Kenard Lang has resigned as football coach at Wekiva High School. Athletic director Valerie Miyares confirmed his resignation on Thursday, January 7, and said Lang is…
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Hello Folks, I sure hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hopefully, 2016 will bring plenty of good times for everyone’s…
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Mayor Joe Kilsheimer stands on the city’s Leroy Gilliam Training Center property that borders another piece of property the city owns. Find out what residents have…
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Apopka Police Officer Hommy Velez holds a soft-shell snapping turtle just before releasing it at Dream Lake Park.
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About a dozen residents learned about Orange County’s new automated garbage and recycling service. Read more on the meeting and the new service in this week's…
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A red-shouldered hawk rests in a tree alongside the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on Christmas Day.
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James “Jim” Loomis Sr., owner of Loomis Family Funeral Home of Apopka, died December 23 in Nashville, Tenn. He was 71. Read more about Mr. Loomis…
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A confrontation at an Apopka-area house early this week left one man dead and his friend under arrest. Read more on what charges Phuc Nguyen was…
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Wilbert Bell of Apopka and his identical twin brother Thomas of Pennsylvania celebrated their 92nd birthday. Read more on the lives of the twins in this…
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The North Orange Branch Library is displaying “Star Wars”--themed art by Winter Park-based painter NEHS. The “Star Wars” artwork characters include stormtroopers and villains Emperor Palpatine…
Man’s body foundThe Apopka Chief
Crime scene technicians from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office remove the body of Angel Miguel Cruz, 19, whom deputies said was shot. Read more on where…
Pancake cookers extraordinaireThe Apopka Chief
Some of the Rotarians cooking pancakes at the annual Rotary Pancake Supper held at Apopka High School gather for a picture. Shown are, (l-r), Bill Arrowsmith,…
Local artist starts project of statues honoring late mayorThe Apopka Chief
“He really loved the city and the people in it, and there is a very quiet strength in him that I’d like to bring out,” Peter…
South Apopka cleanupThe Apopka Chief
Orange County and local organizations participated in the cleanup of South Apopka from 10th Street to 18th Street. This marked the second collaboration between local organizations…
AHS students to perform adaptation of classic storyThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka High School Drama Department will present E.B. White’s classic children’s story “Charlotte’s Web,” adapted by Joseph Robinette. Dates and ticket information can be found…
Musician meets Wekiva High School students, talks music careerThe Apopka Chief
Howie Dorough (center, in black t-shirt), member of male vocal group the Backstreet Boys and graduate of Edgewater High School, poses with students of Wekiva High…
Senior wins MLK AwardThe Apopka Chief
Senior Gavin Johnson was selected as Apopka High School’s recipient of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award. With him are Michelle Taylor, his guidance counselor…
Elite Body Fitness and NutritionThe Apopka Chief
Elite Body Fitness and Nutrition had their ribbon cutting. The staff celebrated with Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce representatives and Mayor Joe Kilsheimer (in gray suit).
Blue Darters vs. Mustangs in district battleThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva’s Terrell Ware and Apopka’s Demetri Burch meet as Burch runs the ball for the Blue Darters. Which hometown team won this game? Read this article…
Metro Conference swimmerThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Blue Darters swimmer Emma Treadwell poses with her father, Warren Treadwell, earlier this week. She participated in the Metro Conference West Division swim meet. Find…