off’The Apopka Chief
Over 200 children and parents attended the Blast Off to an A event at the Rock Springs Mobile Home Park community center. Blast Off to an…