17 sentenced to prison for multi-state drug trafficking, money laundering conspiracy

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...

Loaves & Fishes to kick off March Madness

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 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 project...

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...

Orange County breaks ground on $10 million phase 2 of Lake...

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...

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 the...

APK basketball just one win away from FHSAA Final Four

By Marshall Tempest Apopka Chief Staff After defeating the Winter Park Wildcats on Monday, Feb. 17, the Blue Darters are preparing for the regional finals. They...

Apopka beats Winter Park, hosts regional final against Sanford

By Marshall Tempest Apopka Chief Staff It’s on to the regional final after the Apopka Blue Darter basketball team defeated the Winter Park Wildcats 50-39 in...

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...