The first of two necessary steps to bring a developer on board for the long-awaited town center was approved by the City Council. Find out what…
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Sales pact for town center approved; second vote still needed
MLK parade honors legacy of Civil Rights promoter
The community celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a one-hour parade. Read more about the after-parade program honoring King’s memory…
Beth Sindler dies
Read more about Beth Sindler's life, wife of Bob Sindler, former Orange County commissioner and state representative in this week's Apopka Chief.
Orlando Magic awards checks to two local non-profits
Two organizations with strong ties to the Apopka area were among 18 groups that were awarded checks. Hope CommUnity Center was one of the recipients. Read…
Program aims to educate public on black bear safety
Stephanie Williams, Central Florida Zoo’s director of education (blue shirt), and Apopka Lieutenant Carol McMaster take audience questions about co-existing with black bears. Become black bear…
Multi-class reunion to be held for Apopka HS alumni
A multi-class reunion for graduates of Apopka High School will be held. Get details on this upcoming reunion in this week's Apopka Chief.
Former Apopka-area teacher charged
Find out what Donald M. Sharp was charged with and read about the investigation on page 7A in this week's Apopka Chief.
Wekiva hires Edgewater coach to lead football team
“After five seasons at Edgewater, I felt it was time to take on a new challenge and opportunity,” Coach Rich Bedesem said. Read more on the…
Mustangs face West Orange in District 8A-3 contest
Swift and decisive was how the Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball team played at the District 8A-3 game against West Orange. Find out which team won this…
Darters play against Evans and Dr. Phillips
Which team has a tough schedule to keep up with? Which of these teams fell to its opponents? Find out in this week's Apopka Chief.
Chair of county GOP committee will speak at the NORWF November lunchThe Apopka Chief
The Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated will present guest speaker Kathy Gibson.
Church Fall FestivalThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Police Officer Cynthia Hall and City Council Commissioner Sam Ruth pose with some of the children in front of the specially wrapped police vehicle pomoting…
Wolf Lake ES gets sweet winThe Apopka Chief
Faculty and staff of Wolf Lake Elementary School were treated to a cupcake party for being voted “Favorite School” by local parents on Macaroni Kid Apopka-Maitland…
Blue Darters land berth in state bowling finalsThe Apopka Chief
“The coaches were very happy with the performance during the preliminary round,” Blue Darters coach Todd Hauser said. Read more on their performance, particularly that Pete…
Apopka High freshman football team completes seasonsThe Apopka Chief
Although all varsity coaches help out with the freshman team on game days, the one constant through the 10-year stretch...is coach Rodney Hodges.
Apopka Darters play against Evans TrojansThe Apopka Chief
DeShawn Massey gets around an Evans player. Massey rushed for 156 yards, giving him 1,008 for the season. Read the outcome of this game.
Wekiva girls basketball among bluebloods of sportThe Apopka Chief
Coach Tommie Butts had an immediate impact on the Wekiva Mustangs girls basketball program when became coach three years ago.
Apopka girls volleyball face West Orange in regional semisThe Apopka Chief
Alexis Gosha slams the ball during the regional semifinal match.
New Miss Apopka will be crownedThe Apopka Chief
Miss Apopka Sarah Davis will crown her successor at The Miss Apopka Scholarship Pageant. Mary Sullivan, president of the Miss Florida Pageant, will be attending the…
Two women found deadThe Apopka Chief
Orange County sheriff’s deputies were investigating a scene where two women were found fatally shot on Canterclub Trail in the Apopka area.