The city hosted its first of five Visioning Apopka forums on at the Apopka Community Center/VFW in a continued effort to collect input from the public…
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Apopka fire fighter Earl Hines rings a ceremonial bell Friday, September 11, during the brief service in front of City Hall honoring the victims of the…
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The Apopka Police Department received a grant from the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Partnership.
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The Apopka Police Department has charged 23-year-old Tavaris Kirwon Duncan of Orlando.
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The city’s police officers and fire fighters are helping children in local elementary schools improve their reading skills in a newly launched literacy program between the…
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The Debbie Turner Cancer Care and Resource Center’s October schedule is packed with community events including three fundraisers and one health fair, which will offer 220…
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Apopka will be represented on NBC’s “The Voice.” Former Apopka resident Paul “Dr. Paul” Constantine announced on his Facebook page that he has auditioned for the…
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The couple plans a late October wedding in Norfolk and will reside in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Read more on the couple on page 3B.
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OneBlood has issued an immediate appeal to all O negative blood donors to donate at the local blood center. The supply of O negative blood has…
Expressway authority names new CFOThe Apopka Chief
Lisa Lumbard has been selected as chief financial officer for the Central Florida Expressway Authority. Read more about Lisa and her achievements on page 6A.
Gorowski, Thornton to wedThe Apopka Chief
Ann Gorowski, daughter of Dan and Katie Gorowski, both of Monroe, Mich., and Kyle Thornton, son of Bill and Sharon Thornton of Apopka, are engaged. Read…
New book gives survivor’s account of Ocoee MassacreThe Apopka Chief
The book contains accounts of Gladys Franks Bell's father, Richard Allen Franks’ experiences, achievements and hardships.
Railway depot’s function may be clear in downtown plansThe Apopka Chief
Now that the city is moving forward with its downtown revitalization plan, The Big Potato Foundation may eventually gain a clearer perspective about how a historical…
Student wins National American Miss FloridaThe Apopka Chief
Rosemari Martinez, daughter of Maria Alcantara, will represent Florida at the National Pageant. Read more about Rosemari, her interests and the pageant on page 5B.
Parks get attention of boardThe Apopka Chief
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, reviewed recommendations for community parks, discussed a presentation on future growth and future park needs, and talked about a former…
All-star season over for Apopka Little League teamsThe Apopka Chief
The all-star season has come to an end for the Apopka Little League. For many leagues, four teams advancing to Section championship tournaments is a season…
Working hard during summer actionThe Apopka Chief
Apopka defensive lineman Mychal Austin reaches to tackle a Mount Dora player during action at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes camp hosted by Stetson University in…
Apopka Little League hosting Southeast Region tournament for Intermediate groupThe Apopka Chief
Little League’s Intermediate National Southeast Tournament returns to Apopka. “It has been a long, hard road, but it has been worth it,” Apopka Little League President…