Two Apopka schools, Apopka and Lovell elementary schools, were among five Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) facilities that held dedication programs to commemorate the upgrade, reconstruction…
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Lovell, Apopka elementaries hold dedication events for new campuses
Arianna Beyer is crowned as the new Miss Apopka
A new Miss Apopka 2016 was crowned. Arianna Beyer, 20, of Mount Dora was declared the winner, succeeding Miss Apopka 2015 Sarah Davis.
Community Trust raises more funds at ice cream social
Although patrons had the chance to purchase a personalized brick fundraising was not the main focus of the social. Rather, the event was to introduce to…
Veterans Day program hosted by local VFW
Among those speaking at the event were Orange County Commissioner Bryan Nelson, who shares a smile with Artie Vecchio.
Apopka man shot, killed in shared home
Sean Van Davis was shot and killed. Apopka police is a full time member of the Joint Homicide Investigations Team (JHIT), whose detectives are still actively…
Goodwill store, jobs center officially opens doors in Apopka
Standing directly behind the ceremonial scissors, Mayor Joe Kilsheimer and Bill Oakley, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida CEO, cut the ribbon as other city, Chamber of…
Garden club dedicates benches to 30th anniversary, mayor
Former Mayor John H. Land’s next of kin were invited to a dedication of two benches, one in his honor.
Authors offer writing, storytelling tips to WHS students
The Wekiva High School Media Center hosted three local young adult (YA) authors Christina Farley, Vivi Barnes and Amy Christine Parker, who imparted students with tips…
Class of 1965
The Apopka Memorial High School Class of 1965 had its 50th class reunion at the Windy HIlls Ranch in Apopka. Pictured are members of the graduating…
Mayor will speak at the next historical society meeting
“The mayor...will present his vision for Apopka and future plans that are in the works for our community,” said President Jerry Weiss.
Business history celebrated at Zellwood reunionThe Apopka Chief
The Annual Zellwood Community Reunion was well attended this year the event theme was occupations past and present in Zellwood.
Abandoned, injured puppy now adopted and recoveringThe Apopka Chief
A badly injured puppy that was dropped off at a fire station five weeks ago. Read more on Maxwell's story on page 6B.
NORWF will host Seminole County Supervisor of Elections at meetingThe Apopka Chief
The Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated will present guest speaker, Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Michael Ertel, at their October meeting.
Community garage sale at BrookdaleThe Apopka Chief
Brookdale Wekiwa Springs held a community garage sale. There, a variety of items including wall art, books, clothes and artifacts were for sale. Money raised from sales…
Yard of the MonthThe Apopka Chief
The Foliage Garden Club of Apopka recognized Debra Mota-John and Hedley John, (l), homeowners at Oakhill Reserve, as recipients of the Yard of the Month for October.
AFD, Bright House and Hispanic Heritage MonthThe Apopka Chief
Members of the Apopka police and fire departments will be featured on Bright House Networks to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month.
Darters face Cougars with a driving forceThe Apopka Chief
Read about this game and the plays that were made. Find out if the Darters beat the Cougars with the effort they put forth.
Mustangs vs. Winter Park in defense powered gameThe Apopka Chief
Errr......talk to the hand Winter Park! Running back Simmian Mitchell rambled into the end zone for a 21-yard touchdown. Did the Mustangs win? Find out on…
Darters to take on perennial rival, West Orange WarriorsThe Apopka Chief
That fever-pitch feeling will continue when the Warriors visit Apopka’s Roger Williams Field.
Coaches stress Trojans to Mustangs in prep for tonightThe Apopka Chief
“Taking the Trojans lightly is a mistake,” Lang said. “In some ways, playing a winless team like the Trojans is the most difficult opponent.