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.
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.
Medical facility cuts ribbonThe Apopka Chief
On Friday, March 31, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon for Casillas Medical and Wellness, located at 1706 E. Semoran Blvd. Board-certified family…
Since 1988, A.O.K. Tire Mart has been a local, family-owned and operated businessThe Apopka Chief
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. Summer is the season for beaches, barbecues, and breakdowns. Even though summer usually means fun, the…
Miss Apopka’s portraitThe Apopka Chief
Miss Apopka Sarah Sarver unveils her portrait at the Wednesday, April 5, City Council meeting at Apopka City Hall. With her are (l to r) Mayor…
Wekiwa Springs mural is dedicatedThe Apopka Chief
The community dedicated a new mural highlighting Wekiwa Springs flora and fauna as part of the residents’ persistent efforts to rescue Wekiwa Springs from blight and…
Apopka, Wekiva high school sports teams continue onThe Apopka Chief
Miguel Acosta fires the ball toward home plate for the Wekiva Mustangs during the game with Central Florida Christian Academy. Apopka flag football quarterback Lauren Jones…
Columnist back in town after visit to BassMaster eventThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I’m back. My wife, Shirley, and I had a great vacation, and we are glad to be back in Zellwood. The trip was great,…
AHS girls lacrosse sports 12-3 record headed to postseasonThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka High team that has the best record this spring is the girls lacrosse squad.
Apopka Blue Darters and Wekiva Mustangs play softballThe Apopka Chief
During a softball game on Monday, April 3, between the host Apopka Blue Darters and Wekiva Mustangs, Apopka’s Shylah Pino slides in safely at third base…
April obituaries 2023The Apopka Chief
April 28, 2023 DENNIS LEE MARTIN, Sr., born September 7, 1949, son of James Martin (deceased) and Sarah Martin (deceased), passed peacefully into eternity on April…