Sponsored by Turning Point Ministry, the event is a fundraiser for Loaves & Fishes, an Apopka faith-based social services organization, and Apopka Pregnancy Center, which aids…
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Southern Gospel concert is fundraiser for Loaves & Fishes
GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club artists
The GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club had its local arts and craft contest, with first and second place winners announced at the club meeting at First United Methodist…
Awareness event on recycling and bear carts set
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…
An inviting scene at Magnolia Park
Magnolia Park is an Orange County park located on the eastern shore of Lake Apopka. It is home to about a dozen Peacocks. It has amenities…
New participants in Master Gardener class want to make a difference in the community
Nick and Hayley Botticello volunteer at one of many events held by Master Gardeners. Hayley, 32, is one of the youngest Master Gardeners in the state.…
Car hits building
A car ran into the building Wednesday, January 23, at the El Mejor Sabor Bakery and Restaurant at 75 W. Main St., Apopka. A report was…
Traffic concerns are paramount for corner of Rock Springs Rd., Welch
Plans for a small retail commercial development on the northwest corner of Rock Springs Road/Welch Road intersection is met with the issue of traffic congestion because…
Parade, program honor legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day may be a national holiday, however instead of spending it resting, it should be used to celebrate the legacy of…
Lawmakers give preview of 2019 legislative session
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2019 Legislative Preview Breakfast at Highland Manor on Thursday, January 17, where three elected officials gave attendees a…
Apopka Police Department honors officers with annual awards
The Apopka Police Department recognized community members for their contributions to law enforcement service in Friday, January 18, award ceremony at the Apopka Community Center/VFW Building.…
Blue Darter finishes sixth at state swim meetThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High School swimmer junior Mason Comes ranked sixth in the 100 butterfly at the Class 4A FHSAA state swim meet Saturday, November 10, in Stuart.…
Apopka basketball team will depend on top six playersThe Apopka Chief
Losing five seniors who contributed heavily to last year’s district championship team shifts the burden of carrying the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team to three…
Mustangs down Lake Brantley in second preseason gameThe Apopka Chief
The opposite plot unfolded and continued throughout the Wekiva Mustangs second contest of the preseason.
Wekiva hosts Jax Mandarin in roundup of MustangsThe Apopka Chief
Being played tonight, Friday, November 24, the FHSAA postseason season tournament has progressed to the Regional Final round (eight teams remain) with the Wekiva Mustangs (11-1)…
Mustangs down Darters in playoffsThe Apopka Chief
In the first football battle in the playoffs between hometown rivals Wekiva and Apopka, the Mustangs came out on top.
Wekiva can’t wait for basketball to startThe Apopka Chief
The 2018-19 season can’t begin soon enough for the Wekiva Mustangs.
Minister honoredThe Apopka Chief
Minister Melvin Birdsong of Apopka has received the President’s Volunteer Service Gold Award. To achieve the gold service award, one must have 500 hours within one year.…
Dr. Baptiste participates in Teach-InThe Apopka Chief
Dr. Andre Baptiste, who owns Baptiste Orthodontics, which has the naming rights to the Wekiva High School football field, is actively involved as a Partner In…
Group rehabilitates Apopka man’s homeThe Apopka Chief
Rebuilding Together Orlando (RTO) joined forces with Sears and the Orlando chapter of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) on Friday, November 16, to rehabilitate…
Building named for Artie Vecchio, former VFW commanderThe Apopka Chief
With a plaque, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 dedicated the Apopka Community Center/VFW post home to a late commander. The plaque was commemorated on…