A red-shouldered hawk rests in a tree alongside the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on Christmas Day.
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Funeral home director dies
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…
Local man arrested
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…
Apopka man, twin have 92nd birthday
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…
Artist awakens Force of ‘Star Wars’ with library display
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…
Loaves & Fishes
Citizens on Patrol helper Jim (right) is pictured with Devora Norton, one of Loaves & Fishes’ clients, outside the Loaves & Fishes building.
Veterans raise money for gift cards
The Zellwood Station Veterans Club raised money to buy $25 Walmart gift cards for veterans at the Apopka Walmart. The fundraiser’s particpating veterans are (l to…
Shop with a Cop helps children buy toys
About 50 children participated in Shop with a Cop with the Apopka Police Department. Find out what amount they were allowed to purchase up to.
Cleanup time
Coca-Cola Refreshments in Apopka conducted a roadway cleanup along West Orange Avenue. The employees involved with the project are, (l-r), Ernesto Del Valle, Louis Munnigh, Jessica…
Blue Darters participate in 16-team tournament
Read on the Darter's performance in the Hitchcock’s Challenge boys basketball tournament and find out how they placed and who they defeated overall in the tournament.
Apopka High bowling seniorsThe Apopka Chief
Shown with coaches and family members are the seniors on the Apopka Blue Darters boys and girls bowling teams. See this photo on page 1A.
Darters play in district final against West OrangeThe Apopka Chief
Alexis Gosha returns a shot for the Darters during the match against West Orange. Read more on this game and find out which team won. See…
Blue Darters face Mustangs in district volleyball semifinalThe Apopka Chief
Apopka’s Nicole Dominguez returns a Wekiva shot during the district semifinal match. Get the inside scoop on this game on page 7C.
Apopka High girls soccer team seeks deeper playoff runThe Apopka Chief
Princess Salazar heads the ball away from the goal during the preseason game against Timber Creek. Read up on the team's accomplishments and the outcome of…
Local house torn down after many city code violationsThe Apopka Chief
Nancy Goode watched with a smile as the city tore down a house that she says was a neighborhood nuisance. Find out why the house was…
Political panel discusses issuesThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a political panel where political and policy experts discussed issues affecting residents on a local and state level at…
Planning commission hears 3 itemsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Planning Commission convened in City Hall to discuss three agenda items: Ever Meadow, a mixed-used development, Cooper Palms Commerce Park, and a new power…
Some changes in store for 10th anniversary of TasteThe Apopka Chief
Marking 10 years as a local destination event for businesses, the Taste of Apopka will offer new features this year in addition to the 40-plus local…
AHS fall choral concertThe Apopka Chief
This concert will feature various styles of international music, including arrangements of folk songs and culturally inspired art song. Date, time and admission information can be…
Breast cancer block partyThe Apopka Chief
Attendees get into the Halloween spirit as well as bring breast cancer awareness at the Debbie Turner Cancer Care’s annual block. Read more on this event…