Apopka-based Electronic Locksmith, Inc. has been named one of GrowFL’s 50 Florida Companies to Watch. Electronic Locksmith was selected as an honoree from more than 500…
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Apopka business lands on state companies to watch list
Apopka police officers serving in Panhandle
Four Apopka police officers are near the end of a two-week stint serving in Panama City to help that area recover from the effects of Hurricane…
Recognizing fight to end polio
Apopka City Hall was lit up red on Wednesday, October 24, in honor of Rotary Club International’s battle to rid the world of polio. The Apopka…
New Errol in question as developers, owners spar over money, legal issues
The proposed New Errol redevelopment project, which looked to revitalize the golf course and boost property values, continues to be stalled, and its future is in question. The estate…
Hospital, medical office buildings are likely near Wekiva Parkway
A possible hospital and medical office buildings that may be built near the Wekiva Parkway interchange at Kelly Park Road were part of the discussion Wednesday,…
For 32 years, the Optical Eyeland staff has provided quality eye care and superior service
Always caring and always informing…for 32 years, Optical Eyeland’s focus has been to be there to help preserve the health and care of your eyesight. Family…
WHS Regional girls golf qualifier
Wekiva High School girls golf team had its second ever regional qualifier in Ava Boornazian.
Break in season comes at a great time for Blue Darters
While the Apopka Blue Darters are 6-2 and have just defeated rival West Orange to take the top spot in District 8A-4, the Darters have fully…
Apopka High girls golf team qualifies for regional
The Region 3A-2 championship meet for golf among girls is set for Tuesday, October 23. And the Apopka Blue Darters are making the case to be included…
Wekiva takes care of business with District 8A-4 victory over Trojans
The Mustangs remained atop the power points standings for the wild-card berths into the FHSAA Class 8A postseason.
Summer at Camp CorralThe Apopka Chief
Thousands of kids from military families across the nation were given the chance to just be kids at a free week of camp. Camp Corral has…
Local students perform at festivalThe Apopka Chief
Two students from Apopka had a once-in-a-lifetime experience performing at the world’s largest arts festival this summer. Sophomore Rebecca Pennell and junior Alec Lacher were two of…
Splash pad ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
The splash pad at Kit Land Nelson Park opened Saturday, August 25, with a ribbon cutting and plenty of youngsters who were ready to test the…
Proposed project could have YMCAThe Apopka Chief
A mixed-use project that could include a YMCA is planned for an area northwest of the Wekiva Parkway’s interchange at U.S. Highway 441.
More housing development in worksThe Apopka Chief
Land is being cleared on the south side of Marshall Lake for the Lakeside subdivision, a 301-home development.
Foliage industry honoreeThe Apopka Chief
The Gene A. Batson award luncheon was held August 21 at Highland Manor in Apopka. The award is given by the Action Chapter of the Florida…
Angel Abbott helped teach others how to make a differenceThe Apopka Chief
Angel Mary Abbott, 27, was always determined to make a difference and teach people to look beyond her disability. She dreamed big and believed she could…
Lakes, rivers still on the rise as we continue to receive rainThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you had a good weekend and you got a chance to do some fishin’. The fishin’ is still doin’ good in most…
Cooler weather for us is likely still a few weeks awayThe Apopka Chief
Justin Newby shows off a bass he caught in a Central Florida lake. Hello Folks, Well, it looks like summer has returned for a few days. We…
Darters have plenty to clean up after preseason victoryThe Apopka Chief
As you might expect, Apopka Blue Darters football coach Rick Darlington had some good news and bad news out of his team’s preseason Kickoff Classic.