Winn-Dixie and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida teamed up to distribute 600 turkeys and sides for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Read more on page 1A.
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Woman charged with DUI manslaughter for car crash
A Debary woman was arrested and charged related to a vehicular crash on S.R. 429 in Apopka. Find details starting on page 1A.
Schroeder Dental Group provides superior oral care with courteous and a professional attitude
Are you someone who shudders at the thought of visiting the dentist? If so, the Schroeder Dental Group makes it a priority to ensure every patient…
Most dogs love Thanksgiving, and we do mean LOVE. Why? For the table scraps, of course!
Thanksgiving time is here. While you likely have all the ingredients for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner, your dog’s health and safety may not have crossed your…
Boy Scouts deliver over two tons of food
The Boy Scouts of America collected and delivered total of 4,176 pounds from their annual food drive to Loaves & Fishes, located on East Eighth Street in…
Sertoma donates scooters to Rock Springs Elementary safety project
The Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka donated nine scooters to the Rock Springs Elementary Kids Transportation Safety Project at the club luncheon on Monday, November 18,…
City of Apopka has announced the next steps in bringing a new all-inclusive playground.
This all-inclusive playground will provide the community with special needs or disabilities with an opportunity that can foster independence and community connection. Find details starting on…
School veteran memorial stone is rededicated
The community held a rededication ceremony on Friday, November 15, on the grounds of Apopka Memorial Middle School for the veteran stone memorial honoring four veterans…
Velazquez appointed to gas district board
On Wednesday, November 20, the Apopka City Council unanimously confirmed Commissioner Diane Velazquez to represent the city on the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) Board…
Byrd takes oath as school board member
Four Orange County School Board members – two new and two re-elected including District 7 School Board Member Melissa Byrd – took their Oath of Office.…
Handling of public comment is protestedThe Apopka Chief
Protestors gathered near Apopka City Hall as part of public backlash to the livestream cutoff for public comment held at the end of the August 7…
Primary election was August 20The Apopka Chief
The August 20 primary election was held in 259 precincts across Orange County, including the one at the Northwest Recreation Complex, 3710 Jason Dwelley Parkway in…
County expands broadband in South ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
Broadband internet access is now available to residents in the Bithlo/Christmas area and in South Apopka, Orange County officials announced on Friday, August 9, at the…
Practice makes perfectThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters defensive linemen work on staying low and exploding with force from their stance at practice. Other defensive linemen pose as offensive linemen…
FWC issues School Fishing Club Grant to 50 schoolsThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great weekend and you got a chance to enjoy the Blue Full Moon we had at the first of…
Blue Darters struggle in preseason Kickoff ClassicThe Apopka Chief
Last Friday, August 16, the Apopka Blue Darter football team traveled to Tampa to face off against one of the best schools in the state – Tampa…
Mustangs face Edgewater after huge win over OlympiaThe Apopka Chief
The 2024 Wekiva Football season started off on a real high note last week after defeating the Olympia Titans 36-0.
Darters face Ocoee for second year in a row in season openerThe Apopka Chief
After a less-than-spectacular performance in their preseason Kickoff Classic matchup with Tampa Tech, Apopka hosts the Ocoee Knights tonight, Friday, August 23 for a conference matchup…
Contest seeks new city flag redesignThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka is searching for a fresh redesign of its flag in a competition, which began on Thursday, August 8 and will run until…
Sawyer Brown, John Anderson to return in Apopka Proud concertThe Apopka Chief
Country artists Sawyer Brown and John Anderson are returning to the Apopka Amphitheater for the highly anticipated 2024 Apopka Proud concert.