While the widening of the road and addition of turn lanes at the intersection of Vick Road and Martin Street near Apopka High School was opened…
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Vick-Martin road work done, but traffic light still several months away
Founder of challenge visits APD to urge others to help
Rodney Smith, CEO of Raising Men/Women Lawn Care and founder of the 50 Yard Challenge, presented Apopka police with a specially designed lawn mower resembling a…
Welcome back to school
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 in
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 icon
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 settled
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 possibility
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 photography
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 practice
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 Olympian
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…
Nelsons celebrate 90th birthdayThe Apopka Chief
Flo and Earl Nelson were both born in the month of June, days apart from each other. Recently, they have celebrated their 90th birthdays together. Read…
Tragedy becomes art featured at Apopka City Hall atriumThe Apopka Chief
In 2009, five men jumped Nicholas Pellegrino, resulting in his loss of eyesight. His vision was eventually restored in one year after undergoing chemotherapy and what…
Blue Darters host annual youth basketball skills campThe Apopka Chief
Orlando Magic player Eddie Sanders stopped by the Blue Darters’ basketball camp on Wednesday, June 5, to instruct and motivate the youth that were in attendance.…
Younger Apopka Little League all-stars begin summer playThe Apopka Chief
With a record of year-to-year success for Apopka Little League, anticipation and expectations once again are the order of the day as All-Star play approaches.
New Apopka High athletic director already busy in first week of new jobThe Apopka Chief
Eddie Sanders has hit the ground running as the new athletic director at Apopka High School, his alma mater.
Girls basketball state title highlights Wekiva sportsThe Apopka Chief
WHS athletics year in pictures review on pages 4C and 5C.
We need heavier rain more often to help keep our lakes, rivers fullThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, It’s hot and we need lots of rain. These little afternoon sprinkles just aren’t enough to get some water in our lakes, so keep prayin’ for…
Summer Reading Program continues through JulyThe Apopka Chief
The Summer Reading Program with the Orange County Public Library continues in July as visitors will explore a Universe of Stories. On July 11, visit the…
Companies partner to sponsor service dogThe Apopka Chief
Recently, the JK2 family of companies partnered with Canine Companions for Independence to sponsor a service dog in training named JK2. Over the next 18 months,…
Miss Apopka sendoff event will be held at Apopka City HallThe Apopka Chief
The community and pageant sponsors are invited to a sendoff for reigning Miss Apopka Madison Zavitz before she competes for the Miss Florida crown later this…