Apopka police have obtained a warrant for a man’s arrest for charges including vehicular theft and vehicular homicide that resulted in the death of a 7-year-old…
Stolen vehicle ends up in automobile crash at Apopka interserctionThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
A vehicle that was stolen ended up in an automobile crash this morning, Thursday, October 5, at North Main Avenue and Summit Street. North Maine Avenue…
Apopka police arrest, charge 11-year-old juvenile in the shooting of two 13-year-old youthsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
After further investigation, Apopka police have arrested and charged an 11-year-old juvenile with attempted second-degree murder in the Monday, October 2, shooting at the Northwest Recreation…
Juvenile detained for firing handgun at two youths at Apopka football fieldThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
A juvenile has been detained for shooting two other youths with a firearm at an Apopka football field at Pop Warner football practice, according to Apopka…
Orange County updating floodplain management plan, seeks public inputThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Orange County is in the process of updating its floodplain management plan. As part of the planning process, Orange County Public Works will host a virtual…
Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council to pay tribute to Gold Star familiesThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council will host the annual Gold Star Mothers and Families Day Ceremony, which will recognize Gold Star families who have…
Apopka man sentenced for receiving, possessing child sexual abuse materialThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
From the U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida Today, Thursday, September 28, U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger sentenced Apopka man Charles Vincent Yannaccone, 52,…
Apopka Police Department swears in two more officersThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Police Department added two new officers to its police force on Friday, September 22. Officer Laura Crespo and Officer Joseph Mentor took an oath…
UPDATE: Missing 60-year-old Apopka man foundThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Peter Adolphus Lewis was recovered in good health and reunited with his family, Apopka police say on Wednesday, September 27. He was reported as last seen…
Apopka police search for missing 60-year-old manThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Apopka police are searching for Peter Adolphus Lewis, a 60-year-old Black man who was last seen yesterday, Tuesday, September 26 in the area of Jecenia Blossom…
Orange County asking public input on use of $219 million in hurricane recovery federal fundingThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Orange County will conduct a series of public meetings in its districts to determine the use of $219 million in federal funding for hurricane recovery. The…






