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…
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Water projects will allow Apopka to expand its reuse water capabilitiesThe Apopka Chief
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…
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…
City crews build new sidewalkThe Apopka Chief
Toby McIntire gratefully removed his sign from Monroe Avenue as city of Apopka workers constructed a sidewalk through his busy neighborhood. Read more on how this…
New principal begins at Wheatley ElementaryThe Apopka Chief
As the newest principal of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School, Linton Atkinson is “excited about the opportunity.” Read more on new principal, Linton Atkinson and his qualifications.…
Little League team has good experienceThe Apopka Chief
“The coaches are proud of the players and the team,” manager Gregg Phillips said. Apopka 10-11 Year Old All Stars played Oviedo and Maitland during pool…
Man charged after challenging police officers with deadly weaponThe Apopka Chief
Apopka man has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer with a deadly weapon. Read what Terry Adair Butcher did,…
Apopka plays Northwest in district gameThe Apopka Chief
A controversial play late in game was crucial to outcome at this District 23 Little League Intermediate All-Star championship tournament. Read all about this game between…
Little League softball team plays for district championshipThe Apopka Chief
Throughout the history of District 23 Little League play, Apopka and Oviedo have almost always battled each other in dramatic, intense, play-for-play contests and often in…
Apopka Majors Little League team plays for district titleThe Apopka Chief
District 23 Little League All-Star Major championship. Played at Maitland’s Little League facility on Wednesday, July 1. Find out the final score of this game and…
Improper items ending up in recycling bins, city saysThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka encourages residents to properly recycle their materials. How not to recycle, correct ways to recycle and household waste events detailed in this…
Labor Ready opens its doorsThe Apopka Chief
Labor Ready, a staffing agency headquartered in Tacoma, Wash., celebrated its Apopka grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Read more on page 6B.
Rotary Club installs new officers and awards membersThe Apopka Chief
The Rotary Club of Apopka had its 88th annual installation banquet and recently appointed its leadership team for 2015-2016. See more photos of the leadership team…
Crematorium cuts ribbonThe Apopka Chief
The Baldwin Brothers Cremation Society staff had a ribbon-cutting grand opening of their new Apopka location. Read more about Baldwin Brothers and their new location.
Habitat for Humanity dedicates house to Apopka womanThe Apopka Chief
Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County and Greater Apopka dedicated a new home to Ebony Pugh. Read about Ebony and how her house was earned.