01/28/2021
01/28/2021
Local News for Apopka, Florida
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
Apopka offering socially distanced classes for seniors starting February
From the City of ApopkaThe City of Apopka Recreation Department will be offering socially distanced classes to our senior residents beginning February 2021. Classes will cover a range of interests fro Read the rest of the article on theapopkavoice.com READ MORE.
01/28/2021
Oklahoma angler lands first bass in Lake Apopka Fish Tag Challenge
From The Friends of Lake ApopkaThe Friends of Lake Apopka (FOLA) congratulates angler Ricci Head of Shawnee, OK who landed the first tagged fish in the inaugural Lake Apopka Fish Tag Challenge.Head ca Read the rest of the article on theapopkavoice.com READ MORE.
01/27/2021
Apopka Burglary Report
APD Burglary Report: January 17th-23rdThe Apopka Burglary Report forJanuary 17-23 shows nine burglaries reported in Apopka.Chief Michael McKinley of the Apopka Police Department tells us that many veh Read the rest of the article on theapopkavoice.com READ MORE.
01/26/2021
Apopka resident-hero fights hunger with Second Harvest Food Bank, gets promoted
From Staff Reports and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central FloridaBefore we get to the Apopka resident-hero part, meet Alaina and Nola.These two precious girls are best friends. And like best friends, Read the rest of the article on theapopkavoice.com READ MORE.
01/26/2021
Florida gas prices reach 11-month high; see best Apopka gas prices
From AAAFlorida gas pricesjumped another 10 cents last week, reaching an average price of $2.40 per gallon. Sunday’s state average is up 20 cents from the start of the year, and the highest dail Read the rest of the article on theapopkavoice.com READ MORE.
01/26/2021
Apopka nun who served thousands dies at 91
Working to help those she saw in need, Sister Teresa McElwee, who helped form and worked with many organizations in Apopka and the surrounding area to help meet those needs, died January 7. She was 91. Her colleagues called her a source of energy, love, and action, and said she was surrounded by love, singing, READ MORE.
01/25/2021
In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review
6 stories that shaped Apopka’s news week:The Apopka Voice is donating 25% of its advertising revenue in 2021 to local charitiesStudent Journalists Wanted: Internships available with The Apopka V Read the rest of the article on theapopkavoice.com READ MORE.
01/23/2021
Earl Graham, Longtime Apopka High Basketball Coach, Remembered at Service
A community came together Saturday to celebrate the life of a Central Florida basketball icon who coached nearly 50 years. Read the rest of the article on mynews13.com READ MORE.
01/23/2021
Saturday Sounds Concert Series
Event date: February 6, 2021 Event Time: 05:00 PM – 07:00 PMLocation: 3710 Jason Dwelley ParkwayApopka, FL 32712Description:Seating will be social distanced in both the Amphitheater and the lawn area. Read the article on apopka.net READ MORE.
01/22/2021
Police department employee awarded
Kimberly Pollard, a civilian employee with the Apopka Police Department, was awarded with a certificate Wednesday, January 20. See more on 12A. The post Police department employee awarded appeared first on The Apopka Chief Newspaper. Read the article on theapopkachief.com READ MORE.
01/22/2021
Scoring 1,000 points means plenty of work for Smith
Even with all the success the Wekiva Mustangs have earned under the leadership of Tommie Butts’ coaching staff, Smith is the first player to reach the milestone. Read more in Sports on page 1B. The post Scoring 1,000 points means plenty of work for Smith appeared first on The Apopka Chief Newspaper. Read the article READ MORE.
01/22/2021
Finance director
The City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Gladymir Ortega as Apopka’s new finance director on Wednesday, January 20. Ortega replaces Jamie Roberson, who served more than two years in the position. Ortega comes to Apopka after serving as the comptroller for the Osceola County clerk of the court. She began in her new job READ MORE.
01/22/2021
Apopka nun who served thousands dies at 91
Sister Teresa McElwee, who helped form and worked with many organizations in Apopka and the surrounding area, died January 7. Read more on 1A. The post Apopka nun who served thousands dies at 91 appeared first on The Apopka Chief Newspaper. Read the article on theapopkachief.com READ MORE.
01/22/2021
Farm Share this weekend with Senator Bracy, food for 500 families in Apopka
Food distribution this Saturday in Apopka, 10amFarm Share, one of Floridas leading food nonprofits, is partnering with State Senator Randolph Bracy (District 11), Apopka High School PTSA, the Apopka A Read the rest of the article on theapopkavoice.com READ MORE.01/21/2021
Looking to steal
As Apopka Blue Darters girls basketball coach Brittany Hardy (r) watches from the sideline, Janiya Johnson (1) and Apopka teammate Kiera Knight double-team an Evans player. See more on page 1B. The post Looking to steal appeared first on The Apopka Chief Newspaper. Read the article on theapopkachief.com READ MORE.
01/21/2021
Public-private partnership helps rebuild fish attractor locations in Lake Apopka
From the Friends of Lake ApopkaFOLA recently partnered with the town of Montverde, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission, Shelleys Environmental Systems, and the owners of a defunct citrus grove Read the rest of the article on theapopkavoice.com READ MORE.
01/21/2021
Apopka Police Department Arrest Report
APD Arrest Report for January 10th-16thThe Apopka Police Department reported the following statistics:CallsForService 1,424Traffic Citations 112Crash Reports 27A Read the rest of the article on theapopkavoice.com READ MORE.
01/21/2021
Apopka caretaker stole from terminally ill woman, police say
Melisa Brooks, 50, is accused of stealing more than $3,000 worth of items from her elderly employer, according to Apopka police. At the time, Brooks was already awaiting trial on allegations that she stole from another elderly person in her care. Read the rest of the article on orlandosentinel.com READ MORE.
01/20/2021