Lovell Elementary School Chess Club went with Coach Mrs. Martin and Principal Dr. Piedra to compete at the district chess tournament at UCF. Read more on…
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SGA names officers
The 2019-2020 officers for the Apopka High School Student Government Association have been appointed, including Secretary of the Senate Miranda Rodriguez, President of the Senate Lazaria…
Fourth graders learn Zellwood history at museum field trip
For two days, 88 fourth graders immersed themselves in Zellwood’s history and community during the fifth-annual end-of-school-year field trip to the Zellwood United Methodist Church and…
Children’s book encourages early start for positive thinking
An Apopka resident has released a new children’s book that encourages little ones to build positive thinking. On April 22 Angie Palank, under the pseudonym A.…
Water district will build service center in Apopka
Through a land swap with the city of Apopka, the St. Johns River Water Management District has secured a five-acre parcel in Apopka to build a…
Developers, city discussing funding of utility improvements
Developers who want to construct housing and commercial buildings in the burgeoning area around the Wekiva Parkway interchange at Kelly Park Road are willing to pay…
Food drive gathers thousands of pounds locally
On the day of the food drive, residents placed their non-perishable food items in a bag near the mailbox for a letter carrier to pick up.…
Water district digs depression to help collect sediment in Lake Apopka
The St. Johns River Water Management District has recently completed dredging to create a 2,000-foot-wide sump on the bottom of Lake Apopka. Find out what the…
1923 – U.S. recognizes, memorializes American war dead in overseas battles
On March 4, 1923, President Warren Harding signed legislation that established the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC). Read more on this agency and what their work…
County Mayor Demings gives first State of County address
Demings updated almost 1,500 citizens and community leaders on the region’s progress on Thursday, May 16, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Find out…
Coffee with a CopThe Apopka Chief
On Saturday, March 30, McDonald’s on Main Street in Apopka hosted Coffee With a Cop, where citizens had time to ask important questions of the officers…
Tickets are available for May 2 Apopka Mayor’s Prayer BreakfastThe Apopka Chief
Gian Paul Gonzalez, a motivational speaker, will give the keynote address at the breakfast. Get specifics on this event including ticket information on page 5A. For…
Amazon scholarshipThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High School senior Elena Korkes receives a certificate from AHS Principal Lyle Heinz. The certificate represents a awarded through the Amazon Future Engineer scholarship program.…
Regional economic summit draws about 700 to convention centerThe Apopka Chief
More than 700 attendees and community leaders attended the 2019 Orange County Regional Economic Summit to get an update on the regional economy. Find out how…
Conservation area opensThe Apopka Chief
A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday, April 3, to open the Lake Lucie Conservation Area off of Rainey Road in Northwest Orange County. Cutting the ribbon…
Pick your color, choose your style of transition signature and mirror lenses at Optical EyelandThe Apopka Chief
There is no question that the Florida sun reflection and glare can be hard on your eyes. And, you can always benefit from seeing life with…
A.O.K. Tire Mart is prepared to make sure your family trips are safe onesThe Apopka Chief
The team at A.O.K. Tire Mart wants to make sure your family outings are safe ones. A.O.K. Tire Mart is Apopka’s choice for knowledgeable personnel, and…
Academic all-starThe Apopka Chief
Bryson Bowman of Apopka has been named as one of 35 seventh graders in the United States to make the National First Team All-American squad. Read…
New AHS football coach looking toward spring practiceThe Apopka Chief
After having been at Apopka High School for about six weeks now, Rolson has had time to meet with his coaches and players, and has an…
Former AHS baseball coach to be honoredThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Blue Darter baseball and the community of Apopka will honor college baseball legend Pete Dunn with a special “Pete Dunn Night”. Read more about Coach…