AFD engineer Hutsell retires
Correction: In the January 11 edition of The Apopka Chief, we published the incorrect last name for Mary Jo Hutsell. We apologize for the...
Artist of the month, Georgia Williams, share many stories
Whether it’s through art, dance, or even a book, Georgia Williams has a handful of creative outlets to tell her lifetime of stories. Find...
Apopka High School wind symphony participates at all-state
The Apopka High School wind symphony students represented the school and community at the Florida Music Educators Association’s all-state clinics in Tampa. Find out...
Specks are bitin’ in Lake Monroe, Lake Jesup, St. Johns River
Hello Folks,
Well, we have started off the New Year and, hopefully, you got a chance to try out that new rod and reel you...
Wekiva High student brings joy to families in Jamaica
A Wekiva High School junior spearheaded a drive to bring joy to fire survivors in Jamaica this past holiday season. Shanelle White, 16, a...
Author Mary Flynn shares Disney secrets with new book
For nearly 15 years, award-winning author Mary Flynn traveled the country and the world as a Disney Institute teacher and keynote speaker on Leadership...
Paraprofessional earns scholarship
On Wednesday, January 9, ESE paraprofessional Ishmael Grandison (l) was awarded the Melody Burton Scholarship for Future Teachers, established in 1995 by the OCPS...
Member of the Year
Holly Gondera was voted Women’s Council of Realtors Orlando Regional 2018 Member of the Year. Gondera is the CEO/Managing Broker at HAUS Real Estate.
Liz Felter, ‘the plant whisperer,’ visits Diagnostic Plant Clinic
At the UF/IFAS Diagnostic Plant Clinic in Apopka, Liz Felter gazes at the tomato plant and considers it quietly for a few seconds. Stroking...
Chasing warblers and drawing nature are part of Birding Festival
The annual North Shore Birding Festival will be held Friday, January 18, through Monday, January 21, on the North Shore of Lake Apopka. The...