Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson gave an orientation on local American politics to a group of Swedish professionals, who wanted to learn more about American politics. Organized by former Florida Senator…
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Cooler weather means fish are bitin’ in local waters
Hello Folks, Oh my gosh! Can you believe this great weather we are havin’ right now? I was beyond needin’ some cool weather. It’s here and I’m happy,…
Russell Automotive, Inc. is a family business, providing expert auto care for over 37 years
The people at Russell Automotive, Inc. understand that where you bring your vehicle for service is an important decision. After all, the safety and reliability of…
Apopka bowlers win district crown
The Apopka Blue Darters’ drive for a sixth consecutive state championship got off to the best possible start last Tuesday, October 30.
Wekiva shuts out Blue Darters; likely district champ
Last year, the Wekiva Mustangs broke through, defeating the Apopka Blue Darters in football for the first time in 11 tries. This time, the Mustangs dominated…
Boy Scout Troop celebrates 60 years with special ceremony
Boy Scout Troop 211 of Apopka recently celebrated its 60th anniversary at the First United Methodist Church of Apopka. The celebration, which took place October 6,…
Apopka student is national debate tournament champion
Apopka High School senior Brody Beauchamp won first place in Informative Speaking in the Blue Key Speech and Debate National Circuit Tournament Saturday, October 27, and…
Christmas bazaar is planned for this Saturday, November 3
An annual Christmas bazaar, This is Christmas will be held at the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall in Apopka on Saturday, November 3, from 8:30…
Victory Church will host Dr. Mary Frances Varallo
Victory Church of Apopka will host Dr. Mary Frances Varallo on Sunday, November 11, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Victory Church is located at 509…
Rotary pancakes
The Rotary Pancake Supper was held at Wekiva High School on Friday, October 26 prior to the football game between the Wekiva Mustangs and Apopka Blue…
Honoring America on September 11The Apopka Chief
City Hall was lit up in red, white, and blue during the evening hours of Tuesday, September 11, to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks…
Budget is balancing act for city of ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
Florida state statutes require that all city and county governments have a balanced budget, and coming up with a budget for the city of Apopka is…
Chamber of Commerce will hold BBQ event to replace annual awards galaThe Apopka Chief
Taking a different direction from its annual Black Tie Gala, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first BBQ and Blues Chamber Business Awards to recognize…
Taking off in search of foodThe Apopka Chief
A tri-colored heron takes flight along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka and is open each…
City receives $85,000 for bear-resistant cartsThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka has been awarded $85,000 by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to help reduce human-bear conflicts. The approval of the…
Kids with cancer are honoredThe Apopka Chief
As part of a ceremony to honor children with cancer, the families and city officials had fun on the steps of City Hall on Wednesday, September…
UF scientists look to make sweet corn sweeterThe Apopka Chief
University of Florida scientists plan to use a $7.3-million, four-year grant to find the genetic traits that will make sweet corn taste even better, last longer,…
Remembering 9/11 attacksThe Apopka Chief
A 20-minute ceremony to remember the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2011, was held by the city of Apopka on the front lawn…
Panfish are bitin’ in many area lakesThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We had another great weekend to go fishin’. Lots of folks were on the water catchin’ some bluegills and shellcrackers. Lake Woodruff and Lake…
With rain continuing to fall, fish still bitin’ locallyThe Apopka Chief
Columnist Jim Keck holds a 3-lb. bass he landed in one of the local lakes. Hello Folks, As I’m writing this it is Labor…