The 62nd Apopka Art and Foliage Festival showcased the work of juried artisans and crafters, and top foliage growers. The event was held at Kit Land…
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Festival’s opening ceremony
Manor continues operations despite being on market
As the Hilton Garden Inn and the Highland Manor await new owners, Steve Gunter, whose company Events by Dubsdread runs the Manor, is reassuring clients that…
No Money in FWC budget to spray hydrilla in Lake Toho
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is havin’ a great week. The weather has been good, but we need some rain. The lakes are gettin’ a little…
Alyssa Novoa’s journey to a full ride scholarship to Valdosta State
Former Blue Darter and Apopka Tennis Star, Alyssa Novoa, was one of the multitude of student-athletes who signed to play sports and continue their education at…
APK defeat Evans, West Orange to advance to District Championship
The Apopka baseball team had a great showing this week at the 2024 FHSAA 7A District 4 Tournament. Apopka defeated Evans and then West Orange to…
AHS track have bright future!
The Apopka Memorial Middle School Seahawks continue to have a noticeable presence at the Orange County Middle School Championship meet.
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Celebrates Safe Digging Month & Locator Appreciation Week
Spring is officially here, and with it, one of the busiest times of the year for outdoor projects. Consequently, it’s also the time of year when…
Food pantry finishes annual fundraiser
Loaves and Fishes, on 206 E. Eighth St., Apopka, has ended its annual long March Match Madness fundraiser, which ran March 1-31.
April 24th was Denim Day
The city of Apopka participated in Denim Day this week joining millions worldwide, standing in solidarity with sexual assault survivors and one another.
Nonprofit honoring veterans shares wreaths information
Wreaths Across America recently visited the community with its mobile education exhibit (MEE) as part of its national tour.
Apopka coach inducted into Wrestling Coaches Hall of FameThe Apopka Chief
Bruce McMillian’s induction into the Metro Conference Alumni Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame during 2024 is only fitting. The 2023-24 school year marks the 40th McMillian…
Apopka High School girls’ basketball fall to Lake Mary RamsThe Apopka Chief
Coming into this week, Apopka’s girls’ basketball team was 8-12 heading into their final two games of the regular season. Since coming back from winter break,…
Winners of BBQ CompetitionThe Apopka Chief
The second annual Apopka Police versus Apopka Fire BBQ Competition took place on Saturday, January 13, at Apopka’s Sonny’s BBQ on Semoran Boulevard.
Deaths of beloved community leaders mark Fall 2023The Apopka Chief
October After further investigation, Apopka police have arrested and charged an 11-year-old juvenile with attempted second-degree murder in the Monday, October 2, shooting at the Northwest…
Scott & Associates Accounting Firm, Inc. offers tax services and more to individuals and businessesThe Apopka Chief
Scott & Associates Accounting Firm, Inc. provides business tax service, personal tax preparation, business and personal IRS and Department of Revenue audit assistance, tax planning, business…
Thank You to the Communities of Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, from CEO/GM Samuel Davis, Jr.The Apopka Chief
When my tenure as Lake Apopka Natural Gas District’s (LANGD) General Manager and CEO began in 2008 –with a customer base of a little more than…
Apopka Involved Voters’ candidate forum is set for Thursday, January 25 at 7 p.m.The Apopka Chief
Dr. Hank Dunn is again moderating the forum, which is held before a live audience and broadcasted simultaneously with the cooperation of The Apopka Chief through…
Essential Eyecare & Optical stresses regular eye exams can improve the quality of day-to-day lifeThe Apopka Chief
Essential Eyecare & Optical understands that your eyes are the window to the world. And eye exams at every age and life stage is important to…
AdventHealth’s $26.3-M expansion sees 75 percent completion of fifth floorThe Apopka Chief
The $26.3 million expansion of AdventHealth Apopka, which will bring the campus’s licensed bed count to 158 and result in the creation of over 20 high-paying…
Miller’s Ale House breaks ground at Apopka City CenterThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka City Center hit the ground running this year with a groundbreaking for Miller’s Ale House, a sports and entertainment casual dining restaurant that, along…