Apopka residents Loretta Satterthwaite (second from right) and Bob Stamps (second from left) were presented with the National Audubon Society’s William Dutcher Award by (r) David…
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Apopkans receive Audubon award
Fishin’ is good, but specks should be better as it cools
Hello Folks, It was another great weekend for fishin’ and football, baseball, horse racin’, car racin’, and a fun time to be with family and friends.…
Wekiva High to open new magnet program
Wekiva High School (WHS) has become the first in the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district to open an agriscience academy magnet program.
Goodwill to open new store/training center November 12
The newly relocated Goodwill Industries of Central Florida offering a wider range of services. Read more on what the facilities will include.
Sixth-generation Apopkan to run for City Council
As a sixth-generation Apopkan, Alice Nolan says she was raised to give back to her community, so that is why she is running for City Council.
Apopka Fire Dept. will begin using 12 new defibrillators
Assistant fire chief Chuck Carnesale displays the 12 new heart monitors/defibrillators.
Apopka Fire Dept. holds second session of its service academy
The second weekly meeting of the 2015 Apopka Fire Service Academy, a free community education program to help recruit new firefighters took place.
Breast and Fest
Breast & Fest was held. Guests feasted on a spaghetti dinner that included salad and garlic bread. The event was one of a few hosted by…
Holiday Bazaar will offer homemade food, decor and gifts
The annual Holiday Bazaar at The Church of the Holy Spirit will be held. There will be hand-crafted gift items, holiday décor, and homemade entrées, desserts…
WLMS hosts drug free coalition event
Wolf Lake Middle School hosted the Orange County Drug Free Coalition Red Ribbon Celebration. Featured special guests were Apopka Police Chief Mike McKinley and Rae from…
Mustangs face Boone bravesThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva’s Jehvaughn Curtis helps clear the way for running back Carneilous Dennison during the Mustangs’ game against Boone. Find out if the Mustangs were victorious.
It’s Darters vs. EaglesThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters tweaked a few things offensively that paid off in the second half. Read the outcome of this Apopka High School game against…
Wekiva faces powerful West Orange in girls volleyball matchThe Apopka Chief
Ariana Borton tosses the ball up to serve it during the 3-0 game against West Orange. Read more on this match on page 4C.
Wolf Lake Middle teams win gamesThe Apopka Chief
The Wolf Lake Middle School Wolf Pack boys and girls soccer teams traveled to Robinswood Middle School to begin their respective seasons. Read more on the…
44 cousinsThe Apopka Chief
Cousins Paul Fitzgerald (l) and Jonathan Fitzgerald wear the same number on the football field for their respective Apopka teams. Read more on the athlete cousins…
Apopka High swimmers looking to bulk up numbersThe Apopka Chief
“The term ‘rebuilding’ is somewhat appropriate for both teams compared to what we have done and could do last season. Although each team is rebuilding for…
Holiday weekend provides plenty of time to go fishin’The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend. I hope you were as fortunate as I was. I was off all three days.…
Police chief sworn inThe Apopka Chief
Mike McKinley is sworn in as Apopka’s police chief by Mayor Joe Kilsheimer at the Apopka Community Center/VFW.
A dreamy sunsetThe Apopka Chief
Danny J. Goff submitted this picture of a recent sunset over Dream Lake along Park Avenue in Apopka. With afternoon storms prevalent, many picturesque sunsets are…
Visioning process heads into community this weekThe Apopka Chief
As residents continue to participate in the Visioning Apopka process, the city heads into a month packed with forums and meetings, designed to collect public feedback.