Animal companions give so much to humans, and part of the responsibility to care for them is helping them to stay healthy. The staff at Park…
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The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for PITYFitness at the studio’s location, 418 S. Park Ave., Apopka, on Wednesday, October 25. …
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As a part of this year’s Fire Prevention Month, Apopka firefighters have been visiting schools around the community to teach students about fire safety. On Thursday,…
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This little girl rides a carnival swing at the Fall Family Festival held Thursday, October 19 through Sunday, October 22, at Kit Land Nelson Park in…
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In three separate votes on Wednesday, October 18, the Apopka City Council voted 5-0 to have city staff publish notices about the disposal, or sale, of…
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Forty students participated in the Apopka Fire Department’s second annual Austin Duran Truck Camp on Wednesday, October 18, at the Gilliam Training Center in Apopka. The…
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This gator peers out from underwater at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka. The drive is free and open to…
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Hello Folks, It’s a great time to be in Florida where the fishin’ is gonna’ be good this fall. The fishin’ isn’t too bad right now…
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After falling to the Lake Mary Rams at home last week, the Apopka Blue Darters now sit at 5-3 on the season and 1-2 in 4M…
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From the Wekiva Mustangs’ perspective, the 68-47 loss to the Jones Tigers was an opportunity to take a significant step towards securing a Class 3M playoff…
Nonprofit will break ground on affordable housing developmentThe Apopka Chief
Hannibal Square Community Land Trust (HSCLT) will break ground on a 24-townhome development in Apopka. The new development, called Cornerstone at Sixth, will provide 24 permanently affordable…
Independence Day fireworksThe Apopka Chief
Fireworks filled the sky at the Apopka amphitheater to cap the city’s July Fourth Celebration on Tuesday, July 4. Musical guest My Generation entertained the crowd…
Blue-winged tealThe Apopka Chief
This blue-winged teal is one of several wildlife that call Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive home. Located on the Lake Apopka North Shore, the drive is free…
If you try your luck in lakes, river, be aware of the heatThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July. I know my family did. We had the all-American meal of hot dogs and hamburgers, and…
Mustangs prepare for season with much summer successThe Apopka Chief
The ability to prepare for the upcoming season has been a steady process of improvement with Jeremiah Schwartz as the Wekiva Mustangs’ head coach.
July 2023 ObituariesThe Apopka Chief
July 28, 2023 EVANGELINA C. OCHOA, 83, of Apopka, Florida passed away on July 21, 2023. Mrs. Ochoa was born on August 11, 1939 in Ancihuacuaro,…
Graceworx Community Church will be Highlighting Religious Liberty in JulyThe Apopka Chief
Graceworx Community Church, like many congregations throughout the United States, sees in the secular festivities surrounding Independence Day, a natural springboard for reflecting also on the…
Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka presents honors at annual awards luncheonThe Apopka Chief
Lorena Potter, (l), president of Foliage Sertoma Club, welcomes new members of the club who were installed at a luncheon by Mayor Bryan Nelson (r). The…
Apopka Rotary installs new president, presents awardsThe Apopka Chief
Sam Worell, (l), area governor of Rotary District 6980, installs Mike Polan as president of Rotary Club of Apopka. See more photos on page 11A.
Marsh rabbitThe Apopka Chief
A marsh rabbit surveys his area recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka. The drive is free and…