Apopka High School (AHS) announced its top 10 students of the 2018 graduating class. Sitting in the front row are, (l to r), Angelica Fernando, Cassidy…
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Apopka High debate team wins awards locally, at Harvard
The Apopka High School debate team has had numerous successes this year, competing in events locally and across the nation, including at Harvard University in Cambridge,…
Rock Springs Ridge honors first responders
The Rock Springs Ridge Homeowners Association recognized the Apopka firefighter of the year and the law enforcement officer of the year on Tuesday, April 3. Shown…
Apopka Police Department welcomes two more officers
Officer Nathan Tuck shakes hands with Mayor Joe Kilsheimer as Officer Robert Beary looks on. Read more on the two new officers on page 9A.
Voters will decide final City Council seat in April 10 runoff election
A runoff election to determine the winner of the Seat 2 race for the Apopka City Council will be held Tuesday, April 10. Polls in the…
Former Apopka finance director will be city administrator
A former Apopka finance director will be returning to the city as its top administrator. Edward Bass, who worked for the city of Apopka for 12…
City Council will have final meeting on New Errol proposal
The New Errol redevelopment project, which intends to save the golf course at Errol Estate from permanent closure, will go before the Apopka City Council for…
Stretch of Wekiva Parkway opens
City of Apopka officials joined others Saturday, March 31, for the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open a five-mile stretch of the Wekiva Parkway. Shown are, (l-r),…
Offense comes alive for Blue Darters
The Apopka Blue Darters baseball team broke out of its offensive doldrums in a big way Wednesday, April 4, with a seven-run second inning. They faced…
There’s a reason Optical Eyeland has been voted #1 Optical and Eyewear Business in Apopka
Always caring and always informing…Optical Eyeland’s focus is to preserve the health and care of your eyesight. The summer sun can take its toll on eyes,…
More voter information hits mailboxes of ApopkansThe Apopka Chief
Some Apopka voters had more than the usual items inside their mailboxes this week as both vote-by-mail ballots and new precinct cards were sent out to…
Top civilian employeeThe Apopka Chief
Dina Cedillo accepts the Civilian Employee of the Year plaque from Apopka Police Chief Mike McKinley during the Apopka Police Department’s award banquet held at the…
Property rezoning for school site gets first approval from City CouncilThe Apopka Chief
In one of the shortest meetings from this City Council over the past two years, Apopka’s governing body gave the first of two necessary approvals to…
Wekiva High graduate completes basic trainingThe Apopka Chief
U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Alexis S. Beaton graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. She is a 2014 graduate…
New Errol development team meets with city staff to go over detailsThe Apopka Chief
The New Errol development team met with the city of Apopka’s Development Review Committee (DRC) at the regular Wednesday, February 7, meeting at City Hall, to…
Apopka school employee finalist for awardThe Apopka Chief
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) selected Shawanza Dillard, a Lakeville Elementary School program assistant as one of the five finalists for the district’s 2018 Support Person…
With 30 years in business, J & K Automotive, Inc. proves great service goes a long wayThe Apopka Chief
J & K Automotive, Inc. is a total car care company offering services that range from a basic oil change to engine repair. They provide all…
Edith McIntire will celebrate 100th birthdayThe Apopka Chief
Those who know her admire her sweet smile and patience. She fears nothing and is always trusting in God.
Apopka mayoral candidates debate issues at packed houseThe Apopka Chief
Covering a wide array of topics including the city budget reserves, red light cameras, and campaign contributions, Apopka mayoral candidates -- incumbent Mayor Joe Kilsheimer and…
Christian school basketball team land playoff spots.The Apopka Chief
Christian Learning Academy (CLA), a private Christian school in Apopka, is in its second year of having varsity girls and varsity boys basketball.