The upcoming Political Hob Nob and Straw Poll will give the community the opportunity to meet candidates running for political office this election season.
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Political hob nob will take place on July 10 at community center
City faces either cutting services or finding more funds for budget
With the Apopka City Council getting its first look at the proposed city budget at a workshop on Thursday, July 5, there are at least a…
Fireworks cancellation has social media abuzz
The lead singer for the Tommy Z band points as he speaks to the crowd at the city’s Independence Day event.
Firefighters honor 9/11 fallen with trek up 80 floors
Fourteen members of the Apopka Fire Department, including Chief Chuck Carnesale, traveled to New York City last weekend to participate in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb…
Looking for great summer fun for your kids? Enroll them in KidzDance Summer 2018 camp!
This summer, your kids can still register and dance every day to weekly themed activity pods, team game pods, field trips, and arts and crafts! KidzDance…
Not-so-breaking news: It’s officially hot this summer
Hello Folks, It’s official; summer is here. It officially began a week ago Thursday and it’s heatin’ up really quickly. It’s not so bad if you…
DPAA – the agency that works to find remains of MIAs/POWs
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) is an agency within the United States Department of Defense whose mission is to recover missing personnel who are listed…
Public safety is top priority for state wildlife, game commission
Alligators become more active during warm weather months, and it’s not uncommon to see them throughout the state. Most interactions consist of seeing alligators at a…
More Apopka Little League teams begin all-star play
Featuring two teams playing from the perspective of Apopka Little League, all-star competition transitions from district to sectional championship tournaments this weekend.
Several Apopka Blue Darters softball players land postseason accolades, including All-State honors
Several Apopka Blue Darters softball players have reaped postseason honors after the team fashioned a 20-6 record and finished fourth in Florida in a Class 9A…
District tournament semifinal game postponed as lights go out during Blue Darters-Patriots contestThe Apopka Chief
Normally, rain plays havoc with baseball games, but Wednesday, May 2, it wasn’t Mother Nature that caused issues in a District 9A-3 tournament semifinal contest between…
Staying hydratedThe Apopka Chief
Players take a break to get water Monday, April 30, during spring practice for the Apopka Blue Darters football team. The Blue Darters hold spring practice…
Senior night is perfect for Apopka baseballThe Apopka Chief
For the eight seniors on the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team, their final home game of the regular season couldn’t have had a better outcome.
Grandmother’s story of pain and triumph inspires authorThe Apopka Chief
Dr. LaToya Hicks, an Apopka High School graduate currently residing in Atlanta, Ga., will host a signing event for her book “Life Ain’t Been No Crystal…
WHS agriscience magnet students tour Kennedy Space CenterThe Apopka Chief
On Wednesday April 25, Wekiva High School went on a field trip to the Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island.
Denim day for awarenessThe Apopka Chief
Apopka City Hall participates in the Victim Service Center’s “Denim Day” on Wednesday, April 25, to raise awareness about sexual assault and to show support for…
APD secretary retiresThe Apopka Chief
After 27 years working for the Apopka Police Department (APD), Shari Major, 57, celebrated with a retirement party on Friday, April 27 at the APD building,…
WHS student to attend educational program in Costa RicaThe Apopka Chief
A Wekiva High School sophomore has been accepted and will be spending part of her summer on a Service, Hike, and Homestay Outward Bound educational program…
Camp Thunderbird summer camp spots availableThe Apopka Chief
Representatives of Camp Thunderbird, located at 909 E. Welch Rd., Apopka, announced this week that there are still open spots at several of its 2018 camp…
Cookies ‘n’ Milk with a CopThe Apopka Chief
Children enjoy being read to at Cookies ‘n’ Milk with a Cop which was held Saturday, April 21 at the North Orange Library Branch in Apopka.…