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…
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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…
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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…
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The ability to prepare for the upcoming season has been a steady process of improvement with Jeremiah Schwartz as the Wekiva Mustangs’ head coach.
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Even though he grew up in Apopka, there was little possibility that James Delgado would play football, much less coach it.
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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According to airman Kaleb Petty, the values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Zellwood. Read more on page 6A.
Apopka Fair takes over weekend with rides, food, funThe Apopka Chief
For 23 years, when spring comes, the feeling of “that time of the year” pervades the Apopka area as the Apopka Fair draws near.
Mustangs, Blue Darters are very active in several sportsThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva High’s cheerleaders were at RP Funding Center in Lakeland to support the basketball team in the Class 6A state semifinals. The Apopka Blue Darters softball…
Mustangs play in state semifinalThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva’s Austin Rolle drives to the bucket to attempt a shot in the state semifinal game.
Wekiva baseball now 7-0The Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs baseball team moved to 7-0 on the season after downing Windermere Prep 4-3 on Tuesday, March 7. In the picture at the left,…
Park Avenue Animal Hospital is your other family doctor that provides care from head to tailThe 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…
Avoid costly auto repairs with preventive maintenance from Freedom Tire & AutomotiveThe Apopka Chief
For most people, vehicles hold the utmost importance in their day-to-day activities: work, shopping, school, extracurricular activities, church, eating out, going to the movies, doctor’s appointments,…
St. Johns District harvests gizzard shads to improve water qualityThe Apopka Chief
As part of a multifaceted approach to restoring water quality in waterways, the St. Johns River Water Management District has been reducing the “rough fish” population…
Photography studio moves to City CenterThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Area chamber of Commerce had a ribbon cutting for Rinat Halon Photography, a boutique photography studio at Highland Manor at the Apopka City Center.
Workshop to collect public feedback on downtown ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
The University of Central Florida (UCF) will hold a public workshop to get feedback on Apopka’s downtown vision plan, which a team of UCF students will…
City concludes Black History Month with book launch eventThe Apopka Chief
The community honored Black History Month with an event unveiling the book “Celebrating Legends of Apopka in Honor of Black History Month,” which highlights the lives…