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.
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A marsh rabbit surveys his area recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka. The drive is free and…
Apopka’s Hispanic leadersThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce invited its members and non-members to organize the Chamber’s Hispanic Leadership Committee at San Miguel Mexican Grill. This was the…
VFW presents community service awardsThe Apopka Chief
The information published in the February 10th edition of The Apopka Chief was incorrect. VFW Post 10147 presented its annual Community Service Awards at its luncheon…
Wildlife Drive ospreysThe Apopka Chief
Two ospreys perch in their nest above the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is a one-way, 11-mile drive meandering through the eastern portion of the…
Apopka Fair coming to Kit Land Nelson Park this MarchThe Apopka Chief
Organized by the Rotary Club of Apopka Foundation, Inc. and supported by the City of Apopka, the Apopka Fair has taken its place among the institutions…
Apopka girls lacrosse begins its season against Winter ParkThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters girls lacrosse team began its 2023 season Monday, February 13, with a home match against the Winter Park Wildcats. See more on…
Apopka, Wekiva wrestlers take part in Metro tournamentThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva’s James Mixon, wrestling in the 285 lb. (Heavyweight) division, turns an opponent to his back. See more photos on page 4B.
Even though it’s still February, seasons change for sportsThe Apopka Chief
Except for the Wekiva boys basketball team as well as boys and girls wrestling teams, high school sports in our area have moved on to spring…
Fishin’ hasn’t been very good with lots wind howlingThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you had a great week. I wish I could say the fishin’ is fantastic right now but the gale force winds from…
PEP: Season comes to an end for Apopka High boys basketballThe Apopka Chief
After plating East Ridge in a District 7A-3 first-round game, the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team saw its season come to an end on Wednesday,…
A.O.K. Tire Mart recommends a coolant flush to get maximum performance from your vehicleThe Apopka Chief
A coolant flush and fill is an important part of preventative maintenance for your cooling system and will help ensure maximum performance from your car’s heating…