The Miss Apopka competition is set for Saturday, October 12, to determine who will be next to wear the crown and earn the job of Miss…
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Apopka Realtor elected as president-elect of ORRA
Natalie Arrowsmith, an Apopka Realtor and owner of NextHome Arrowsmith Realty of Apopka, has been elected to serve as the 2020 president-elect of the Orlando Regional…
Apopka Police Department gives free bike helmets to Lakeville Elementary students
More than 60 Lakeville Elementary School students got a boost in their bicycle safety when they received free helmets from the Apopka Police Department. “Orange County…
John Land Gala speaker says he’s proud to call Apopka his hometown
When Apopka native Eddie Brown received a phone call from the John Land Apopka Community Trust inviting him to be this year’s speaker at the trust’s…
Wekiva High celebrates homecoming
A traditional homecoming week pancake breakfast was held for Wekiva High School’s seniors on Monday, October 7. Here, Wekiva Principal Michele Erickson (l) gets ready to…
City staff tells developer he must put up brick wall
The city of Apopka’s Development Review Committee (DRC) turned down a request by the developer of a parcel in the southwestern part of Apopka to not…
Habitat homes dedicated
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…
U.S. Rep. Val Demings speaks at Wekiva
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…
Ribbon cutting held for rental company
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.…
Nelson’s Insurance Services welcomes new Commercial Account Manager
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,…
Welcome back to schoolThe Apopka Chief
Engineer Barry Hornett (l) and Lt. Andy Strausburg of the Apopka Fire Department hold a sign and wave to motorists on Monday, August 12, on the…
Two new Apopka police officers sworn inThe Apopka Chief
Police Chief Mike McKinley gave the oath of office to Officer Adsudalah Brooks and Officer Tonya Robertson in the City Council Chambers in front of family,…
John Land Gala speaker is Apopka-born financial iconThe Apopka Chief
The guest speaker for the second John Land Apopka Community Trust Legacy Gala is Apopka native Eddie C. Brown, CFA, CIC. Brown is the founder, chairman,…
Questions of water charges in Zellwood likely settledThe Apopka Chief
The questions of water customers in Zellwood seem to have been answered regarding an increase in their water bills. Customers questioned the increase of $20 on…
Microbrewery a possibilityThe Apopka Chief
Microbreweries that serve mostly their own beer brewed onsite continue to gain popularity and while Apopka has none at the moment, it’s likely that at least…
Apopka artist specializes in gyotaku, landscape photographyThe Apopka Chief
This painting of Mahi Mahi is a digital art creation from Brass’ original gyotaku rubbings in a reclaimed wood frame. Find out more about his art…
Mustangs happy to make contact in football practiceThe Apopka Chief
For all football teams in general, being able to practice with contact is perhaps the most important stage of fall practices. How do the Mustangs feel…
Junior OlympianThe Apopka Chief
Ariana Jimenez, rising Apopka High senior shown with coach Tony Burgos, competed in the AAU Track and Field Junior Olympics July 29-August 3. More about Ariana…
Wekiwa neighborhoods discuss state’s septic system requirementsThe Apopka Chief
Residents from local neighborhoods near Wekiwa Springs State Park are rallying together to push back against state regulations that require homeowners to replace their septic systems…
Prayers for rain have been answered and then someThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We have been prayin’ for rain and, by golly, we have been gettin’ some. The water is up in most of the lakes and…