Three Apopka schools get refurbished & reconstructedThe Apopka Chief
Lovell Elementary School. as seen from the northeast aerial view, underwent what is called a prototype placement. During reconstruction, students attended the Apopka Ninth Grade Center…
Celebrating America’s birthdayThe Apopka Chief
Although there were plenty of amateur fireworks shot off over the Independence Day weekend in the Apopka area, the closest professional fireworks display to Apopka was…
Fire department offering safety checks for car seatsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Fire Department (AFD) is now offering car-seat safety checks to ensure that infants, toddlers and children are safe on the road. Read more on…
Water projects will allow Apopka to expand its reuse water capabilitiesThe Apopka Chief
Preliminary construction is under way for the first of two large collection ponds to be built on 90 acres. Read more on this project and what…
Matriarch of four generations celebrates her 96th birthdayThe Apopka Chief
Ethel Logatto credits her longevity to her parents, who both lived to be 72 years old. Read her story, how she came to live in Apopka…
Berkley’s passing a great loss to allThe Apopka Chief
By Fred Brummer, Special to the Chief "You may then understand why I considered myself blessed when, as a legislative rookie, I was able to have…
Youths create artwork in Boys and Girls Clubs programThe Apopka Chief
Youths show off their creations in an art program held by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida. Find out what special group will receive…
Extended family of 500 holds 35th annual Fourth of July cookoutThe Apopka Chief
The Lawery extended family has gathered every Fourth of July for the last 35 years for a large picnic.
Wholesale bakery opens in Apopka to make cheese rollsThe Apopka Chief
Though it may be considered a novelty to American culture, cheese bread has been a popular staple of Brazilian cuisine for more than 100 years. Read…
Apopka Little League comes away with district titlesThe Apopka Chief
"We are proud of the teams and thought Apopka Little League was well-represented as far as the product and play. High expectations have developed over the…
Apopka to Atlanta: Hittel’s videos are on a bigger stageThe Apopka Chief
Austin Hittel graduated from Apopka High in 2010 and from there, it’s been a meteoric rise to his current position as a digital video producer with…
Here’s the plan, guysThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Blue Darters assistant football coach Mark Barrett (r) points out the routes he wants receivers to run during a passing league game for the Blue…
Keeping an eye outThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva Mustangs assistant football coaches Bryan Gary (l) and Marcus McCarty watch as players work out during summer conditioning drills.
Local bowlers heading to important national eventThe Apopka Chief
Central Florida has grown into a hotbed of championship bowling and at its heart is the Brunswick-Wekiva Lanes’ youth program. Pete Vergos (r) and Ray Repaci…
Despite hot weather, fishin’ is very good in local lakesThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend and you didn’t eat too many hamburgers and hot dogs. I hope you had…