The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Black Tie Gala celebrated the accomplishments of businesses, business owners, and first responders at Highland Manor on Main Street,…
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Chamber hands out annual awards
Fish kill hits city retention pond
A fish kill occurred at the reclaimed water storage pond next to the Apopka amphitheater at the Northwest Recreation Complex.
Apopkan sentenced to years in federal prison
Jesse B. Ingram Jr., 35, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron.
Community honors singer Jerry Lawson with street designation
To celebrate a show business career that spanned over 40 years, the community honored singer Jerry Lawson with a street designation of Old Apopka Road as “Jerry…
Training is job one for staff going to new Florida Hospital Apopka
When the new Florida Hospital Apopka campus opens late this year, there will be many more hospital beds available for patients and several more services to…
Developer gets approval to take down more trees for Sandpiper Road development
A plan that would allow a developer to cut down more oak trees than originally forecast was approved unanimously Wednesday, June 7, by the Apopka City…
Apopka golfer, 92, keeps healthy by teeing them up
Al Pelligrini will soon be 93, but the Apopka golfer routinely shoots a score below his age, which is a feat for any golfer.
Blue Darters win spots on All-State flag football team
Senior Michaela Crisan was named to the first-team defense. Sophomore Sedayjha “DaiDai” Payne was also named to the first-team defense, the second year in a row…
A look back at Wekiva High’s 2016-2017 sports year
After going deep in the hole to field a ground ball, Wekiva shortstop Anton Wynn flips the ball to second baseman Ben Williams during a 2-1…
Expansion comingThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Shoot Straight gun range and store will soon expand its warehouse space.
Fish kill hits city retention pondThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
A fish kill occurred at the reclaimed water storage pond next to the Apopka amphitheater at the Northwest Recreation Complex.
Apopkan sentenced to years in federal prisonThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Jesse B. Ingram Jr., 35, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron.
Community honors singer Jerry Lawson with street designationThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
To celebrate a show business career that spanned over 40 years, the community honored singer Jerry Lawson with a street designation of Old Apopka Road as “Jerry…
Training is job one for staff going to new Florida Hospital ApopkaThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
When the new Florida Hospital Apopka campus opens late this year, there will be many more hospital beds available for patients and several more services to…
Developer gets approval to take down more trees for Sandpiper Road developmentThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
A plan that would allow a developer to cut down more oak trees than originally forecast was approved unanimously Wednesday, June 7, by the Apopka City…
Apopka golfer, 92, keeps healthy by teeing them upThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Al Pelligrini will soon be 93, but the Apopka golfer routinely shoots a score below his age, which is a feat for any golfer.
Blue Darters win spots on All-State flag football teamThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Senior Michaela Crisan was named to the first-team defense. Sophomore Sedayjha “DaiDai” Payne was also named to the first-team defense, the second year in a row…
A look back at Wekiva High’s 2016-2017 sports yearThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
After going deep in the hole to field a ground ball, Wekiva shortstop Anton Wynn flips the ball to second baseman Ben Williams during a 2-1…
Fifth graders get awards for county’s tag art contestThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Nearly 500 students from 12 schools in Orange County participated in this year’s Kids Tag Art contest, with two of the 18 winners hailing from Rock…