Orange County Public Schools has officially signed the School Justice Partnership Agreement, in partnership with 12 local law enforcement agencies and the judicial system, according to…
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Grandma gets her own McDonald’s Mcflurry
Last week, Rita Foss was celebrated like any beloved grandma should be. She was given a surprise that included her family and friends. Read more on…
Remains of homicide victim are identified 30 years after discovery
Thirty years after human remains were discovered near Apopka, detectives were able to confirm that they belonged to 48-year-old Richard Wick, Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO)…
County is ‘building better together,’ says Demings
Residents and community leaders gathered at the Linda Chapin Theatre inside the Orange County Convention Center to hear Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings’ 2024 State…
Fire department starts youth camp
Monday kicked off the Apopka Youth Fire Experience at the Billie Dean Community Center Summer Camp.
Butler chain has the best fishing
Hello Folks, I’m in my office at home listenin’ to the rain hittin’ my house. It sounds so good. It looks like we are finally gonna…
A new age of high school sports: A look inside FHSAA NIL
Well, I’m sure you have heard about it by now, but the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) unanimously passed the Name Image and Likeness (NIL)…
Apopka Pop Warner is the foundation of Blue Darter football
This week I got to spend some time with the Apopka Pop Warner football program for their annual off-season conditioning. I saw the grassroots of Blue…
June 2024 Obituaries
JUNE 21, 2024 Joan K. Alsup, 86, of Apopka, passed away on June 13, 2024. Joan was born in 1937 in Detroit, Michigan, to Charles and…
All Transmission World is a Total Car Care Shop serving trucks, cars, and company fleets
The school year has come to an end. For many people, this means summer vacations, trips to the mountains, camping excursions or simple weekend adventures. Whatever…
Bill Arrowsmith retires after 50 years as bankerThe Apopka Chief
Arrowsmith’s banking career started in 1968 at the State Bank of Apopka and lasted for 11 years there. He joined the newly formed Bank of Central…
40 bass are caught on Butler Chain, biggest was four poundsThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We are havin’ some great weather, it’s still a little cool, and the fishin’ has been good, as well. Lots of folks are still…
APK girls lacrosse extends win-streak to seven, beats Edgewater 13-7The Apopka Chief
The Apopka girls lacrosse team is on another tear this season sporting a now 9-1 record after defeating the Edgewater Eagles at home for their seventh…
APK’s Jada Jones finishes second at the FHSAA State ChampionshipThe Apopka Chief
Jada Jones was the only wrestler from Central Florida to advance to the championship final of a weight class, too.
APK boys lacrosse fights to the end in loss to Lake Highland PrepThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka boys lacrosse team has not had the best season and from my talks with the coaches, this year is all about fundamentals and growing…
Thinking about buying NEW construction? Let Rock Springs Realty assist in the right move for youThe Apopka Chief
Are you curious to know if purchasing a new construction home is a better deal and value than a resale home? When you’re exploring these options,…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District – Your Energy, Your Choice: Why Freedom Matters in Energy DecisionsThe Apopka Chief
Life is full of choices: Where to live, what career to pursue and even what to have for dinner tonight. These choices paint a picture of…
Central Florida Audiology – Hearing Loss Is Not Just an Ear ProblemThe Apopka Chief
Hearing loss can be challenging enough with its profound effect on communication and quality of life, but did you know it can accompany other chronic conditions…
Two students have most reading minutesThe Apopka Chief
Out of 6,388 readers in Orange County who participated, Lovell E.S. has the top two students who had the most reading minutes in Beanstack, a mobile…
Garden Club hosts fashion showThe Apopka Chief
The Foliage Garden Club of Apopka models for the Butterflies, Birds, and Bees in Our Garden Fashion Show and Luncheon on Saturday, February 24, at the…