Preliminary work began a couple of weeks ago on the resurfacing of U.S. Highway 441 in Apopka. Read more on this traffic pattern change.
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Peery, Martin plan to wed early 2018
Kristin Peery, daughter of John and Grace Peery of Apopka, and Austin Martin, son of Tim and Dina Martin of Apopka, are engaged.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida gets a new communications director
New marketing and communications director Betsy Rogers Owens has joined Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, which serves the children of Apopka at its branch.
New apartments being built for low-income seniors 55 and older
A $10-million residential community for low-income tenants 55 years old and older is currently going up on 13th Street in Apopka.
Artist’s Haitian, African-American heritage influences artwork
Belina Buisson-Wright, a native Floridian, is a self-taught artist who believes her ability to paint is a God-given gift, according to her biography. See her story…
Florida Hospital hosts a sneak peek of campus
The contractor and hospital staff invited business professionals and city dignitaries, some of whom are members of the hospital advisory board, for a special sneak peek…
Apopka’s 9-11 Memorial coming together
Construction of Apopka’s 9-11 memorial proceeded Friday, July 29, despite intense summer heat and a sudden rainstorm. Boy Scout Christian Lamphere patiently assisted as workers poured…
City Council staff revisits development review fee structure
The City Council granted its consensus to city staff so it could review the development review fee structure – which has not been re-evaluated since 1993…
Moore seeks third term with OCPS board
Christine Moore of Apopka is seeking a third term on the Orange County School Board. Moore has three challengers in her bid for re-election to the…
Local groups meet, award is givenThe Apopka Chief
Which local clubs elected new officers? What award did Kendra King, formerly of Apopka, honor David Mullins of the Union County, Ga. with? Answers to these…
Mustangs end spring practice with gameThe Apopka Chief
The final item marking progress during spring football practice was checked off by Wekiva, under a new coaching staff, moving from the intangible to live action…
Darters to play in spring jamboree in KissimmeeThe Apopka Chief
Apopka will play in a spring jamboree to end spring practice. But for the first time in many seasons, Apopka will end the spring with two…
Apopka Little League teams play in tourneyThe Apopka Chief
Little League teams began their foray into the Top Teams/ Tournament of Champions with mixed success. "When we didn’t hit the ball, we made sure their…
Apopka girl signs track and field scholarshipThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High senior Abby Foster signed scholarship papers to be on the women’s track and field team at... "Athletically, she is looking forward to competing." Find…
AMMS track participate in competitionThe Apopka Chief
Members of the Apopka Memorial Middle School boys and girls track teams participated in the Orange County middle school track championship. Find out where the teams…
Fishin’ was great last weekend during the time for full moonThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great weekend and you got a chance to do some fishin’. We had the full moon and the fishin’,…
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