Roderick “Rod” Love, (l), accept his award as the 2018 Humanitarian of the Year at the 18th annual Marvin C. Zanders Community Love Recognition Banquet. Next…
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Community honors businessman as Humanitarian of Year
Proposal for downtown Apopka-only police officer hits a snag
A proposal to fund a police officer who would serve solely in the downtown Apopka area in a special taxing district was put on hold Wednesday,…
More voter information hits mailboxes of Apopkans
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 employee
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 Council
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 training
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 details
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 award
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 way
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 birthday
Those who know her admire her sweet smile and patience. She fears nothing and is always trusting in God.
It’s beginning to look a lot like…The Apopka Chief
Christmas decorations went up at City Hall this week as workers wrapped the front columns.
First Baptist Church of Apopka will hold a country, bluegrass, gospel concertThe Apopka Chief
The Isaacs, a family country and bluegrass gospel music group, will hold a concert at First Baptist Church of Apopka. Great Day, an Apopka-based family southern…
Flying high on learningThe Apopka Chief
Recently, Apopka High School teacher Mike MacWithey’s aerospace class traveled to the National Business Aviation Association’s conference at the Orange County Convention Center.
Moore wins re-election to School BoardThe Apopka Chief
Incumbent Orange County School Board member Christine Moore easily won re-election to a third four-year term this week, defeating challenger Matthew Fitzpatrick by more than 11…
AHS girls soccer battles OlympiaThe Apopka Chief
Tatiana Schaeflein kicks the ball for the Apopka Blue Darters girls soccer team. The Darters and Titans battled for a win.
Wekiva HS dancers land spots in all-county dance companyThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva High School Dance Team attended the Dance Exposé at Dr. Phillips High School, participated in master classes, rehearsals, and an adjudicated performance.
Wekiva plays East River in final regular-season gameThe Apopka Chief
But the large margin and being a Class 8A postseason team didn’t change the overall performance being rather disappointing in the eyes of the coaching staff.
Keeping gopher tortoises from harmThe Apopka Chief
Several gopher tortoises were rescued from a development site behind Wekiva River Walk along Wekiwa Springs Road. David Whitney of Universal Engineering Services was in charge…
Hitt returns to Apopka as city’s development directorThe Apopka Chief
In the midst of a continuously flourishing city that includes the redevelopment of its downtown area, Jim Hitt has returned to his old position as Apopka’s…
Apopka firefighters present checkThe Apopka Chief
Apopka firefighters presented a check to the Armando Borjas Jr. Scholarship fund.