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…
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AHS fall choral concert
Breast cancer block party
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…
Deadline to enter Miss Apopka Pageant nears
Pictured is Sarah Davis, Miss Apopka 2015. Read more on the scholarship pageant and get the deadline entry date on page 1B.
Famous friends
Singer-songwriter Chubby Checker (left) recently visited evangelist Leroy Jenkins (right) at his new home in Apopka. Read more on the famous friends on page 1B.
Post office’s charity stamp raises breast cancer awareness funds
The Apopka Post Office is asking the community’s support in the purchase of the Breast Cancer Research First-Class Semipostal stamp. Read more on page 3B.
Oakland Heritage Festival coming soon
Families can enjoy rides like this one in a past festival at the 18th annual Oakland Heritage Festival. Read more about the festival on page 3B.
Nov. Christmas bazaar theme is ‘Country Christmas Store’
The First United Methodist Church Apopka Ladies are busy putting the final touches to all the creative handmade items to be sold at the annual Christmas…
Children’s room at library
The North Orange Library Branch of the Orange County Public Library is hosting a Pumpkin Painting Party. Details on this upcoming event on page 7B.
AFD trains at Fla. Hospital
Florida Hospital Apopka hosted a training session onto help keep the Apopka Fire Department updated on life-threatening blood poisoning called sepsis. More information on page 7B.
Locals have fun at sunset on NW Recreation Complex
Locals take in leisure activities, like playing ball and walking, at sunset recently at Northwest Recreation Complex.
City names new chief of policeThe Apopka Chief
Mike McKinley is a 32-year veteran of law enforcement, having served all that with the Orange County Sheriff’s office. Read more about McKinley on page 1A.
Apopka High distributes laptops to its studentsThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High School is one of the seven high schools and two middle schools throughout Orange County to introduce a digital-learning program for the 2015-16 year.…
Fired up for Sam’s ClubThe Apopka Chief
Anibal Brayan, whose title is membership champion for Sam’s Club’s new store that opened in Apopka this week, leads some cheers Wednesday, August 19, for employees…
Apopka’s new recreation director has hit the ground runningThe Apopka Chief
As Apopka’s new recreation director, David Burgoon seeks to implement a variety of recreation programs, from athletics and after-school programs to senior citizens programs, in “underutilized”…
AES gives sneak peekThe Apopka Chief
Dewey Darter (left), Flip the Dolphin (center) and Daisy Darter (right) appear at the Aug. 19 sneak peek open house of the newly renovated Apopka Elementary…
Realtor leader attends academy that Women’s Council of Realtors sponsoredThe Apopka Chief
Hollie Gondera of Arrowsmith Realty, Inc., of Apopka, participated in the two-day Leadership Academy in Chicago, Ill., earlier this month. Read more on Gondera and the…
Verizon has ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
The city welcomed Verizon Wireless to its community and Wekiva Riverwalk Plaza.
Darlington, Darters ready for football season to startThe Apopka Chief
Linebackers David Britzius (l) and Laquan Hicks practice their technique during practice in preparation for the preseason game in Lake City. See photos of their preparation…
Mustangs begin season with eye toward postseasonThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs football team came into this season’s fall practices with the new moniker of FHSAA postseason tournament participant (as a member of Class 7A)…
AHS bowlers getting readyThe Apopka Chief
Members of the Apopka Blue Darters boys bowling team have begun practicing for their 2015 season as the two-time defending state champions.