On October 5 at Kit Land Nelson Park, the Hosanna Bible School of Apopka awarded degrees to five students who completed eight college-level courses and received…
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Rock Springs Elementary has visitors
Dewey Darter and Daisy Darter, along with the mascot crew from the Student Government Association of Apopka High School, greeted students at Rock Springs Elementary School…
Awarded Watson Scholarship
Ava Boornazian, a senior at Wekiva High School, has received the Watson Scholarship from Florida Southern College. It is among the most prestigious college merit scholarships…
‘American Pickers’ seeking unique antique heirlooms
A television show is back in Central Florida, seeking individuals who own never-before-seen antique collections with fascinating stories behind them, for filming consideration this December. “American Pickers”…
Zellwood resident will celebrate 95th birthday Oct. 31
Zellwood resident Vasco Barrett will celebrate his 95th birthday on Halloween. He and his twin brother, Cody, were born on October 31 in Grady County, Ga.…
Apopkan writes book on father’s Holocaust trials and triumphs
Much information published in the new book “The Journalist: A Holocaust Story” comes from another book written by Apopka resident Oxana Koval Lapchuk’s father, Valentyn Koval.…
New Miss Apopka wants people to focus on health
Amanda Kronhaus, the new Miss Apopka, is crowned by her predecessor, Madison Zavitz on Saturday, October 12. A page of pictures is on page 8D. Read…
John Land Gala fundraiser set for October 24
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…
Orlando man arrested in shooting near school; another man sought
An Orlando man has been charged by Apopka police after an incident where occupants of two vehicles were shooting at each other near Apopka Elementary School.…
Wekiva High homecoming royalty
Wekiva High School crowned its homecoming queen and king Friday, October 11, at halftime of the football team’s game against Ocala Forest. Read more on the…
High grass on Apopka’s rights-of-way grows into frustration for city officialsThe Apopka Chief
Overgrown grass in the city of Apopka’s rights-of-way became a hot topic Wednesday, August 21, at the City Council meeting as city commissioners and others expressed…
Apopka-born financier will be speaker at galaThe 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…
City board looks to use funds to redevelop downtown ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka’s Community Redevelopment Agency Board unanimously approved two resolutions, including one that greenlights the $2.24 million budget for fiscal year 2019-2020 to include coverage of six CRA assistance…
Apopka Rotary Club works to benefit communityThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Rotary Club has given thousands in monetary donations to various scholarship programs, schools and organizations during fiscal year 2018-2019, an estimated 10 to 15…
Salary study for city slices number of pay categoriesThe Apopka Chief
A new salary and job classification study for city employees was presented to the Apopka City Council at its meeting on Wednesday, August 21. Jennifer Vickrey…
Apopka High bowlers looking to begin new streak of state championshipsThe Apopka Chief
Last November, members of the Apopka Blue Darters boys bowling team walked off the alley not sure what to do. Discover why on 1C.
You only get one set of eyes, so let Optical Eyeland help you protect themThe Apopka Chief
There is no question that the Florida sun’s reflection and harmful glare can be hard on your eyes. Light can be both harmful and beneficial for…
Trans-All of Orlando offers old school sales and serviceThe Apopka Chief
Are you in the market for a good quality vehicle? Need help? Drive in to or call Trans-All of Orlando today. Someone will help you immediately.…
Mustangs play at DeLand for preseasonThe Apopka Chief
The 2019 season for the sport of football kicks off tonight with Preseason Classics across the state.Kickoff for the Preseason Classic pitting the Wekiva Mustangs against…
Darters travel to Miami for preseason game against Booker T. WashingtonThe Apopka Chief
Not only must the Blue Darters travel to Miami’s Traz Powell Stadium on Saturday, August 17, for the preseason Kickoff Classic, but Apopka will be matched…