Alonzo Williams Jr., the first African American Apopka city commissioner, died yesterday, Tuesday, January 9, in Albany, Georgia. He was 85. In 1970, Williams was elected…
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Alonzo Williams Jr., first Black Apopka city commissioner, died at age 85
Ryan Tucker withdraws from Apopka City Council Seat 3 race
Ryan Tucker announced today that he is withdrawing from the Apopka City Council Seat 3 race. In his Tuesday, January 9, statement on his Facebook campaign…
Groundbreaking will take place for permanent Apopka Fire Station 6
The city of Apopka will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station 6 on Friday, January 12, at 3 p.m. on the northeast corner of Ocoee-Apopka…
Apopka City Council will review city charter
The Apopka City Council will hold a meeting to review the city charter on Wednesday, January 10, 5-7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall,…
Apopka Police Department adds two more officers to police force
The Apopka Police Department added two new officers to its police force on Monday, December 18. The officers took an oath to serve and protect when…
Apopka Area Chamber hosts annual business awards
Local businesses, entrepreneurs and community leaders were honored for their community service, contributions to the community and accomplishments at the 2023 annual Apopka Chamber Business Awards.…
Florida Department of Law Enforcement provides holiday safety tips
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Fusion Center is providing safety information before the holidays encouraging Floridians to be aware of their surroundings. Fraud and theft can increase…
Apopka police officer in stable condition following vehicular crash
An Apopka police officer, 22, and his passenger, a 12-year-old girl, are hospitalized in stable condition following a head-on collision with another vehicle, while the driver…
Mother of 11-year-old youth involved with Apopka Pop Warner shooting is arrested
The mother of the youth involved with last October's Pop Warner football practice shooting was arrested on a charge of culpable negligence, police say. The following…
Reilly Cardella is crowned Miss Apopka 2024
Reilly Cardella was crowned Miss Apopka 2024 at the Miss Apopka Scholarship Competition on Saturday, December 2, at the Apopka High School auditorium. She succeeds Sarah…
Ryan Tucker withdraws from Apopka City Council Seat 3 raceThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Ryan Tucker announced today that he is withdrawing from the Apopka City Council Seat 3 race. In his Tuesday, January 9, statement on his Facebook campaign…
Groundbreaking will take place for permanent Apopka Fire Station 6The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The city of Apopka will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station 6 on Friday, January 12, at 3 p.m. on the northeast corner of Ocoee-Apopka…
Apopka City Council will review city charterThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka City Council will hold a meeting to review the city charter on Wednesday, January 10, 5-7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall,…
Apopka Police Department adds two more officers to police forceThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Police Department added two new officers to its police force on Monday, December 18. The officers took an oath to serve and protect when…
Apopka Area Chamber hosts annual business awardsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Local businesses, entrepreneurs and community leaders were honored for their community service, contributions to the community and accomplishments at the 2023 annual Apopka Chamber Business Awards.…
Florida Department of Law Enforcement provides holiday safety tipsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Fusion Center is providing safety information before the holidays encouraging Floridians to be aware of their surroundings. Fraud and theft can increase…
Apopka police officer in stable condition following vehicular crashThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
An Apopka police officer, 22, and his passenger, a 12-year-old girl, are hospitalized in stable condition following a head-on collision with another vehicle, while the driver…
Mother of 11-year-old youth involved with Apopka Pop Warner shooting is arrestedThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The mother of the youth involved with last October's Pop Warner football practice shooting was arrested on a charge of culpable negligence, police say. The following…
Reilly Cardella is crowned Miss Apopka 2024The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Reilly Cardella was crowned Miss Apopka 2024 at the Miss Apopka Scholarship Competition on Saturday, December 2, at the Apopka High School auditorium. She succeeds Sarah…
Chick-fil-A Apopka opens at its new locationThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Chick-fil-A Apopka, formerly known as Chick-fil-A Hunt Club, reopened for business on 2488 E. Semoran Blvd., today, Thursday, November 30, and features an expanded drive-through and…