The Apopka Chief
Fire department offering safety checks for car seats
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...
Water projects will allow Apopka to expand its reuse water capabilities
Preliminary construction is under way for the first of two large collection ponds to be built on 90 acres. Read more on this project...
Matriarch of four generations celebrates her 96th birthday
Ethel Logatto credits her longevity to her parents, who both lived to be 72 years old. Read her story, how she came to live...
Berkley’s passing a great loss to all
By Fred Brummer,
Special to the Chief
"You may then understand why I considered myself blessed when, as a legislative rookie, I was able to have...
Youths create artwork in Boys and Girls Clubs program
Youths show off their creations in an art program held by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida. Find out what special group...
Extended family of 500 holds 35th annual Fourth of July cookout
The Lawery extended family has gathered every Fourth of July for the last 35 years for a large picnic.
Wholesale bakery opens in Apopka to make cheese rolls
Though it may be considered a novelty to American culture, cheese bread has been a popular staple of Brazilian cuisine for more than 100...
Apopka Little League comes away with district titles
"We are proud of the teams and thought Apopka Little League was well-represented as far as the product and play. High expectations have developed...
Apopka to Atlanta: Hittel’s videos are on a bigger stage
Austin Hittel graduated from Apopka High in 2010 and from there, it’s been a meteoric rise to his current position as a digital video...
Here’s the plan, guys
Apopka Blue Darters assistant football coach Mark Barrett (r) points out the routes he wants receivers to run during a passing league game for...