For a summer’s day delight, go outdoors for a walkThe Apopka Chief
“Let’s go for a walk” is one of the best five-word sentences an active healthy senior or anyone can hear from a friend...
Bluegills, shellcrackers are hot just like the weatherThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you had a great weekend and you had a chance to do some fishin’. Folks are gettin’ on the water and catchin’…
Bluegills, shellcrackers are hot just like the weatherThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you had a great weekend and you had a chance to do some fishin’. Folks are gettin’ on the water and catchin’…
City OKs tax change; final decision in Sept.The Apopka Chief
Mayor Joe Kilsheimer (c) speaks as Commissioner Billie Dean (l) and Commissioner Bill Arrowsmith listen Monday, July 20, during a budget workshop. Read about the results…
First steps of visioning start at City HallThe Apopka Chief
In a press release, the city described the visioning process as the creation of a plan for the future. At the kick off event for the…
Top rating renewed for Apopka Fire DepartmentThe Apopka Chief
The Insurance Services Office (ISO) once again awarded the Apopka Fire Department. It is one of the top fire departments in the nation and includes 75…
Expressway authority names new CFOThe Apopka Chief
Lisa Lumbard has been selected as chief financial officer for the Central Florida Expressway Authority. Read more about Lisa and her achievements on page 6A.
Gorowski, Thornton to wedThe Apopka Chief
Ann Gorowski, daughter of Dan and Katie Gorowski, both of Monroe, Mich., and Kyle Thornton, son of Bill and Sharon Thornton of Apopka, are engaged. Read…
New book gives survivor’s account of Ocoee MassacreThe Apopka Chief
The book contains accounts of Gladys Franks Bell's father, Richard Allen Franks’ experiences, achievements and hardships.
Railway depot’s function may be clear in downtown plansThe Apopka Chief
Now that the city is moving forward with its downtown revitalization plan, The Big Potato Foundation may eventually gain a clearer perspective about how a historical…
Student wins National American Miss FloridaThe Apopka Chief
Rosemari Martinez, daughter of Maria Alcantara, will represent Florida at the National Pageant. Read more about Rosemari, her interests and the pageant on page 5B.
Parks get attention of boardThe Apopka Chief
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, reviewed recommendations for community parks, discussed a presentation on future growth and future park needs, and talked about a former…
All-star season over for Apopka Little League teamsThe Apopka Chief
The all-star season has come to an end for the Apopka Little League. For many leagues, four teams advancing to Section championship tournaments is a season…
Working hard during summer actionThe Apopka Chief
Apopka defensive lineman Mychal Austin reaches to tackle a Mount Dora player during action at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes camp hosted by Stetson University in…