Plans for a new IHOP restaurant and an AutoZone auto parts store are beginning their way through the city approval process.
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Church gets special exception for 5-acre parcel
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…
Three Apopka Blue Darter baseball players reap postseason accolades
Three Apopka Blue Darter baseball players have landed postseason honors.
More Little League teams start summer all-star action
With a record of year-to-year success for Apopka Little League, anticipation and expectations were once again the order of the day as All-Star play approached.
Mysterious silver cups are found in City Hall kitchen
A mystery abounds regarding some ceremonial silver cups that were found this week in boxes at City Hall, but until the story behind the cups and…
Be considerate of pets during Fourth of July festivities
Although fireworks can be fun and exciting, experts say that it is important that pet owners understand the effects fireworks often have on animals. These displays…
Miss Apopka send-off
The Apopka community gathered on Tuesday, June 19, 5-7 p.m., to send off Miss Apopka, Lindsay Bettis to the upcoming Miss Florida Competitions in Lakeland, June…
Bikes for the needy
The Apopka Police Department (APD) represented by Deputy Chief, Randy Fernandez (l) and Paul Murphy of Apopka Fire Department (r) joined forces with Rusty’s Bicycle Recycle,…
Rotary installation
Apopka Rotary Club held its installation and appreciation dinner Friday, June 15, 2018, at Highland Manor. District Governor Ron Janssen installed new president Dave Rothfeld, 2018-19,…
Look of proposed hotel gets scrutiny from city officials
The look of the Hilton Garden Inn that is proposed for the Apopka city center was scrutinized. Find out what commissioners said in this week’s Apopka…
Mustangs play for first flag football district championshipThe Apopka Chief
During recent history, several Wekiva Mustang teams have claimed a first district championship. Did the football team?
AHS football awardsThe Apopka Chief
At its annual banquet on Saturday, April 21, the Apopka Blue Darters football team gave out the Theodis McMiller Award and the Phil King Award.
Walk Like MADDThe Apopka Chief
Apopka’s police and fire departments participated in the Walk Like MADD fundraiser Saturday, April 21, at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs, where Apopka first responders…
Student sits down with new mayor, talks about his plansThe Apopka Chief
Just about a month ago, Mr. Nelson won the mayoral race over Mr. Joe Kilsheimer who just last term, ended former mayor John Land’s historic 61…
Shaping up while sitting downThe Apopka Chief
Participants do chair exercises at the 12th annual City of Apopka Health and Fitness Fair on Saturday, April 21, at the Fran Carlton Center. Other highlights…
NORWF hosts candidateThe Apopka Chief
The North Orange Republican Women, Federated (NORWF) entertained guest speaker Senator Denise Grimsley on Thursday, April 19, at the Tavern in Rock Springs Ridge, where over…
A spring formalThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Christian Academy (ACA) students attended the Spring Formal. The dance was held Saturday, April 21 and was themed “Light Up the Night”. The Spring Formal…
Festival vendor one of few to stand out with metalworkThe Apopka Chief
Of the dozens of artists and crafters that will exhibit at the 57th annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29,…
Loaves & Fishes raises close to $12K with walk benefitThe Apopka Chief
To date, Loaves & Fishes’ annual Walk for Hunger raised a total of $11,854, and attracted 77 walkers to participate.
Wekiva High School sings it outThe Apopka Chief
On Thursday, April 19, Wekiva High School held its annual spring concert in the school auditorium. Above, a student soloist sings while the high school choir…