A small grocery store across the street from Phillis Wheatley Elementary School that not only sold alcohol but had other unsavory activities going on has been…
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Orange County Public Schools buys grocery store
Hob nob offers chance to meet candidates
Voters turned out to meet about 20 candidates face-to-face vying in local, statewide and federal political races at the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce’s Political Hob…
Grimando is appointed to oversee Wolf Lake Middle, too
Caroll Grimando, principal of Wolf Lake Elementary School for the 10 years that school has been in existence, has been tapped to be principal of Wolf…
Zellwood airport part of route in pilots race
Zellwood was a fly-by location for more than 100 women pilots in 55 planes during the 40th annual Air Race Classic (ARC), in which competitors began…
Sergeant retires from law enforcement career
An Apopka Police Department sergeant with a 53-year career in law enforcement including 10 years with the Apopka Police Department, has retired. Sergeant Robert Mark, Sr.…
Local meetings held
A check from the Northwest Orange Republican Women, Federated (NORWF) is presented to guest speaker Cynthia Graves. More details of NORWF's meet on page 3B. The…
Event offers AIDS testing, safe sex info.
The third annual HIV-AIDS informational and testing gathering was held. Numerous safe sex organizations had tables set up to provide... More information provided on page 4B…
Computer expert is NORWF’s July speaker
Retired business security expert and Apopka resident Robert Samson will be the guest speaker at the Northwest Orange Republican Women, Federated (NORWF) luncheon meeting. Event details are in…
City busy with cutting and construction
Where is this new SportClips Haircuts located? When is Wekiva Parkway scheduled to open? Answers to these questions are available in this week's Apopka Chief. Stay…
Apopkan charged in murder of roommateThe Apopka Chief
Charged with first-degree murder. In self-defense, but investigators said they found differently. Find out what happened happened between Paul Neff and Sean Davis in this week's…
Florida Highwaymen art is on displayThe Apopka Chief
The city is hosting a new art display with paintings from Florida Highwaymen member Robert Butler and his daughters. Find out how long the art will…
Apopka High School FFA compete at district contestThe Apopka Chief
The district contest for Career Development Event provide an opportunity for students to apply the real-world agricultural skills learned in the classroom. Find out if AHS…
Students learn and helpThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Christian Academy students visited the Museum of Science and Industry. Find out what they learned in this week's Apopka Chief. Apopka Memorial Middle School agricultural…
There’s nothing stinky about bio-solids businessThe Apopka Chief
Anuvia, a specialty fertilizer company that converts biosolids into plant nutrient products will have a grand opening of its first location and headquarters. Find out where…
Optometrist retires after years of serving communityThe Apopka Chief
Find out how many years Optometrist Dr. Christopher J. Esbensen, of Mid-Florida Eye Center served the community in this week's Apopka Chief.
Former Apopkan is operatic group’s new artistic directorThe Apopka Chief
Read about former Apopka resident Gabriel Preisser experience and what he will bring to Opera Orlando in this week's Apopka Chief.
High school debate team has strong monthsThe Apopka Chief
Read more about the Apopka High School debate team's achievements in this week's Apopka Chief.
Eagle Scout scores on projectThe Apopka Chief
Find out what complex was improved by Eddy Osegueda's Eagle Scout project in this week's Apopka Chief.
Slurp Shack cuts ribbonThe Apopka Chief
The city and Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce representatives welcomed Slurp Shack. Find out the location on page 3B.