Apopka Blue Darter baseball and the community of Apopka will honor college baseball legend Pete Dunn with a special “Pete Dunn Night” at Jay Barnes Field…
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These pine trees and the hundreds of others will be removed from the Northwest Recreation Complex. Read this article on page 1A and find out why…
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Though the society has been diligent in the museum’s upkeep, …the museum still needs a full-time director to keep up with the museum’s growth. Read more on…
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While having a stolen car under surveillance, Apopka police uncovered a large-scale drug operation. Find out how much drugs and stolen items were recovered and who…
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Orange County launched its yearlong 2020 Census campaign with the intention of getting as many individuals counted as possible so the maximum federal government dollars could…
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The next Cookies and Milk with a Cop will be held at the North Orange library in Apopka. Get the date on the event in this…
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Work is under way to reconstruct about 4.4 miles of levee at the Lake Apopka North Shore. Find out what the levee’s purpose will be and…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
Celebrating Valentine’s DayThe Apopka Chief
The GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club celebrated Valentine’s Day this week with the Apopka firefighters. All six stations were treated with sweets from club members.
Spelling Bee winnerThe Apopka Chief
First grader Niegelys Rolon won the Lovell Elementary School Script School-Wide Spelling Bee.
Homelessness addressed at local forumThe Apopka Chief
Faith, community, and business leaders convened at Apopka City Hall on Friday, February 8, to figure out the best-coordinated strategies for addressing homelessness.
Badcock donates to Pregnancy CenterThe Apopka Chief
During its grand opening celebration on Friday, February 8, Badcock Home Furniture & More, 771 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, donated $2,500 to the Apopka Pregnancy…
Looking for a meal?The Apopka Chief
An alligator keeps an eye on things along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive near the pumphouse on the north shore of Lake Apopka. The wildlife drive…
Four Habitat for Humanity homes dedicatedThe Apopka Chief
Four families and the community celebrated the completion of four more Habitat for Humanity houses as each new homeowner was presented a house key, a Bible,…
Hospital’s growth mirrors that of the Apopka communityThe Apopka Chief
After 18 months of construction, the new Florida Hospital campus opened on December 13, 2017. Read more on the new hospital’s service to the community in…
Levee work on Lake ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
The St. Johns River Water Management District’s Governing Board has approved a contract for work to reconstruct about 4.7 miles of levee on the east side…
Man sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for crimes committed in Apopka, EustisThe Apopka Chief
An Orlando man was sentenced to 23 years in federal prison. Read on to find out what Cedrick Gant was charged with.
Apopka BBQ Showdown draws more than 100 barbecue teams and 50 steak cookoff teamsThe Apopka Chief
Apopka BBQ Showdown was held February 9. Read more on the event and find out how each team placed. See page 8A.