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…
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The Wekiva Mustangs are looking to continue what has been an upward trend during the first two seasons under Jeremiah Schwartz.
OCPS named ‘StormReady Supporter’The Apopka Chief
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Weather Service selected Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) as a “StormReady Supporter” after reviewing the district’s emergency management…
Rotary donates to AHS Fashion ClubThe Apopka Chief
The Rotary Club of Apopka helps Apopka High School Fashion Club with a check. Giving back to the Apopka community for over 90 years, the Rotary…
Wildlife Drive to be open despite maintenanceThe Apopka Chief
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive will have its normal opening, unaffected by maintenance that contractors will do on roadwork on the property.
AHS softball team versus Ocoee in Metro Conference gameThe Apopka Chief
Pitcher Sarah Sosa keeps her eyes on the plate as she fires the ball during the Conference West Division tournament against Ocoee.
Apopka High School baseball faces rival West OrangeThe Apopka Chief
After Brady Roberts’ (r) running catch in deep right-center field that saved multiple runs in the fifth inning, he’s met with congratulations from Anthony DeVita.
Rain is definitely needed throughout all Central FloridaThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I sure hope you had a great Easter weekend, and you celebrated with your church and family that He is Risen. My family and…
Apopka High’s Alyssa Novoa plays for district tennis titleThe Apopka Chief
Alyssa Novoa played against Jessica Maras, her Lake Mary opponent for the district title in the District 4A-3 tournament held at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs.…
Apopka Blue Darters versus Wekiva Mustangs in boys volleyballThe Apopka Chief
Devon Bolling slams the ball for the Apopka Blue Darters during the game on Tuesday, April 11
Changing driving habits and vehicle maintenance can help reduce your gas costsThe Apopka Chief
You’ve seen it at the gas pump… gas prices are rising. And if you’re in the market for a new or used vehicle, you’ll find car…
AHS boys lacrosse battle Ocoee in district playoff contestThe Apopka Chief
Samuel Nuebel tries to gain control of the ball during Apopka’s district tournament playoff with the Ocoee Knights. See more photos on page 3B.