Scott D. Howat, Orange County Public Schools chief communications officer, was named an honoree of PRNEWS’s 2024 People of the Year, according to a Monday, August…
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Only nine months after breaking ground at the Apopka City Center, Miller’s Ale House will open its first Apopka location, which will add 115 new jobs…
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The GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club presented Stella Swanberg her 50-year pin of membership in the club.
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Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great weekend and hopefully you got a chance to get on the water. I know lots of folks enjoyed…
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When state blueblood – Edgewater Eagles defeated the Wekiva Mustangs by a convincing score of 43-6 on Tuesday, September 3, two schools of thought were confirmed…
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Once again, our Blue Darters squeaked by with a narrow 6-0 victory over the Evans Trojans last week Friday, August 30. There was just one scoring…
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Quarterback Brian Dillard announced his presence to the high school football landscape with a performance of 241 total yards and against the Wekiva Mustangs. In his…
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September 20, 2024 Virginia “Ginny” Faith Roller, 84, of Apopka, passed away on September 5, 2024. Mrs. Roller was born on March 27, 1940 in Philadelphia,…
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After graduating in 1986 from Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, Calif. – which included three years of internal medicine – Dr. Dean Behner moved to…
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Wolf Lake Elementary School had ribbon cutting, Friday, August 23, for this interactive play village complete with buildings such as police, fire department, city hall, and…
County is ‘building better together,’ says DemingsThe Apopka Chief
Residents and community leaders gathered at the Linda Chapin Theatre inside the Orange County Convention Center to hear Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings’ 2024 State…
Fire department starts youth campThe Apopka Chief
Monday kicked off the Apopka Youth Fire Experience at the Billie Dean Community Center Summer Camp.
Butler chain has the best fishingThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I’m in my office at home listenin’ to the rain hittin’ my house. It sounds so good. It looks like we are finally gonna…
A new age of high school sports: A look inside FHSAA NILThe Apopka Chief
Well, I’m sure you have heard about it by now, but the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) unanimously passed the Name Image and Likeness (NIL)…
Apopka Pop Warner is the foundation of Blue Darter footballThe Apopka Chief
This week I got to spend some time with the Apopka Pop Warner football program for their annual off-season conditioning. I saw the grassroots of Blue…
June 2024 ObituariesThe Apopka Chief
JUNE 21, 2024 Joan K. Alsup, 86, of Apopka, passed away on June 13, 2024. Joan was born in 1937 in Detroit, Michigan, to Charles and…
All Transmission World is a Total Car Care Shop serving trucks, cars, and company fleetsThe Apopka Chief
The school year has come to an end. For many people, this means summer vacations, trips to the mountains, camping excursions or simple weekend adventures. Whatever…
Vision Car Wash has grand openingThe Apopka Chief
Vision Car Wash held its grand opening on Friday, May 31, which included a tour of the facility.
Garden Club installs officersThe Apopka Chief
The Foliage Garden Club of Apopka Installs 2024-2025 Board.
OCPS leaders discuss district’s progress in State of SchoolsThe Apopka Chief
For the first time, OCPS superintendent Dr. Maria Vazqeuez and Orange County School Board Chair Teresa Jacobs share delivery of the 2024 State of the Schools…