Mayor part of business that seeks state funding for recidivism pilot...
A for-profit corporation that Mayor Joe Kilsheimer is a director in is seeking $500,000 in state funds to use for a recidivism pilot project,...
New Florida Hospital Apopka opens for business
After 18 months of construction and community-wide anticipation, the new Florida Hospital Apopka at last opened its doors for business.
On the morning of Wednesday,...
Press Release: The 2018 Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
Tickets for the May 3 Apopka Mayor's Prayer Breakfast are on sale.
John Stemberger, president and general counsel of the Florida Family Policy Council (FFPC),...
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
Several hundred people attended the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Thursday, May 5, at the Apopka Community Center/VFW. In the left picture, William Federer, the keynote...
60th Apopka Art and Foliage Festival scheduled
The 60th Apopka Art and Foliage Festival will offer more food vendor options including a vegan truck but the crowd favorite – crazy hats...
W.R. ‘Mac’ McGuffin, former publisher of newspapers, dies
A former owner of The Apopka Chief and The Planter, and a longtime community supporter well after his retirement 40 years ago, W.R. “Mac”...
Artist starts online fundraiser to finance Apopka-themed coloring book
A Kickstarter campaign has begun so as to raise money for the publication of an educational Apopka-themed coloring book and travel guide.
Launched by Rob...
Martin’s Pond
The fountain spouts at Martin’s Pond, located along U.S. Highway 441 in downtown Apopka. The pond is part of the Apopka City Center.
First steps of visioning start at City Hall
In a press release, the city described the visioning process as the creation of a plan for the future. At the kick off event...
Shirt sales to aid local cancer group as part of Breast...
The Apopka Fire Department is teaming up with the Apopka-based Gina McReynolds Foundation during October to sell shirts that will benefit the foundation and...