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…
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Shooting victim’s family opens restaurant in his honor
Volunteers will provide birding
information at Lake Apopka drive
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…
Artist makes pictures pop with neckties
For area artist Debra Vineyard, men’s neckties are not just fashion accessories. They’re also an art medium.
Apopka Art & Jazz Festival was a success
Wolf Lake Middle School Band played during the festival. Area schools performed about every 20 minutes.
Build a house, make it a home
Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County and Greater Apopka kicked off Women Build 2018 on Saturday, April 7, with the construction of a Jerome Way home,…
Apopka student stars in a university production of “The Fantasticks”
An Apopka native will star in the William Carey University’s production of “The Fantasticks” on April 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m., and April 21 at…
New Errol gets City Council approval
The New Errol redevelopment project that is meant to save the golf course at Errol Estate from permanent closure, won Apopka City Council’s approval at the…
Planning Commission gives OK to 143 homes near Lake Apopka
The Apopka Planning Commission unanimously recommended approved the Phase 1 plat of a single-family subdivision development proposed for south of a nursery, west and north of…
Former store owner, Wayne Blackwelder passes away
Wayne Blackwelder, former owner of an Apopka department store, died Saturday, April 7. He was 78.
Nolan vs Velazquez in runoff for final council seat
The runoff election for the Apopka City Council Seat 2 between challenger Alice Nolan and incumbent City Commissioner Diane Velazquez was held Tuesday April 10. Who…
Associates in Dermatology has been Apopka’s local dermatology practice for the last five yearsThe Apopka Chief
“From practice to research and outreach, I’ve devoted my career to one goal,” says Dr. Steppie, a board-certified physician with residencies in internal medicine,…
Warmer weather means specks are bitin’ in area lakesThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, the weather is warmin’ up and we got some rain on Super Bowl Sunday so all is well for catchin’ some fish. Folks…
State runner-upThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva High School’s cheer team received runner-up recognition in the small squad, non-tumbling division in the FHSAA State Cheerleading Competition that took place in Gainesville.
Nine Blue Darters sign scholarshipsThe Apopka Chief
Posing after signing their papers are, (l-r), Shaderrick Bradford, Boris Lewis, Chance Bush, Ed Montilus, Spyncer Chamber, head coach Rick Darlington, Steve Billings-Larson, William Barnes, Drez…
Two football, four total sign scholarships at Wekiva HighThe Apopka Chief
Two athletes from other sports joined two football players for signing day on Wednesday, February 7. Shown are, (l-r), Courtney Chisholm, Barry University softball; Brandon Williams,…
Mustangs honor girls basketball seniorsThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs girls basketball team honored its seniors on Thursday, February 1. Shown with family, coaches, and school administrators are seniors, (l-r), Lyanna Johnson, Rowan…
Apopka plays against Lake Mary in regional soccer actionThe Apopka Chief
Kristen Khouri’s hair blocks her vision for an instant during the game.
Wekiva High School splits two games in one weekThe Apopka Chief
Jeremy Johnson drives toward the bucket in the game against Leesburg. Find out which team won this game.
Apopka Blue Darters girls basketball team honors seniorsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters girls basketball team honored its seniors Wednesday, January 31, in the team’s 39-29 victory over University High. The seniors are, (l-r), Antaneisha…
1,000-point scorerThe Apopka Chief
Christian St. Germain of Apopka, a basketball player at Orangewood Christian School of Maitland, hit the 1,000 mark for his career on Saturday, February 3, in…