I recently got to sit down with the Blue Darter Football team’s starting quarterback Tyson Davison and talk to him about last season, off-season work, and…
Essential Eyecare and Optical’s new location is scheduled to open in JuneThe Apopka Chief
The momentum continues to build at Essential Eyecare & Optical to make quality eye care more accessible than ever before. “ With the construction of our…
62nd annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival had great weatherThe Apopka Chief
A section of the festival featured art by students from several schools in the Apopka area. Best of Show winner was Justina Trang of Apopka High…
AdventHealth Apopka 26.3 million investment increases bed countThe Apopka Chief
Expanding service offerings and rapid population growth have contributed to the need for additional capacity at the campus. Read more on page 13A.
Rotary Club donates to food pantryThe Apopka Chief
President Jon DeClue of the Apopka Rotary Club donates a $500 check to Jennifer Korkes of Apopka High School for its Darter Pantry, which helps feed…
Eagle Scout Project is for Apopka Fire Station No. 2The Apopka Chief
In a Thursday, April 25, post on the Apopka Fire Department’s (AFD) Facebook page, the AFD expressed gratitude to JP Hodgkins of Boy Scout Troop 10…
Anderson, Nesta take oath as city commissionersThe Apopka Chief
Newly elected Nadia L. Anderson and re-elected incumbent Nick Nesta were sworn in as city commissioners in the Tuesday, April 30, Oath of Office Ceremony in…
Festival’s opening ceremonyThe Apopka Chief
The 62nd Apopka Art and Foliage Festival showcased the work of juried artisans and crafters, and top foliage growers. The event was held at Kit Land…
Manor continues operations despite being on marketThe Apopka Chief
As the Hilton Garden Inn and the Highland Manor await new owners, Steve Gunter, whose company Events by Dubsdread runs the Manor, is reassuring clients that…
No Money in FWC budget to spray hydrilla in Lake TohoThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is havin’ a great week. The weather has been good, but we need some rain. The lakes are gettin’ a little…
Alyssa Novoa’s journey to a full ride scholarship to Valdosta StateThe Apopka Chief
Former Blue Darter and Apopka Tennis Star, Alyssa Novoa, was one of the multitude of student-athletes who signed to play sports and continue their education at…






















