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Foliage pioneer Ralph Faircloth dies at 89The Apopka Chief
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…
Apopka motorcross rider competes in national eventThe Apopka Chief
Perry Warren shows plaques he has won for the success he’s had in motocross racing. “To get to the championships takes a lot of hard work,…
Mustangs continue conditioning work in summer heatThe Apopka Chief
In addition to lifting weights, the Wekiva High football players work on aerobic conditioning through running drills as they prepare for the 2015 football season. See…
Apopka Little League softball all-stars compete in sectionalThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Little League Minor softball team wins one of three in tourney. Read more on their performance on page 1C.
Blue Darters working toward 4th straight title gameThe Apopka Chief
See photos of the Darters in preparation and read more on page 5C.
MinionsThe Apopka Chief
JULY 10, 2015 PG , 1 hr 31 min Animated Comedy One Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he—alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little…
Sewer-plant expansion affects city spendingThe Apopka Chief
Just prior to the Independence Day holiday, city commissioners got their first look at Apopka’s overall budget for the 2015-2016 fiscal year.
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…