Over the weekend, the Apopka Police Department was invited to Pleasant View Baptist Church for a Law Enforcement Appreciation event. Members of the church met Chief…
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There is a little more than a week left until school starts in Orange County on Monday, August 13. Lyle Heinz, the new principal of Apopka High…
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These Apopka police officers were honored Wednesday, August 1, at the Apopka City Council meeting. The Federal Bureau of Investigation awarded them certificates in appreciation for…
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A new bear management ordinance that has been given the first of two needed approvals would put the city of Apopka in line to receive a…
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A truck hauling rocks fell on its side Thursday, August 2, after a collision with a box truck at the interchange of State Road 429 (Wekiva…
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In an effort to ensure the Apopka Police Department is prepared for a school-based emergency, Chief Mike McKinley attended a scenario-based exercise on Tuesday, July 31,…
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As part of the three-day operation, Sgt. Harmon, dressed in plain clothes, crossed Piedmont-Wekiwa Road on the north side crosswalk of the road’s intersection with U.S.…
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Senior flute player Marcela Zaragoza looks at the drum major Monday, July 30, during band camp for the Apopka Blue Darters marching band. The group has…
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By Peter Zimmermann StarChild Academy Owner If you have a young child, your thoughts will soon be turning towards kindergarten. But will your…
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Hello Folks, We have rain. Last summer, we were prayin’ for rain and this summer we are gettin’ plenty of rain. I’m not complainin’ because I know it…
Those who gave all are rememberedThe Apopka Chief
A Memorial Day service was held Monday, May 28, to remember those who died in service to our country. Sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars…
Retired city commissioner Billie Dean serves community in many waysThe Apopka Chief
Although Billie Dean had been City Council commissioner for 24 years, from 1994 until April of this year, the first time he ran for a seat…
Time for a celebrationThe Apopka Chief
Seniors at Wekiva High School were in a celebratory mood Tuesday, May 29, when they graduated during commencement exercises held at UCF Arena. For more on…
Water district preparing lands for hurricane seasonThe Apopka Chief
With subtropical storm Alberto having already swept through the Florida panhandle and hurricane season arriving today, Friday, June 1, the St. Johns River Water Management District…
A.O.K. Tire Mart is prepared to make sure you are ready for your family tripThe Apopka Chief
Spring has arrived, and the team at A.O.K. Tire Mart wants to make sure your family trip is a safe one. Make sure your vehicle is…
Three Apopka High athletes sign scholarshipsThe Apopka Chief
Three Apopka High School student-athletes signed college scholarships Tuesday, May 22, in the AHS auditorium. Shown are, (l-r), seated, basketball player Rodney Lubin, who signed with…
Wekiva passes spring test with victory over EdgewaterThe Apopka Chief
Spring Classics (the contests ending spring practice) are the first action against a live opponent.
Local Special Olympics team continues to earn championshipsThe Apopka Chief
Last weekend, the Apopka Seahawks Unified Special Olympics soccer team won the state championship at ESPN Wide World of Sports. It is the third team that…
Darters end spring drills with three-team jamboreeThe Apopka Chief
The Blue Darters played host Deltona Pine Ridge for two quarters, then faced Orange City University for two quarters. Pine Ridge and University then took on…
Top soccer playersThe Apopka Chief
Three young men from Apopka will travel to North Carolina this summer to represent Florida in the US Youth Soccer Southern Regional Championships for a second…