Apopka Police Chief Mike McKinley (r) swears in new officers David Pitman (l) and Quinton Nedd. The two are the latest to join the Apopka Police…
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Wolf Lake schools get help for A/C
New pumps were installed at Wolf Lake Elementary school that will help provide better air conditioning for the school.
Protesting school’s rule
About a dozen protestors held signs and chanted Friday, August 17, in front of A Book’s Christian Academy, an Apopka private school, after a 6-year-old child…
Bear-resistant cart
This example of a bear cart that may soon be offered to some by the city of Apopka for garbage service is located in the atrium…
Water will flow at splash pad on weekends through mid-Oct.
The long-awaited Apopka splash pad will open Saturday, August 25, with a 10 a.m. ribbon cutting. Located at Kit Land Nelson Park off Park Avenue between…
Early voting ends Sunday as primary set for Tuesday
In Apopka, the early-voting site will be at the Apopka Community Center/VFW, 519 S. Central Avenue. As with the 14 other sites across Orange County, the…
School and fall sports are underway, so take advantage now of great savings at Optical Eyeland
Many people made their list of things to do and purchase in order to properly prepare their children for the school year. You’ve bought clothes, notebooks,…
You know about 911 – what about 811
Submitted by Lake Apopka Natural Gas District As summer comes to a close, you may have some home improvement projects to wrap up and check off…
Area fishin’ continues to be good
Nine-year-old Logan Edwards shows the 5-1/2-pound bass he caught using a Junebug speed worm. Hello Folks, It was another good weekend for fishin’. Folks were…
Mustangs dispatch two teams
After advancing to the state finals for the first time last season, the Wekiva Mustangs participated in a day of scrimmages last Saturday, August 11. Scrimmages…
Errol benefactor, Larry Klein, dies at age 93The Apopka Chief
Julian “Larry” Klein, the man who kept what is traditionally known as Errol Estate Country Club afloat through the past few years of financial issues, has…
Top national debaterThe Apopka Chief
Christopher Hamilton of Apopka High School shows off a gavel that is emblematic of his earning a spot as a finalist in the National Speech and…
For the best lawn care and landscaping, look no further than Abbott Lawn ServicesThe Apopka Chief
Abbott Lawn Services was founded in 2010, and is a family and locally owned and operated lawn care business headquartered in Apopka, Florida. They have two…
Keep yourself hydrated during hot summer months while fishin’The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Summer didn’t begin until Thursday, June 21. Well, that might be what the calendar says but it’s gettin’ hotter each day. It must be because I’m…
Wekiva Mustangs have breakout years in some sportsThe Apopka Chief
The Mustangs also won District 8A-4 title for the first time in the 11-year history of the school, and won three playoff games, landing a spot…
Optical Eyeland in Apopka offers quick tips for summer eye care and safetyThe Apopka Chief
It’s official – summer is here! Summer can take its toll on your eyes, whether it comes in the form of hay fever, chlorine in swimming…
Orlando Foot & Ankle Clinic brings awareness to summer shoe hazardsThe Apopka Chief
With summer now in full swing, Orlando Foot & Ankle Clinic would like you to be aware of the dangers of flip flop overuse. Below are…
Panfish and bass are all bitin’ in area lakes and riversThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you had a great weekend and, more importantly, that you got a chance to do some fishin’. The days are startin’ to…
Apopka High School baseball teams hosts camp for youngstersThe Apopka Chief
Showing good form, this camper eyes the ball as it rolls into his glove.
Remembering outstanding Apopka High baseball team 1968The Apopka Chief
The 1968 Apopka Blue Darters baseball team held a 50th-year reunion a few weeks ago, and Roger Franklin Williams will highlight the team today, Friday, June…