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…
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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…
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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…
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These two officers, Officer Dalton Whigham and Officer Matthew “Matt” Baker, took an oath to serve and protect. Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley administered the oath.…
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Following over a year of construction, the long-awaited Winn-Dixie has opened its doors at the Apopka City Center as the supermarket chain’s second Apopka location.
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The Apopka Run Club (ARC) presented VFW Post 10147 with a donation to be used for a meaningful impact on the lives of local veterans.
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An anhinga feasts on a fish at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka. The drive is free and open to…
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The 2023-2024 Student Government Association of Apopka High School is gearing up for an awesome homecoming season. Under the leadership of President Maiyah Saunderson and Vice…
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The Apopka Blue Darters and Wekiva Mustangs football teams held their final week of preseason practice in preparation for the Kickoff Classic games. Ready for Friday…
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Hello Folks, Well, we were supposed to get some rain this week, but none so far as I write this. We are still in the dog…
FSU student soon to graduateThe Apopka Chief
Skyler Miller, daughter of Cory and Melody Miller and granddaughter of Dennis and Patti Bankson, will be graduating from Florida State University with a degree in…
Petition to recall Nelson as mayor is launchedThe Apopka Chief
A petition was initiated to recall Bryan Nelson as mayor on the grounds of, among the reasons, refusing to hold anyone accountable for the death of…
City keeps upgrading cemetery, may raise plot feesThe Apopka Chief
So far, the upgrade of Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery has included completion of the repaving of the cemetery’s driveways, fencing installation, and process of procuring two new columbariums.
Wildlife Drive to celebrate 8th anniversaryThe Apopka Chief
Orange Audubon Society will celebrate eight years of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive’s opening at the drive. The event is free, and no reservations are necessary.
More action from Apopka High baseballThe Apopka Chief
Apopka second baseman Jeremy Pabon reaches down to put the tag on a Lake Buena Vista runner on during the game.
After sickness, great to be back as fishin’ in our area is pretty goodThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, it’s great to be back. My wife and I got the flu and it was kinda tough. Things are almost normal and it’s…
Wekiva’s McCoy fires perfect game against Central Florida ChristianThe Apopka Chief
One of the more impressive achievements in sports is a perfect game in baseball. Wekiva’s Zion McCoy joined the ranks of pitchers to throw a perfect…
Darters begin work toward ‘23 season with spring practiceThe Apopka Chief
Losing only four starters on each side of the ball, the Apopka Blue Darters football team will be looking for depth throughout the lineup and improvement…
Park Avenue Animal Hospital offers helpful hints to protect pets from fleas and ticksThe Apopka Chief
Since 2008, Park Avenue Animal Hospital has been providing a wide variety of services to keep your furry, four-legged friends in the best of health. With…
Freemasons aid Special OlympicsThe Apopka Chief
Orange Lodge No. 36 was honored to aid the Special Olympics Regional Summer Games at Apopka High School by providing the concessions for the participants of…