The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Apopka Lions roaring through age-division playoffs
Led by head coach Mike Wright, the Lions are undefeated and began their postseason quest on November 5 when they defeated the Ocoee Cardinals,...
Honoring our veterans
Bob Rosen salutes during a Veterans Day ceremony held at the Apopka Community Center/VFW. The 20-minute ceremony included a keynote talk from Bill Boyd...
Alfano is honored with scholarship
Christy Alfano of Apopka was recently honored with the Stern-Maronek Family Endowed Scholarship at Southern College of Optometry.
Pageant judges are familiar names in the community
Two familiar names will be recognized by the Miss Apopka Scholarship Pageant audience at the pageant’s quest for its 37th newest title-holder Sara York,...
Former middle school teacher trying to get her job back
A former Apopka Memorial Middle School teacher who pleaded no contest to child neglect, is trying to get her job back.
Horns aplenty at Fall Family Festival
The Fall Family Festival featured a Veterans’ Day tribute, a pep rally and a Christmas Craft Sale. Other highlights may be seen on pages...
Scouting for food donations
Seven Boy Scouts packs/troops collected food donations during a food drive.
School board member cleared by state ethics commission
The Florida Commission on Ethics concluded that Christine Moore did not misuse her position as an Orange County School Board member when she spoke...
Salvation Army bell ringers signal start of holiday collection
The Salvation Army’s iconic red kettles that are ubiquitous during the holiday season are back. Volunteers Judy Ulmer and Lou Staley from the Zellwood...
Wambles returns as AHS athletic director
A familiar face will soon be back in the athletic director’s office at Apopka High School. Russell Wambles, who served as the AHS athletic...