The Apopka Police Department is inviting community members to join them for free coffee and conversation, “Coffee with a Cop.” Get more details on this event.
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Jim Loomis remembered for his love of life and taking risks
James “Jim” Loomis Sr. made sure that the Loomis family had a strong presence in the community. Read about the life of Mr. Jim Loomis in…
Celebrating the seventh annual Apopka MLK parade
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade will have highlights such as appearances by dignitaries and organizations and a program that will celebrate King’s memory.…
Going to be big Florida gators?
These baby alligators were among a group of about a dozen seen recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Read more on the lake in this…
Painting 1,000 chairs before 100 years is Nelson’s desire
To Kris Nelson, an artist from Mount Dora, a chair is a storyteller she creates with whimsical colors, scenes and even props she glues to the…
Morris, retired art teacher, creates art in many media
“It’s whatever I’m in the mood for (to create),” Rosali Morris said. “I just don’t have a specific genre. Read more on Rosali and when her…
JOY
DECEMBER 25, 2015 PG-13 , 2 hr 4 min Comedy Drama JOY is the story of a family across four generations and the woman who rises…
City invites youth to sign up for summer workers program’s 2nd year Apopka area high schoo
Apopka area high school juniors and seniors are invited to sign up for the 2016 Apopka Youth Works summer employment program, which first launched in summer…
Orange County agencies rescue dog on Christmas Eve
Three agencies have united to bring a Christmas Eve miracle to one local dog, and hopes another miracle will come in the form of an adoptive…
AHS basketball will honor its ‘62 state-title team
It may be hard for younger fans of Apopka Blue Darters sports programs to realize, but Apopka High used to be known – a few decades…
Specks are startin’ to bite in area lakes, riversThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great week and you had a chance to do some fishin’. The weather is gettin’ cooler and this weekend…
Specks are startin’ to bite in area lakes, riversThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great week and you had a chance to do some fishin’. The weather is gettin’ cooler and this weekend…
Cooper Sports Complex nearing its opening dateThe Apopka Chief
An 18-month construction odyssey is nearing an end as Cooper Sports Complex will have its first big event in about a month with a volleyball tournament.…
Work progresses on Wekiva ParkwayThe Apopka Chief
With a view looking north from Yothers Road just west of Plymouth-Sorrento Road, this picture shows some of the clearing done for a portion of the…
Hospital constructionThe Apopka Chief
Construction cranes are dotting the skyline where the new Florida Hospital Apopka campus is being built. Read more on the construction on page 1A.
Loaves & Fishes wraps up expansion projectThe Apopka Chief
After four months of construction, Loaves & Fishes finally wrapped up its expansion project. Read more on Loaves & Fishes and the major expansions to its…
Shade structures, sidewalks among improvements to complexThe Apopka Chief
Construction was set to begin this week for new improvements to Apopka’s Northwest Recreation Complex on Jason Dwelley Parkway. Read about the improvements to be made…
Dance groups from KidzDance will perform at Miss Apopka PageantThe Apopka Chief
Three dance teams from KidzDance will return for the second straight year to entertain throughout the Miss Apopka Scholarship Pageant.
Generations of pancake eatersThe Apopka Chief
Former Apopka Rotarian Jim Wade (r) and his family enjoyed the annual Rotary Pancake Supper at Appoka High School.
Wekiva High receives grantsThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva High School received a grants from the OCPS Foundation. Shown with WHS Principal Michele Erickson (second from right) are, (l-r), Christine Goussyra, David Hill, Robert…