Cloudy with a chance…

Lovell Elementary School fifth grade teachers have chosen “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” as the book theme of the day during Literacy Week....

Up-and-down weather has been causing havoc with fishin’

Hello Folks, I hope everyone is havin’ a great week and, hopefully, you have plans to do some fishin’ this week. The weather has been chilly...

Cystic Fibrosis benefit

Central Florida police and firefighters competed in the second annual Cops vs. Firefighters for Cystic Fibrosis event. Read more on what the first responders...

AES implements ‘house’ system of students

At the beginning of the school year, Apopka Elementary School implemented a house system that is modeled after the houses in the popular “Harry...

Night of Praise will feature Southern Gospel music

“A Night of Praise,” featuring Southern Gospel music, will be held at the Apopka Community Center/VFW. Sponsored by Turning Point Ministry, the event is...

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...

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...