With a 3-0 career, and a list of sponsorships, this local MMA fighter is at it again, with another victory and upcoming fight. Find out more…
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Apopka-area MMA fighter wins championship boutThe Apopka Chief
Fishin’s been good along chains thanks to rainThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We are gettin’ plenty of rain and by lookin’ at the ponds and lakes near my house, you can see the water is comin’…
City, developer to share cost of half-interchange?The Apopka Chief
Developments • Presentations • Employee Recognitions • Annexations • Improvement grants • Properties discussed at recent City Council meeting.
Apopka Youth WorksThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Youth Works held a Closing Ceremony at Highland Manor. Apopka Youth Works is a program in partnership with CareerSource Central Florida that provided eight weeks…
Community gets first look at new mural capturing Apopka’s historyThe Apopka Chief
The room was so packed some audience members had to stand. This was the scene of City Hall as a mural chronicling Apopka’s past and present,…
APD gives to teachersThe Apopka Chief
Elementary school teachers each received money thanks to the inaugural Back to School Shopping Event. Pictured are teacher Leigha Jackson (l.) and Apopka Police Department Officer…
ASCE names Apopka man Engineer of the YearThe Apopka Chief
Mark Van Hala is a professional civil engineer and serves in the Orange County One Stop Shop as the Public Works representative. Read about his award…
APD National Night OutThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Police Department hosted National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Piedmont Lakes community. Read more on the APD National Nigh Out on page…
Packinghouse artifacts donated to Zellwood Historical SocietyThe Apopka Chief
The son of one of the owners of the Zellwood Fruit Distributors (ZFD), Julian Meitin packinghouse donated artifacts from the packinghouse to the Zellwood Historical Society.
4-H Club member gets inducted into the Florida Hall of FameThe Apopka Chief
Shirley Risser has been very involved in 4-H, Extension, and other civic groups for almost 50 years. Read more about her accomplishment on page 1B.
Pollards share secret of married lifeThe Apopka Chief
Prince and Annie Pollard have been married for 50 years, and lived in Apopka for 49 years. Read about their family and what they shared as…
Fishin’s been good along chains thanks to rainThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We are gettin’ plenty of rain and by lookin’ at the ponds and lakes near my house, you can see the water is comin’…
Bozzutto celebrating her 100th birthdayThe Apopka Chief
Mary Bozzuto is celebrating her birthday today, August 7. Find out which milestone she has reached and read more about her on page 1B.
Pinckneys renew their wedding vowsThe Apopka Chief
Jim and Elaine Pinckney (pictured, in top row) renewed their wedding vows Sat., July 11 at St. Francis Catholic Church. Read more on page 2B.
AHS thanks Men’s MinistryThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High School’s Student Services Department would like to thank the Men’s Ministry at the Venue Church for painting the school’s College and Career Room. Read…
Local participates in golf outingThe Apopka Chief
Apopka resident Joe Hudspeth was one of 252 participants in Bob’s Discount Furniture’s 28th annual golf outing on at the Tunxis Plantation Country Club. Read more…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District wins SOAR Award for utility excellenceThe Apopka Chief
LANGD GM/CEO Samuel Davis, Jr. shows the SOAR Award. "Lake Apopka Natural Gas District consistently demonstrates a commitment to providing natural gas safely and efficiently to…
New coach heads AHS girls basketballThe Apopka Chief
A new coach has taken over the reins of the Apopka High School girls basketball team. Mike Cronkhite will be succeeding Gary Wheeler. Read more on…
She’s movin’ upThe Apopka Chief
Izzy M. Pellot of Apopka participated in the 2015 U.S. Kids Golf World Championship held in Pinehurst, N. C. Find out how she placed and read…
Snaps, drills and stances for the Darters and MustangsThe Apopka Chief
It’s not ‘The Thriller’ it’s football practice at Apopka High (left) and Wekiva High (right). See photos of the football practice and progress on pages 4C…
AHS student, Perry Warren places in top-10 at Motocross ChampionshipThe Apopka Chief
Perry Warren shows the trophies and medal he earned at the ATV/MC AMA Amaeur National Motocross Championship. Read more on the many races he participated in…
Fishing at Lake ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
Fishermen take a boat ride on Lake Apopka, the state’s third largest lake.
Rain is good for Central Florida lakes, riversThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, we have been prayin’ for rain and our prayers have been answered. We are finally gettin’ some rain and it’s fillin’ our lakes…
City launches visioning processThe Apopka Chief
The city officially launched its new community visioning process at City Hall on Friday, July 24. Visioning Apopka is an all-encompassed effort designed to engage the…
City budget funded by much more than property taxesThe Apopka Chief
Property taxes, long the disdain of homeowners everywhere, are the poster child of how a local government is funded. But, there is so much more to…