The City of Apopka recently installed lights for City Hall as a way to show their support for community causes and help raise awareness. They were…
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Apopkan sworn in at Merchant Marine Academy
Kristofer Stefan Edstrom and fellow officers are sworn in to the U. S. Naval Reserve at the United State Merchant Marine Academy. Find out what degrees…
AFD packs supplies for EMS Bahamas
Apopka Fire Department understands the value of hands-on training for real-life emergencies. Read more on page 1B about how they were able to send equipment to…
WHS will host speakers to address college prep students
Mayor Bryan Nelson was the first of a series of guest speakers this school year, who addressed more than 100 students involved in Wekiva High School’s…
Commissioner and city attorney disagree at council meeting
City attorney Joe Byrd and Commissioner Kyle Becker verbally sparred at an Apopka City Council meeting Wednesday, September 11, over a draft report of an investigation…
Report: Allegations vs. retired fire chief are inconclusive, unfounded
A 32-page report on the investigation of 11 administrative charges against retired Apopka Fire Chief Chuck Carnesale found that all of the allegations were either inconclusive…
City remembers 9/11 with brief ceremony
The city of Apopka held a brief ceremony Wednesday, September 11, to remember the attacks of September 11, 2001, where Islamic terrorists hijacked four American airplanes,…
City Council approves first reading of zoning change for apartments
The Apopka City Council voted 5-0 to approve the first of two required readings of an ordinance that would change the zoning of a piece of…
400 people attend county meeting about septic tanks
Four-hundred residents learned more about how they and Orange County could ask the state to fund 65 percent of a septic system retrofitting project affecting hundreds residential…
John Land Trust gala scheduled for Oct. 24
The second John Land Apopka Community Trust Legacy Gala will be held Thursday, October 24. The guest speaker is Apopka native Eddie C. Brown, CFA, CIC.…
City greenlights special exception for private schoolThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Planning Commission granted special exception to a K-12 private school seeking to accommodate its growing enrollment by relocating to Apopka. Find out where Central…
Beetle-ravaged trees torn down in northwest ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
Early this week, the city of Apopka spent two days removing pine trees that flathead wood borers had extensively damaged. Read more on page 1A.
Church to offer rides to its Sunday serviceThe Apopka Chief
First Presbyterian Church of Apopka has launched a new transportation service with the purchase of a 14-passenger bus. Read more on the service and who will…
Female students chosen to join video game coding programThe Apopka Chief
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) has selected 15 of the brightest female coders from local high schools in the Orlando area to learn from EA mentors this…
J & K Automotive, Inc. can help you prepare your car for summer vacationThe Apopka Chief
When you have to depend on your car, you know how important a reliable, smooth-running vehicle can be. You need a trusted, consistent, quick-service mechanic close…
Wekiva High School names its new baseball coachThe Apopka Chief
The reigns of the Wekiva Mustangs’ baseball program are being taken over by Mickey Santiago. Learn about the new coach on 1C.
Summer all-star play finished for Apopka Little LeagueThe Apopka Chief
Nine teams represented Apopka Little League this summer. Find out how the season ended on 1C.
Get on the lakes and get some fishin’ during the holidayThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a long weekend. As we celebrate our country’s independence this week, please remember all those before us who gave us our…
Apopka High basketball working during summerThe Apopka Chief
Basketball is a hot commodity this time of year as well and the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball program is taking advantage of that. Find out…
Miss Apopka is Top TenThe Apopka Chief
Miss Apopka 2019, Madison Zavitz, finished in the Top Ten at the 2019 Miss Florida Pageant held Saturday, June 29 at the RP Funding Center in…