The Medical Skills and Services students from Apopka Memorial Middle School had the opportunity to visit Smile Concepts Orthodontics office. Find out about what they learned…
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Northwest Church announces build of new facility in Apopka at anniversary event
The Northwest Church’s 30th anniversary barbecue event was where guests and the congregation learned about the church’s plans to relocate. Find out where the church will…
Proclamation for Apopka Art & Foliage Festival
The Apopka City Council welcomed the Apopka Woman’s Club. The Council presented the club with a proclamation celebrating the upcoming Apopka Art and Foliage Festival.
City Hall features photos of wildlife from Lake Apopka
For those who have never visited the recreational site – or haven’t driven through it in quite some time – they can see the wildlife habitat…
Wildlife drive bobcat
A bobcat peers through the brush not too far from the entrance to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The 11-mile drive is open sunrise to sunset…
Catering company owner says business at city center site has been damaged
The owner of Dubsdread Catering, the company that leases the Highland Manor building for weddings and corporate events, says that his business has been damaged and…
Agreement means change to Rock Springs Ridge proposed development
In a negotiated settlement between lawyers for the developer and the city of Apopka that was further hashed out in the City Council meeting. Local residents…
Apopka Fair now ongoing through March 10
For 18 years, when spring begins, a special feeling pervades the Apopka area as the Apopka Fair draws near. And its arrival is finally here. Organizers…
Speaker named for Mayor’s Prayer event
Motivational speaker Gian Paul Gonzalez will be the speaker at the annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at the Apopka Community Center/VFW Post 10147, 519 S. Central Avenue.…
Birding park coming to lake area
A partnership between the St. Johns River Water Management District, city of Apopka, and Orange Audubon Society is bringing a new community birding park to the…
Apopka High School wind symphony participates at all-stateThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka High School wind symphony students represented the school and community at the Florida Music Educators Association’s all-state clinics in Tampa. Find out which students…
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.The Apopka Chief
'I Have a Dream' by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. can be found on pages 1D-2D. Read about his life and legacy on page…
Roads around city center set for closure at times during 2019The Apopka Chief
The Apopka City Council approved a road closure schedules on McGee Avenue and East Sixth Street to allow roadway improvements as part of the downtown city…
Orlando Health buys 51 acres for $2.3 millionThe Apopka Chief
Orlando Health, which operates Orlando Regional Medical Center in downtown Orlando, paid more than $2.3 million for a 51-acre parcel. Find out what area of land…
City’s bear cart event is setThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka, in partnership with Orange County government and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, is hosting a family-friendly event to spread awareness and…
Legislators give previewThe Apopka Chief
A preview of the upcoming session of the Florida Legislature was held at Highland Manor. Sponsored by the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, the breakfast event…
Book now, sail later. Cruise Planners can help get the best deal on cruise vacationsThe Apopka Chief
Are you looking for a perfect vacation with your family or friends? If so, consider traveling to far-off ports of call on an amenity-filled floating resort,…
Specks are bitin’ in Lake Monroe, Lake Jesup, St. Johns RiverThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, we have started off the New Year and, hopefully, you got a chance to try out that new rod and reel you got…
All Transmission World has been doing business in Apopka for over 20 yearsThe Apopka Chief
All Transmission World has been proudly serving the Greater Orlando area (Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Lake counties) since 1982. Last year, the Apopka location celebrated its…
Blue Darters win first two in 2019, one over West OrangeThe Apopka Chief
Coach Scott Williams’ crew shook off the rust of 13 days without a game over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.