February 26, 2025
Proclamation reading, music are part of event By Teresa Sargeant Apopka Chief Staff Twenty-eight Black Apopka legends were recognized at the third annual Celebrating Legends of…
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City celebrates Black History Month by honoring local legendsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Derrick: Introducing the new Chief The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 25, 2025
Commitment to trusted local news remains steadfast By J.C. Derrick Publisher On a spring day in 2022, John Ricketson and I spent several hours together and…
17 sentenced to prison for multi-state drug trafficking, money laundering conspiracyThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 24, 2025
Four that were convicted are Apopkans, including ringleader Staff Reports Senior U.S. District Judge John Antoon II has sentenced Dudzinski Edwinn Poole of Apopka and 16…
Loaves & Fishes to kick off March MadnessThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 24, 2025
Event is nonprofit’s only annual fundraiser Staff Reports All throughout March, people can donate money to Loaves & Fishes during March Madness, the organization’s only annual…
Developers push to move Station Street project forwardThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 21, 2025
City hopes upgrades will help revitalize downtown By Teresa Sargeant Reporter Representatives of the Station Street redevelopment updated the City Council this week on the ongoing…
Foliage Sertoma Club recognizes city flag, essay contest winnersThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 21, 2025
Flag contest was to update city’s flag design Staff Reports The winners of the city of Apopka’s community flag and essay contests were honored at the Tuesday,…
Several projects under development at community parksThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 20, 2025
$13.1 million county grant to fund some Northwest Recreation Complex projects Several park projects around the community are now under development including many amenities at the…
Apopka Chief changes hands for seventh time in 102 yearsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 19, 2025
Newspaper switches to free distribution By Teresa Sargeant Reporter The Apopka Chief is closing a chapter in its 102-year-old existence and opening a new one with…
Apopka Black History Month event to celebrate 28 legendsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 18, 2025
Some honored legends died as recently as 2024 The third annual Celebrating Legends of Apopka Black History Month event will celebrate a new group of 28…
OP-ED: Many entities have been involved in phase 2 of Lake Apopka Loop Trail ConnectorThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
February 18, 2025
Groundbreaking for 3.23-mile, $10 million path was Wednesday By Christine Moore Orange County District 2 Commissioner Today, most of us recognize the value and impact of…