Wolf Lake Elementary retirees reflect on their careers

Wolf Lake Elementary bids farewell to three of our fabulous staff as they retire! Paulette Schultz, Kay Buchan, and Karen Smith have been a...

Incumbents, challengers for 2016 City Council elections

See photos of the incumbents and challengers for the upcoming election in this week's Apopka Chief.

Math teacher receives grant

Hai-Anh Nguyen, mathematics teacher at Wekiva High School, recently received a $2,000 grant for her aquaponics program.

New book gives survivor’s account of Ocoee Massacre

The book contains accounts of Gladys Franks Bell's father, Richard Allen Franks’ experiences, achievements and hardships.

VFW holds retirement ceremony for Lt Cdr Andrews

A retirement ceremony was held in honor of Lieutenant Commander Joshua A. Andrews on at the Apopka VFW Post 10147. Read more on page...

Church gives high school senior a scholarship

The Church of the Holy Spirit of Apopka awarded a scholarship, (which is presented annually to a graduating senior who has...) to Lake Brantley...

Light poles being replaced at Apopka High football field

The three new poles will match the two-year-old pole in height at 80 feet. The fourth pole will have LED lights installed to match...

Masonic officers

On December 27, 2022, the 2023 officers of Orange Lodge No.36 F&AM of Apopka were installed into their positions.

The sun shone bright for bluegrass and folk music

The Blackwater Creek Bluegrass Band entertained guests at the 18th annual Magnolia Park Bluegrass & Folk Music Festival.

Panfish, bass bitin’ in Central Florida lakes and rivers

Hello Folks, Well, we are back in town and glad to be home to some nice warm weather. My wife Shirley and I had a...