Anthony Torres, (right), a student at Apopka Christian Academy, found out about The Next Step Ministry sponsored by First Baptist Church of Apopka and wanted to…
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AHS Theatre Department names leadership team
The Apopka High School Theatre Department has named its leadership team for the 2018-2019 school year. The team was elected by the Drama Club at its…
Summer at Camp Corral
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 festival
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 cutting
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 YMCA
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 works
Land is being cleared on the south side of Marshall Lake for the Lakeside subdivision, a 301-home development.
Foliage industry honoree
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 difference
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 rain
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…
Guards represent WHSThe Apopka Chief
Tanynia Richard (l) and Kyiermani Smith, Wekiva High School captains for guard, attended the Music N Motion Camp the weekend of June 22. The ladies represented…
Orange County calls on artists to apply for outdoor art exhibitionThe Apopka Chief
Artists are invited to submit work for the fourth annual Sculpture on the Lawn exhibition, an outdoor display featured at the entrance to the Orange County…
Mission team is raising money for their tripThe Apopka Chief
The Hallelujah Clown Mission Team will be selling hot dogs to help raise funds for a trip this summer to Montana to conduct Vacation Bible School…
Apopka police chief inspects officersThe Apopka Chief
As part of the process to keep its state accreditation, the Apopka Police Department holds annual inspections of its officers and their equipment, including vehicles, firearms,…
Twin scholarsThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva High School twins, Max DiRocco, class of 2018 salutatorian, and his sister, Alex DiRocco, ranked No. 3, earned two degrees from Valencia College in the…
Fireworks, music will highlight July 4 activitiesThe Apopka Chief
Independence Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 4, in Apopka with a night of fireworks, kids activities, and live music performances by legendary blues artists.
For 70 years, he’s been delivering the Gospel messageThe Apopka Chief
Flash forward to 2018 and Higginbotham finds himself noting 70 years in the ministry, preaching the Gospel in churches as a full-time pastor, but mostly serving…
Chamber of Commerce will hold political hob nob, straw poll event on July 10The Apopka Chief
The upcoming Political Hob Nob and Straw Poll will give the community the opportunity to meet candidates running for political office this election season.
More businesses aheadThe Apopka Chief
Plans for a new IHOP restaurant and an AutoZone auto parts store are beginning their way through the city approval process.
Church gets special exception for 5-acre parcelThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Planning Commission gave unanimous approval Tuesday, June 26, for a special exception to a church looking to build on a five-acre parcel on Appy…