For the second time in a few weeks, Tangerine residents are putting their foot down on a possible second commercial development, saying the project would threaten…
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My puppy has worms. Now what? Park Avenue Animal Hospital can help
Bringing a new puppy home can be an exciting time that’s full of challenges. Puppies rely on their owners to meet all of their needs, and…
Wekiva grad Mattie Rogers wins another medal at third straight Weightlifting World Championships
Mattie Rogers, an Apopka native and graduate of Wekiva High School, this week became the first American woman to medal at three consecutive world championships since…
Blue Darters swim past Ocoee Knights
The Apopka girls took first in all three relays and touched the wall first in five out of eight individual events. See more results..
Mustangs gear up to gallop past Edgewater in huge Dist. 7A-3 game
What is supposed to be the contest of the season for both teams or even the Central Florida area finally arrives tonight. Find out why…
Challenging themselves is goal for Apopka bowlers
With the intention of gaining the experience needed to reclaim the right to hold the index finger up as champions, the Apopka Blue Darters will participate…
Wekiva escapes with 14-13 win over Ocoee
The all-victories-count-the-same book expanded when the Wekiva Mustangs met the Ocoee Knights on Friday, September 20. How did it happen…
Apopka makes lead hold up for win
Apopka jumped out to a three-touchdown lead and made it hold up with some plays down the stretch on both sides of the ball. How did…
Blue Darters hosts Lake Brantley for homecoming game
A familiar foe that’s been off the Apopka Blue Darters’ football schedule for four years is back on, this time as a district opponent as Apopka…
Just takin’ a strollThe Apopka Chief
A multitude of wildlife, like the Great Heron can be observed at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Located at 2850 Lust Rd, Apopka, FL 32703.
Lake Apopka gas district CEO named national chairmanThe Apopka Chief
Samuel Davis Jr., general manager and CEO of Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, has been named chairman of the American Public Gas Association Board of Directors.…
Fire department seeking more firefighting gearThe Apopka Chief
Some of the budget items the Apopka Fire Department is asking the city to earmark in the 2019-2020 budget include updated gear for fire department. Fire Chief…
Apopka police seeing officers leave for larger area agenciesThe Apopka Chief
When it comes to keeping its officers, the Apopka Police Department is facing a retention challenge in competing with the area’s two larger law enforcement agencies.…
City departments show their budgetsThe Apopka Chief
Apopka City Council listened to the final departments that had yet to present their proposed budgets. The departments that presented were parks and recreation, community development,…
Apopka attorney says computer records show he was only one to see health filesThe Apopka Chief
City attorney Joe Byrd is the only person to have accessed the protected health information that was uploaded to the Orange County clerk of court’s website…
Publix sign permit filedThe Apopka Chief
A permit for a sign has been filed with the city of Apopka by a representative of Publix supermarkets for the store that will eventually be…
First vote passes to keep city property tax rate levelThe Apopka Chief
The first of three votes needed to set the property tax rate for city residents was taken Wednesday, July 31, by the Apopka City Council. The…
Panfish are still the fish to catch in area lakes and riversThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, it’s summer time in Florida, and the heat index has been pretty high this summer. The fishin’ is still good in most of…
Rolson coaching era begins for Apopka High footballThe Apopka Chief
While the calendar and weather say it’s anything but football season, the reality is that high school football teams around the state will begin practicing for…