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…
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Developers push to move Station Street project forward
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 winners
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 parks
$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…
Orange County breaks ground on $10 million phase 2 of Lake Apopka Connector Trail project
Extension to include 10- to 14-foot wide shared-use path, boardwalk section Orange County staff and local community members celebrated the groundbreaking for the $10-million second phase…
Apopka Chief changes hands for seventh time in 102 years
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 legends
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 Connector
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…
Plat for repurposing Eighth Street property subject of CRA meeting
Forego proposed park to expand affordable housing? At the latest Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board meeting, the plat for repurposing a property for use of affordable…
Florida State Sen. Geraldine Thompson, 76, dies
Officials, family hail Thompson as civil rights champion Florida Sen. Geraldine Thompson, a staunch civil rights advocate during her nearly two decades as a legislator, died…
Developers push to move Station Street project forwardThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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
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
$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…
Orange County breaks ground on $10 million phase 2 of Lake Apopka Connector Trail projectThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Extension to include 10- to 14-foot wide shared-use path, boardwalk section Orange County staff and local community members celebrated the groundbreaking for the $10-million second phase…
Apopka Chief changes hands for seventh time in 102 yearsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
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
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
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…
Plat for repurposing Eighth Street property subject of CRA meetingThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Forego proposed park to expand affordable housing? At the latest Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board meeting, the plat for repurposing a property for use of affordable…
Florida State Sen. Geraldine Thompson, 76, diesThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Officials, family hail Thompson as civil rights champion Florida Sen. Geraldine Thompson, a staunch civil rights advocate during her nearly two decades as a legislator, died…
Our Position: The Apopka Chief will continue to have birthdaysThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The 2011 book "Tales of the Big Potato" includes a two-page history of The Apopka Chief. It recounts the current Chief's founding in 1923 and the…