Hello Folks, Well, summer is almost over and some cooler weather will be here soon, hopefully. It’s been a hot summer but the good news is…
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Back-to-school time for kids
As usual, the traffic was thick, but especially so at Apopka Elementary School where a new traffic flow was part of a new campus built this…
All smiles at retirement party
Retired Apopka Police Chief Rob Manley (c) shares a laugh with Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings and Manley’s wife, Susan, (r), Sunday, August 23, during a…
AHS icon, Myrtle Hubbard Alexander dies at age 85
She was known as Mrs. Hubbard to thousands of Apopka High students as an English and literature teacher.
New police chief very familiar with Apopka community
McKinley is more than familiar with the Apopka community, having lived here for 16 years. “Chief Manley has done an excellent job with this police department,”…
Mullinax Ford gets first OK for new ‘mountain’
Mullinax Ford is seeking city approval to make its vehicle ‘mountain’ much bigger. The dealership is also looking for other changes. Read more on what Mullinax…
Local entomologist lands top foliage group award
Dr. Lance Osborne was given the Gene A. Batson Award. The award is the highest honor given by the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association’s Action…
Work ongoing on Wekiva Parkway from U.S. 441 to Kelly Park Road
This picture shows some of the recent work done on the Wekiva Parkway that will traverse from U.S. Highway 441 north to Ponkan Road.
Apopka High School students going digital with new laptops
Apopka High School student Amber Sowers familiarizes herself with the new Lenovo ThinkPad prior to classes beginning.
City Hall artist
Sky Moheb, of Apopka, will be the featured City Hall. Moheb has over 45 years of experience as a personal portrait and fine art painter as…
Despite hot weather, fishin’ is very good in local lakesThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend and you didn’t eat too many hamburgers and hot dogs. I hope you had…
Despite hot weather, fishin’ is very good in local lakesThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend and you didn’t eat too many hamburgers and hot dogs. I hope you had…
City crews build new sidewalkThe Apopka Chief
Toby McIntire gratefully removed his sign from Monroe Avenue as city of Apopka workers constructed a sidewalk through his busy neighborhood. Read more on how this…
New principal begins at Wheatley ElementaryThe Apopka Chief
As the newest principal of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School, Linton Atkinson is “excited about the opportunity.” Read more on new principal, Linton Atkinson and his qualifications.…
Little League team has good experienceThe Apopka Chief
“The coaches are proud of the players and the team,” manager Gregg Phillips said. Apopka 10-11 Year Old All Stars played Oviedo and Maitland during pool…
Man charged after challenging police officers with deadly weaponThe Apopka Chief
Apopka man has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer with a deadly weapon. Read what Terry Adair Butcher did,…
Apopka plays Northwest in district gameThe Apopka Chief
A controversial play late in game was crucial to outcome at this District 23 Little League Intermediate All-Star championship tournament. Read all about this game between…
Little League softball team plays for district championshipThe Apopka Chief
Throughout the history of District 23 Little League play, Apopka and Oviedo have almost always battled each other in dramatic, intense, play-for-play contests and often in…
Apopka Majors Little League team plays for district titleThe Apopka Chief
District 23 Little League All-Star Major championship. Played at Maitland’s Little League facility on Wednesday, July 1. Find out the final score of this game and…
Improper items ending up in recycling bins, city saysThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka encourages residents to properly recycle their materials. How not to recycle, correct ways to recycle and household waste events detailed in this…