The Protect the Panther License Plate will soon have a new design featuring a stunning photograph taken by photographer Carlton Ward. Read more on page 12A.
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Matti Veldhuis is a singer/songwriter from Central Florida. Her debut album, “Perpetual June,” was recorded in Los Angeles, Calif., and was released on April 27. It…
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Hello Folks, We could use some rain. It seems here lately that we are either gettin’ flooded or we are dry. The lakes are pretty low…
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Speaking at his first event following the recent death of his wife, and a successful back surgery, Claud Bowers, co-founder and president of the SuperChannel Worship…
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Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley administered the oath to Vincent “Vince” Agostino, Tyler Lacen and Genesis Katlin Barona.
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This great blue heron is one of several inhabitants of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, a one-way, 11-mile drive meandering through the eastern portion of the…
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The Wekiva offense and defense line up to run a play during practice on May 8, the first day that high school football teams around the…
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Apopka offensive line coach Max Olson (wide-brim hat) looks at defensive line coach Matt Anderson’s signals as the linemen face each other during spring practice. See…
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Thanks to playing a very tough schedule, the Apopka Blue Darters softball team landed a spot in the Region 7A-1 tournament.
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Not only does the situation involving the offensive line translate to the defense serving as the anchor for the time being, the defense is also the…
Looking Back and Giving Thanks – Happy Holidays from Lake Apopka Natural Gas District!The Apopka Chief
With the holiday season upon us and the end of 2022 fast approaching, we at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) are happy to say that…
Christmas parade heldThe Apopka Chief
On Saturday, December 10, the 46th annual Christmas parade sponsored by Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka and the City of Apopka was held. Over 80 entries…
Republican club installs new officersThe Apopka Chief
Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated (NORWF) board members for 2023 were installed by Officiant Mayor Bryan Nelson on Thursday, December 15. The installation was performed at…
Apopka Pop WarnerThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Pop Warner 14U team was recognized at the Wednesday, December 21 city council meeting for winning a 2022 National Championship.
AHS Boys BowlersThe Apopka Chief
At the Wednesday night, December 21, city council meeting the Apopka High School boys bowling team received a special recognition for winning a 16th state title.
Helping 50 familiesThe Apopka Chief
On Sunday, December 11, 50 families from Apopka area Elementary Schools were hosted at the Elks Lodge for the annual Elks/Sertoma Christmas Food and Toy Event.…
Iwo JimaThe Apopka Chief
Local artist Melissa Velazquez Felix donated an original pencil drawing of the famous image depicting the flag raising by six U.S. Marines on Iwo Jima for…
Merry ChristmasThe Apopka Chief
Take a ride around Apopka this weekend and enjoy the many houses decorated with the spirit of Christmas. This Apopka home displays Santa and his reindeer…
Shop with a CopThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Police Department (APD) has been hosting its annual Shop With a Cop event for 10 straight nights at the Apopka Walmart Supercenter on South…
Chill in the air may make it too cold to go fishin’ over ChristmasThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you are ready for Christmas this comin’ weekend. It might be a little cold to go fishin’, but I’m sure you are…