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…
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AdventHealth’s $26.3-M expansion sees 75 percent completion of fifth floor
Miller’s Ale House breaks ground at Apopka City Center
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…
Fire Station 6 breaks ground across street from hospital
The city and its partners broke ground on the permanent Fire Station 6, an 8,065 square-foot building that will get built on northeast corner of Harmon…
In praise of Dr. King
The 15th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade marched on Monday, January 15, beginning at the Apopka Community Center and ending at the John…
Folks catching 20-25 bass per trip on Butler Chain
Hello Folks, I hope y’all are fine and hopefully you’re gettin’ a chance to do some fishin’. The specks are bitin’ but the weather has been keepin’…
Apopka boys’ soccer snaps Lake Brantley win streak with a draw
The Apopka boys’ soccer squad hosted the Lake Brantley Patriots for a rivalry matchup on Tuesday, January 16. The Patriots were 10-3 coming into the game…
History of success for AHS girls wrestling, on a roll this season
The Apopka Blue Darters have demonstrated a prime to take the next step past perennially placing inside top-10 decisiveness. A number of elements can be used…
AHS boys’ basketball go 1-2 at OCPS Metro Conference Tournament
The Apopka Blue Darters boys’ basketball went 1-2 in their games after press time last week, losing to Edgewater, Ocoee, and defeating Wekiva. Now 8-9, the…
J&K Automotive is a company you can trust to help keep you and your family safe while on the road
You spend a lot of time in your car, whether it be running errands or commuting to work. It’s important to take care of your car,…
15th annual MLK Parade sees more church entrants
With this year’s theme being “Remembering the Dreamer!” the 15th annual Apopka Martin Luther King Jr. Parade will feature more entrants from churches and bring back…
Cooler weather certainly makes for better fishin’ in Central FloridaThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Oh my gosh, it’s finally here and it’s great. We have been waitin’ all summer and it’s finally here. It’s been so nice to…
Yeoman sings at talent showThe Apopka Chief
Yeoman 2nd Class Alexandria Rodriguez, of Apopka, sings on Friday, October 6, during an audition for a talent show hosted by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation…
Hospital undergoes expansionThe Apopka Chief
AdventHealth Apopka has announced a $26.3-million expansion at the hospital to better serve the growing population in Orange County.
City Council okays road upgrade to make way for flooring retailerThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka City council voted 4-1 in favor of improving Mayflower Avenue to city standards so retailer Floor & Decor could build a store on the…
Man arrested for car theft, crash that killed child, 7The Apopka Chief
Marcus Williams, 38, has been booked into the Orange County Jail according to the Apopka Police Department. Police said they would arrest Williams once he was…
Ministry hosts three-day conferenceThe Apopka Chief
The third annual Unleashed Conference will span three days to include discussions surrounding current culture and current events, worship and digging deeper into one’s encounter with…
Seniors win powderpuff gameThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka High School senior powderpuff team pose together before the game on Tuesday, October 10. See more photos on page 6B.
Florida swimmer of the yearThe Apopka Chief
Grace Goodman is an 11-year-old swimmer from the Apopka area who was recently recognized as swimmer of the year in her region for August 2022 through…
Homecoming spirit!The Apopka Chief
A pair of Apopka High School students show their school spirit during homecoming week in full dress on BBQ dads vs. soccer moms day on Monday,…
Exciting victory was best performance for Blue DartersThe Apopka Chief
What a great way to halt a two-game skid! Looking for a way to get back on the winning track, the Apopka Blue Darters opened the…