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…
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Visioning process heads into community this week
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.
Statues of Mayor John Land proposed as part of City projects
Mayor Joe Kilsheimer brought up the issue of a pair of statues proposed to honor the late former Mayor John H. Land. Read more on the…
Two area churches merge to one congregation
Park Avenue Worship Center, which was hit by a Lynx bus earlier this year, will be the home of the combined congregations following the decision of…
Apopka teacher retires after more than 30 years in classroom
Judy Ustler Babb, a lifelong Apopka resident, spent 28 years of her education career at Apopka Memorial Middle School. The most significant accomplishment, Babb said of…
Mother charged with child abuse
An Apopka mother was arrested and charged with child abuse after she left her seven-year-old son by himself. Find out where police found her intoxicated and…
Girl Scouts will honor Apopka’s first responders with meal
Two members of Girl Scout Troop 822 will prepare dinner for Apopka Police and Fire departments, and assemble care packages for the police, in honor of…
Orange clerk of courts opens self-help center
County Clerk Tiffany Moore Russell (second from right) helps cut the ribbon for the self-help center. The Self Help Center was created to help underserved customers…
Artist to exhibit work, an audio of 150 migratory birds
An Apopka artist is exhibiting his audio installation piece, a sound recording of roughly 150 birds that migrate throughout Florida, in a downtown Orlando art festival.
Birthday milestone
Dorothy Posey (pictured) will celebrate her 95th birthday on Sept. 11. She has lived in Florida since 1969, with the majority of that time in Apopka.
Apopka motorcross rider competes in national eventThe Apopka Chief
Perry Warren shows plaques he has won for the success he’s had in motocross racing. “To get to the championships takes a lot of hard work,…
Mustangs continue conditioning work in summer heatThe Apopka Chief
In addition to lifting weights, the Wekiva High football players work on aerobic conditioning through running drills as they prepare for the 2015 football season. See…
Apopka Little League softball all-stars compete in sectionalThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Little League Minor softball team wins one of three in tourney. Read more on their performance on page 1C.
Blue Darters working toward 4th straight title gameThe Apopka Chief
See photos of the Darters in preparation and read more on page 5C.
MinionsThe Apopka Chief
JULY 10, 2015 PG , 1 hr 31 min Animated Comedy One Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he—alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little…
Sewer-plant expansion affects city spendingThe Apopka Chief
Just prior to the Independence Day holiday, city commissioners got their first look at Apopka’s overall budget for the 2015-2016 fiscal year.
Three Apopka schools get refurbished & reconstructedThe Apopka Chief
Lovell Elementary School. as seen from the northeast aerial view, underwent what is called a prototype placement. During reconstruction, students attended the Apopka Ninth Grade Center…
Celebrating America’s birthdayThe Apopka Chief
Although there were plenty of amateur fireworks shot off over the Independence Day weekend in the Apopka area, the closest professional fireworks display to Apopka was…
Fire department offering safety checks for car seatsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Fire Department (AFD) is now offering car-seat safety checks to ensure that infants, toddlers and children are safe on the road. Read more on…
Water projects will allow Apopka to expand its reuse water capabilitiesThe Apopka Chief
Preliminary construction is under way for the first of two large collection ponds to be built on 90 acres. Read more on this project and what…