County Mayor Demings gives first State of County address
Demings updated almost 1,500 citizens and community leaders on the region’s progress on Thursday, May 16, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando....
After years of struggle, family gets dream home
In 2015, if one were to tell Keetonia Wilson that in 2023 she would overcome hardship to become a proud homeowner she would not...
Fisher Plantation residents vote to annex neighborhood into city
With an almost 75-percent voter approval, the residents of Fisher Plantation have voted to approve annexing the subdivision into the city of Apopka.
Contestants show up for Apopka BBQ Showdown this weekend
This weekend, the aroma of steak and barbecue will waft through the open air thanks to the 2022 Apopka BBQ Showdown and Steak Cookoff.
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Mayor Nelson accepts award for city
Mayor Bryan Nelson (third from left) shows the 2019 Youth Employer of the Year award the city of Apopka received Wednesday, December 11, in...
Chamber begins search for new president
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for a new president as Laura Heiselman, the organization’s previous president, is no longer with the...
Long City Council meeting ends with some emotional exchanges
Find out what happenend during this more than 3-1/2 hours long meeting in this week's Apopka Chief.
Getting guns off the street
Sgt. Brett Webster (l) of the Apopka Police Department and Orange County sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Snavely stand behind guns they received during a Kicks...
Local historian wins community service award
The Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka honored Francina Boykin with the Service to Mankind Award, which recognizes an individual for civic efforts reflecting the...
Scam leaves woman without driveway
A scam left an Apopka woman without a driveway, and now she has finished raising money for a new driveway.