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Essential Eye breaks ground
A groundbreaking ceremony celebrated the construction of Essential Eye Care on Park Avenue next to Synovus Bank in Apopka on Wednesday, November 15.
Roofing company gives new roof to sheriff’s deputy
When Mary Norwood of Apopka, a 32-year veteran of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, learned that OCSO Sgt. Michael Murphy nominated her to receive a new…
City Center hotel, Highland Manor listed for sale
Taurus Investment Holdings has listed Hilton Garden Inn at the Apopka City Center for sale and added Highland Manor as part of a packaged deal for…
Rotary and church donate turkeys
The Rotary Club of Apopka and Renewal Church of Apopka donated 40 food bags and turkeys to Zellwood Elementary School on the morning of Thursday, November…
Orlando Magic co-founder talks leadership at gala
Seven qualities exemplify an exceptional leader, all which were eminent in Mayor John Land, said Pat Williams, co-founder of the NBA’s Orlando Magic at the fifth…
2023 State of the City
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson delivers the 2023 State of the City address on Friday, November 17, at the Apopka Community Center/VFW Building on South Central Avenue…
Bass fishing improving on Butler Chain
Hello Folks, Well, by the time you read my column, turkey day will be over. It will be leftovers for a while, but, hey! I love…
Blue Darters fall to Seminoles in FHSAA Regional Semifinals
The Apopka Blue Darter football season is officially over after a heartbreaking 42-14 loss at the hands of Sanford Seminole in the FHSAA Regional Semifinals on…
Apopka’s post season cut short in second round of playoffs
The 2023 Apopka Blue Darter football season has come to an end. After losing to the Sanford Seminoles in the FHSAA Regional Semifinals, Apopka’s playoff run…
Trip to D.C. changes young man’s lifeThe Apopka Chief
During his three-day trip, Nathaniel Plummer called on members of Congress to renew the Special Diabetes Program, a federal program to support research to prevent, cure…
Second full moon on August 30 will make fishin’ betterThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you got a chance to do some fishin’ this past weekend. Hopefully, after the Labor…
Blue Darters versus Osceola in preseason football gameThe Apopka Chief
One minute, nine seconds left on the fourth-quarter clock. The Osceola Kowboys were in perfect position for a field goal to pull ahead of the Apopka…
Mustangs’ rally against Bobcats in preseasonThe Apopka Chief
Style and character of how the touchdowns were scored was the same for both teams (Wekiva Mustangs and Gainesville Buchholz Bobcats). The contest unfolded as a…
Preseason game was very valuable for Apopka, OsceolaThe Apopka Chief
The Darters survived an Osceola march deep into Apopka territory late in the fourth quarter, but a 30-yard field goal try went wide left with about…
Missing elderly man found, police sayThe Apopka Chief
Brian Darikio Beathea, a 65-year-old Black man, was last seen in the area of AdventHealth Apopka.
Graceworx Community Church Commends, Cheers on Region’s Students and TeachersThe Apopka Chief
Throughout our nation, August is the month when students either return to school for the fall term or get ready to be welcomed back shortly after…
Changing driving habits and vehicle maintenance can help reduce your gas costsThe Apopka Chief
Gas prices continue to rise, with no relief in sight. And if you’re in the market for a new or used vehicle, you’ll find car prices…
Looking back at youThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief/The Planter publisher John Ricketson found this Polyphemus moth on his car last week. The moth is named after Polyphemus, the Greek mythological giant…
Darter Flight TuesdayThe Apopka Chief
Time to kick start Darter Flight Tuesday for this new school year at Apopka High School! A veteran teacher was selected as the first recipient, someone…