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...