An osprey perches up high over Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka. The drive is free and open to the…
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One of the activities at the school was an obstacle course made up from various football practice items such as a large outdoor rubber trash can…
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Hello Folks, It’s goin’ to be a good month to go fishin’. We have two full moons this month. There was one on Tuesday, August 1,…
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Recently, I spoke with Roger Franklin Williams, Mr. Williams’ son, about his father, especially in the realm of athletics, which is what I concentrate on here.
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The start of fall practice also means only 19 more days until the Wekiva Mustangs compete in the preseason Kickoff Classic.
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The 2023 Dave Powers Crying Towel dinner and radio program will be held. It will feature after-dinner presentations by the head coaches of four of Central…
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With 63 kids and several coaches taking the trip, members of the Apopka Blue Darters football team spent the final weekend before preseason practice together at…
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Get ready to turn up the heat because barbecue season is here, and our Lake Apopka Natural Gas District team is excited to help our communities…
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From the second you walk through their doors, you’ll see how Freedom Tire & Automotive, Inc. stands out from the rest. You’ll feel valued, supported, and…
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It’s hard to believe that the summer break will be ending soon, signaling the start of a new school year. Like most families, there are many…
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.
Author Mary Flynn is GOP lunch speakerThe Apopka Chief
The Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated (NORWF) will welcome Mary Flynn to speak about her book “Confessions of a Hallmark Greeting Card Writer.” Read more on…
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…
Carter pickedThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High School alumnus Jalen Carter was the ninth pick of the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.
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…