A residential development with more than 750 single-family housing, townhouses, and apartments is expected to be under construction some time later this year about a half-mile…
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Planned development would have more than 750 residences
City, county working toward new fire/rescue agreement
If negotiations are successful, the Apopka Fire Department will, later this year, take over a portion of the area of northern Orange County currently covered by…
Errol benefactor, Larry Klein, dies at age 93
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 debater
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 Services
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’
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 sports
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 safety
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 hazards
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 rivers
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…
Breakfast speaker will urge steadfastnessThe Apopka Chief
History is filled with individuals who changed its course for the better by going against the tides of popular opinion, often ending up alone and with…
Plaques of appreciationThe Apopka Chief
Former Apopka Mayor Joe Kilsheimer (l) and former Apopka City Commissioner Diane Velazquez were given plaques of appreciation Monday, April 23, at the board meeting of…
Apopka man, 76, charged in stabbingThe Apopka Chief
A 76-year-old Apopka man has been charged with attempted second degree murder and aggravated battery after police said he stabbed his neighbor while the two men…
Former Apopka teacher’s appeal is deniedThe Apopka Chief
A former teacher at Apopka Memorial Middle School lost her final chance at keeping her job this week when the Fifth District Court of Appeals voted…
Water district will note wildlife driveThe Apopka Chief
Averaging about 10,000 visitors each month, the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive will celebrate its third anniversary since opening in May…
Restaurant, auto parts store hope to open by year’s endThe Apopka Chief
City of Apopka staff members, meeting as the Development Review Committee (DRC), discussed those two proposals, along with several others, on Wednesday, April 25, as they…
Specks still bitin’, but will be moving deeper as weather warmsThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We had another cool front come through town last weekend. After the rain and wind, we had bluebird skies on Monday, which meant…
Kidzdance summer 2018 camp enrollment is now open!The Apopka Chief
Dance every day, along with weekly theme activity pods, team game pods, field trips, and arts and crafts! KidzDance is pleased to announce Summer Camp…
Blue Darters down Mustangs in rain-delayed gamesThe Apopka Chief
When meeting last Friday, April 13, the scores were indicative of the seasons being posted by the Wekiva Mustangs and Apopka Blue Darters. By 11-1 and 12-3 scores, Apopka swept the doubleheader.
Wekiva Mustangs honor flag football senior playersThe Apopka Chief
Senior Wekiva flag football team players honored on Wednesday, April 18, prior to the squad’s 27-0 victory over Winter Park are, (l-r), Iyanna Johnson (21), Jasmine Zackery…