On Monday, June 4, sheriff’s deputies went to a North Lake Pleasant Road home where the suspect, Paula Benson-Smith, 58, was in a verbal argument with…
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Family, friends say farewell to longtime VFW commander
Pallbearers carry Ortenzio “Artie” Vecchio’s casket out of Victory Church as law enforcement agents salute it following his funeral on June 5. Read more on page…
Apopka Chamber has a new business development and membership director
Holly Jordan Condrey has joined the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce as its new business development and membership director.
Fireworks on the Fourth event will feature two legendary blues artists
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Apopka with a big night of fireworks, kids activities and live music performances by legendary blues artists. Read more on…
Orange County solar co-op program
Michael Cohen, advisory board member for Solar United Neighbors, speaks with homeowners about the Orange County solar co-op program at the John Bridges Community Center in…
State makes funds available to keep garbage cans secure from bears
For the third year in a row, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is inviting local governments to apply for BearWise funding to help…
Cookoff champ
Cline Walters (c), a long-time Apopka resident, took first place in the Tastemasters BBQ SummerFest steak cookoff in Eustis. As a result, he is now entered…
OCPS may choose new AHS principal on June 12
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) intends to select the new principal of Apopka High School on Tuesday, June 12 while Matt Arnold, the current principal, gets…
Sheeler Auto Repair encourages preventive maintenance before hitting the road this summer
Summer’s high temperatures can take a toll on everyone and everything, including your vehicles. The extreme Florida heat can push a car past its limits, and…
Two Apopka teams win championships
A fairly strong presence during this year’s District 23 Tournament of Champions/Top Teams Tournament was continued by Apopka Little League.
First place finishers at track meetThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters girls 4x400-meter relay team won its Pepsi Relay in Gainesville earlier in April. The team ran the distance in 3 minutes, 45.95…
Houvouras wins 200th as Apopka High’s only flag football coachThe Apopka Chief
Matt Houvouras recorded his 200th victory as Apopka flag football coach.
Stretching out to make a play for her teamThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Blue Darters softball shortstop Kenzie Tracy dives and stretches out to catch a line drive Monday, April 9, during the team’s game against the Hagerty…
Apopka High student athletic trainersThe Apopka Chief
The athletic training student aides at Apopka High School placed in the top five of 19 Orange County Public Schools recently. Shown are, (l-r), front row,…
College signeeThe Apopka Chief
Orangewood Christian School basketball player Christian St. Germain of Apopka (c) is shown with his parents, Melinda and Patrick St. Germain on Wednesday, April 11, after…
College basketball playerThe Apopka Chief
Tyrone Perry (l) signed scholarship papers Wednesday, April 11, to play basketball at Lafayette College in Easton, Penn. Here, Perry sits with Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball…
Thirteen Blue Darters sign college scholarship papers this weekThe Apopka Chief
Thirteen Apopka High School student-athletes signed college scholarships on Wednesday, April 11, in a ceremony held in the school auditorium. Many family and friends joined the…
Two Blue Darters sign college scholarships for bowlingThe Apopka Chief
State championship rings were presented Wednesday, April 11, to the five-time state champ Apopka Blue Darters boys bowling team. Shown are, (l-r), coach Doug Campbell, coach…
Shooting victim’s family opens restaurant in his honorThe Apopka Chief
Wednesday, April 11, was a bittersweet day for the Honorato family. As the most recent members of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, the Honoratos hosted…
Volunteers will provide birding
information at Lake Apopka driveThe Apopka Chief
Volunteers from the Orange Audubon Society will be on the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive with spotting scopes and bird identification information on Sunday, April 29, from…