The Apopka Chief
Darter swimming teams compete against Eagles
Pictured is Jared Whalen, a senior captain for the Apopka Blue Darters boys swim team. The Apopka boys swimming team and girls swim team...
Business owners have their say at 5th and last forum
Businesses owners and organization representatives attended Visioning Apopka’s
business forum to learn about the city’s economic trends in the last few decades and address what...
City shows breast cancer awareness support with vehicle
The Apopka Police Department is joining the cause for breast cancer awareness with a special police vehicle decked out in pink and black.
School ratings program will begin at two schools in Nov.
This fall, the city is implementing a program with the goal that every school in the community will receive an “A” rating from the Florida Department...
OCSO: Beware of phone calls wanting cash bonds
There has been an uptick in a phone scam said Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Specifics can be found on page 1A.
Youngest VFW life member deployed in Middle East
The youngest life member of VFW Post 10147 is currently deployed and is expected to return to the States in early 2016 - Captain...
Apopka High School girls and boys cross country teams place at...
Last month, the Apopka High School girls’ cross country team placed at a meet out of 26 schools, while the boy’s team also placed...
Country music headlining Old Florida Outdoor Festival
Country music stars, the band Parmalee (pictured above) and musician Chris Young, will headline the big weekend of the 2016 Old Florida Outdoor Festival. Read...
Day of Caring is the largest in five years
Volunteers completed a total of 58 community projects to support Heart of Florida United Way’s 21 funded partner agencies and Together for Tomorrow schools.
Miss Florida to emcee Miss Apopka Pageant
After completing her trip to Atlantic City where she competed in the Miss America Pageant, MaryKatherine Fechtel, 2015 Miss Florida, will emcee the Miss...