Visitors can see many wildlife at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive such as this limpkin. The drive is free and open to the public each Friday…
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Hello Folks, I hope everyone made it through the storm OK, and that you and your family are safe and sound. We had a lot of wind…
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The Apopka Blue Darters held their first home game of the season on Friday, September 1. The Darters hosted longtime rival West Orange.
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For the third consecutive season, the Wekiva Mustangs outgained the Ocoee Knights by a decisive margin, this time by 158-56 yards or close to a 3-1…
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In another low-scoring game, the Apopka Blue Darters moved to 2-0 Friday, September 1, with a victory over longtime rival West Orange (1-1).
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Lynda Touchton, an attendance/record clerk, is celebrated by Apopka High School for her 36 years of service to the school as she is now retiring. Pictured…
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When it comes to your health, there’s no place like home and family to take care of you. That’s the kind of care you can come…
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The agreement would allow for a 51-acre Kelly Park Road parcel, which the HOA owns, to be exchanged for the 319-acre golf course tract owned by…
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Apopka police are investigating the vandalism of headstones at the city cemetery that happened over the Labor Day weekend.
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This female belted kingfisher perches up high on a wire over Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka. The drive is…
Chamber hosts economic impact forum at City CenterThe Apopka Chief
Community leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs (pictured, Samuel Vilchez Santiago, State of Florida Director for the American Business Immigration Coalition) participated in a conversation about the key…
Kiwanis Club presents awardsThe Apopka Chief
Kiwanis Club of Apopka, presented its Students of the Year Awards, one each, to thirteen different Apopka area schools. See names on page 7A.
Mayor Nelson rebuts recall articleThe Apopka Chief
I would like to respond to the grounds for recall in last week’s paper (article, “Petition to recall Nelson as mayor is launched,” which appeared on…
Festival winners announcedThe Apopka Chief
The 61st annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival took place on Saturday and Sunday, April 29 and 30, at Kit Land Nelson Park in downtown Apopka.…
Rodriguez resigns as city attorneyThe Apopka Chief
Michael Rodriguez tendered his resignation as city attorney following a contentious battle with the Apopka City Council over how he performed his job. Rodriguez announced his resignation…
City gathers at prayer breakfastThe Apopka Chief
At the Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, the Apopka Christian Ministerial Alliance has given Mayor Bryan Nelson (center, in green tie) the Pillar Award, which recognizes the…
Festival for foliage, art and entertainment a successThe Apopka Chief
Wolf Lake Middle School’s Charlee Hagen sang the National Anthem to open the festival. See festival photos on page 5B.
Spring sports are mixing with spring football practiceThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva players go through passing drills on the first day of spring football practice. The Mustangs will play the spring game against Seminole High School in…
J&K Automotive is a company you can trust for honest and convenient auto repair servicesThe Apopka Chief
Honest Auto Repairs with a smile. If you’ve faced “hidden” charges or been talked into unnecessary service work, then J&K Automotive, Inc. is for you. They…
It’s been windy all over Central Florida as anglers try to make up for lost timeThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, it was a little windy over the weekend and that kept some anglers off the water. Hopefully, this week the wind will settle…