Construction begins on new school campusThe Apopka Chief
This rendering shows what the new Dream Lake Elementary School campus will look like when it opens for the first time in August 2016. Read more…
Foliage pioneer Ralph Faircloth dies at 89The Apopka Chief
Foliage pioneer Ralph Faircloth dies at 89
Marijuana dumped at landfill off Keene Road in ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
Waste Management employees discovered bags of marijuana were discovered at a dumpster off of Keene Road.
Moms who lost sons to violence will hold remembrance walkThe Apopka Chief
Barbara Miles began a local support group after her son was killed. At least 100 people are expected to attend the walk in South Apopka, established…
Building on the way upThe Apopka Chief
Construction is continuing on the Goodwill building in Apopka. Find out what features this new building will have in addition to the traditional Goodwill store.
Youth from church helping others locally, elsewhereThe Apopka Chief
This summer, the students of First Baptist Church Sweetwater have once again stepped outside the walls of their local congregation to be the “hands and feet…
Apopka police seeking bank robber with Scooby Doo shirtThe Apopka Chief
Apopka police are seeking a man who robbed a Fifth Third Bank while wearing a green shirt with a Scooby Do cartoon on the front. The…
Families add joy to their lives by adopting foster kidsThe Apopka Chief
Read the stories of families that have committed to learning resources in becoming foster parents and the impact it has had on their lives.
Apopka Elementary School mural will educate students on city historyThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Elementary School is getting colorful addition to the school: a new mural chronicling the school and the city’s history to educate as well as engage…
Prabakar, Su wedThe Apopka Chief
Umesh Prabakar and Joy Xiaomin Su, both of Apopka, were married. Read more on the couple on page 1B.
AHS FFA VP attends show and competes for scholarshipThe Apopka Chief
Haley Maxwell competed at the Georgia Junior Beef Futurity Show and competed for a scholarship based upon a Junior Cattlemen’s Quiz. Read more about Maxwell and…
Ukrainian church concert to raise money for cracked foundationThe Apopka Chief
Five advanced voice students, including their teacher’s two former ones from Maryland, will perform a fundraising concert to raise money for a crack in an Apopka…
The Apopka Fire Department kicked off the first of two weeks of summer campsThe Apopka Chief
Over 50 kids are participating in the program, which shows them the world of fire safety through activities promoting team-building, volunteerism, and leadership.
AHS athletic trainer wins statewide awardThe Apopka Chief
“It was a nomination from someone who sees what you do everyday and appreciates it, which is so important,” Ken Keister said.
Former Blue Darter lands spot in hall of fameThe Apopka Chief
Aaron Jones, a 1984 Apopka High School graduate who went on to play nine years in the National Football League, has been inducted into the Kentucky…