Mayor: Light industrial, residential areas can co-existThe Apopka Chief
Mayor Joe Kilsheimer stands on the city’s Leroy Gilliam Training Center property that borders another piece of property the city owns. Find out what residents have…
All in a day’s workThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Police Officer Hommy Velez holds a soft-shell snapping turtle just before releasing it at Dream Lake Park.
County holds meeting about its new collection serviceThe Apopka Chief
About a dozen residents learned about Orange County’s new automated garbage and recycling service. Read more on the meeting and the new service in this week's…
An eye on thingsThe Apopka Chief
A red-shouldered hawk rests in a tree alongside the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on Christmas Day.
Funeral home director diesThe Apopka Chief
James “Jim” Loomis Sr., owner of Loomis Family Funeral Home of Apopka, died December 23 in Nashville, Tenn. He was 71. Read more about Mr. Loomis…
Local man arrestedThe Apopka Chief
A confrontation at an Apopka-area house early this week left one man dead and his friend under arrest. Read more on what charges Phuc Nguyen was…
Apopka man, twin have 92nd birthdayThe Apopka Chief
Wilbert Bell of Apopka and his identical twin brother Thomas of Pennsylvania celebrated their 92nd birthday. Read more on the lives of the twins in this…
Artist awakens Force of ‘Star Wars’ with library displayThe Apopka Chief
The North Orange Branch Library is displaying “Star Wars”--themed art by Winter Park-based painter NEHS. The “Star Wars” artwork characters include stormtroopers and villains Emperor Palpatine…
Loaves & FishesThe Apopka Chief
Citizens on Patrol helper Jim (right) is pictured with Devora Norton, one of Loaves & Fishes’ clients, outside the Loaves & Fishes building.
Veterans raise money for gift cardsThe Apopka Chief
The Zellwood Station Veterans Club raised money to buy $25 Walmart gift cards for veterans at the Apopka Walmart. The fundraiser’s particpating veterans are (l to…
Shop with a Cop helps children buy toysThe Apopka Chief
About 50 children participated in Shop with a Cop with the Apopka Police Department. Find out what amount they were allowed to purchase up to.
Cleanup timeThe Apopka Chief
Coca-Cola Refreshments in Apopka conducted a roadway cleanup along West Orange Avenue. The employees involved with the project are, (l-r), Ernesto Del Valle, Louis Munnigh, Jessica…
Blue Darters participate in 16-team tournamentThe Apopka Chief
Read on the Darter's performance in the Hitchcock’s Challenge boys basketball tournament and find out how they placed and who they defeated overall in the tournament.
Mustangs place in post-Christmas tourneyThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs were participants in the Hitchcock’s Challenge. Find out how they placed and read more on their performance in this week's Apopka Chief.
Wekiva girls win first 2 games of eventThe Apopka Chief
Even when not playing the best basketball possible, the Wekiva Mustangs girls basketball team is still better than most teams. Read about their games against Freedom…