State, local reps discuss partnership between jail, school

Orange County District 2 Commissioner Bryan Nelson, who represents Apopka and Northwest Orange County, convened a meeting to explore possible partnerships and collaboration among...

Clown troop fundraiser will feature award-winning soloist

The annual Hallelujah Clown Fundraiser, the non-profit Christian clown troop’s biggest fundraiser of the year, will be at the Zellwood Community Center.

Family finds lost $50 bill, wins lottery at same store

What are the odds that not only would a family rediscover a lost $50 bill, but also win $500 from a scratch-off lottery ticket...

Apopka, Zellwood mail carriers gather food for annual food drive

The Apopka Post Office collected 14,716 pounds of food and the Zellwood Post Office collected 495 pounds of food for the 25th annual Stamp...

Clay Springs gets new books

Northwest Orange Republican Women, Federated (NORWF) presented books to Clay Springs Elementary School.

Progressive Seniors Club host fifth annual seniors’ prom

More than 230 well-dressed attendees enjoyed a night of fine dining, dancing and fellowship with one another.

Garden club installs new officers

The Foliage Garden Club of Apopka celebrated the end of their successful year with the installation of new officers

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.

Assisted living facility will have special emphasis on memory care

Construction is expected to begin some time in the next month for a 95-unit assisted living facility in Apopka that will have an emphasis...

Muck farming forum happens 20 years after farms’ buyout

By Marjorie Grinnell, Special to the Apopka Chief. With the buyout of the farms being somewhat near the 20-year mark, the Zellwood Historical Society...