May 31, 2024 Billy Dean Byrd, 75, died on Wednesday, May 22nd at 5 p.m. in the evening in the presence of his God and his…
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May obituaries 2024
Graceworx Community Church Pays Tribute to Mothers and Mother Figures
On May 12, people throughout the United States will pay tribute to mothers. Whether we celebrate our biological mother, an adoptive mother, a stepmother, a grandmother,…
Apopka’s Rock Springs Realty notes bump in active listings is good for buyer and seller
After a year of rising interest rates, low inventory and affordability issues, experts predict the housing market outlook may be improving. “Inventory levels have increased slightly,…
Service to Mankind awarded
Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka president Lorena Potter (l) presented a $250 check to Francina Boykin (c) as the Service to Mankind recipient. In turn, Boykin…
Summer hat wins competition
Denise Tarver of Z.A.P.T. Elite, Inc., is shown wearing her summer hat at a Kentucky Derby Competition. She won first prize. The hat was made by…
Over 350 attend community prayer breakfast
Between 350 and 400 people attended this year’s Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, which coincided with National Day of Prayer that falls on the first Thursday of…
Winners are announced at Apopka Art and Foliage Festival
The winners of the 62nd annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival, which took place at Kit Land Nelson Park in Apopka were announced. The Best of…
Chamber seeks lease renewal
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce has retained an attorney in its fight to keep its office building, located at 180 E. Main St.
30 to 40 bass caught on West Lake
Hello Folks, I hope everyone got a chance to do some fishin’ over the weekend. The fishin’ has really been good and should continue over this…
1975 baseball team went to Elite 8 and set the program standard
As Apopka High School Baseball enters another post-season, opening with two sublime victories, the occasion evokes memories of great Apopka teams from the prodigious history of…
Scott Martin sets the all-time heaviest winning total, 33 pounds 3oz.The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week. The weather has been pretty good and the fishin’ hasn’t been too bad, either. Folks are…
Apopka High School football players signing day!The Apopka Chief
On Wednesday, February 7, some the Blue Darters football team’s well-known names signed the paper work that would propel them into their next steps on their…
Boys on four-game win streak going into District TournamentThe Apopka Chief
The boys’ basketball team is currently battling in the 7A District 3 tournament this week but last week had a great showing winning all three of…
APK defeats Freedom 69-42 in first round of District TournamentThe Apopka Chief
The first round of the 7A District 3 Tournament ended with Apopka well ahead of their opponents, Freedom High School. The Blue Darters defeated Freedom 69-42…
Keep your trees healthy and property safe with Maltby’s Tree Service and LandscapingThe Apopka Chief
When your trees and lawn are aesthetically pleasing, the value of your home and property can increase substantially. Your home’s exterior and landscaping are the first,…
Workplace Screening Intelligence is a local full-service laboratory for drug, alcohol, Healthcare worker, titer screening, and moreThe Apopka Chief
The Future of Workplace Screening Intelligence: Going Virtual The COVID-19 pandemic is over, and Workplace Screening Intelligence has returned to the business model we employed before…
APD donates to Loaves & FishesThe Apopka Chief
On Wednesday, January 10, the Apopka Police Department donated $2,000 to Loaves and Fishes, a non-profit, non-denomination Christian food pantry that serves nine ZIP codes. “We…
Proclamation read for Alonzo Williams Jr. at memorial serviceThe Apopka Chief
A memorial service was held for the late former Apopka City Commissioner Alonzo Williams Jr., who died on January 9 at age 85 in Albany, Ga.,…
City Council candidates engage in second forumThe Apopka Chief
The four City Council candidates discussed a wide scope of community topics including the homelessness crisis in the area, elected officials having to report assets worth…
Talks continue about homeless resource centerThe Apopka Chief
At the first meeting of the year, the Next Step Foundation reminded attendees that it’s still seeking land to build the Apopka Resource Center (ARC) to…