Hello Folks, Welcome to August. This month is National Fishing Month. August is one month from gettin’ us closer to some cooler days. It’s been a…
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Hello Folks, I hope you’re enjoyin’ your summer and stayin’ cool. It must be because I’m gettin’ older, but this year it’s really been hot, and…
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Apopka is under an Extreme Heat Warning along with the rest of Orange County from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Forecasters anticipate dangerous heat, with temperatures…
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Big thanks to all of the residents who quickly signed up for our new membership program. We launched on July 17, and within five days, more…
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Hello Folks, We are in the dog days of summer, but the fishin’ isn’t too bad for most folks. Folks’re gettin’ on the water real early…
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Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great weekend, and, hope- fully, you got a chance to do some fishin’. We have some rain comin’ in…
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The Apopka Chief’s new free distribution model is designed to promote readership and value for advertisers.We’ve been pleased to hear from members of the community who…
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By Ronnie Lovler Connie Combs, 78, is a retired schoolteacher and an inveterate traveler. She took frequent trips with her husband, Gerry Combs, primarily within the…
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Hello Folks, I hope you had a great 4th of July weekend and you got a chance to enjoy our waterways and maybe do a little…
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Hello Folks, Happy 4th of July, and Happy Birthday to America! We will be 249 years old this year. I hope everyone has a great weekend…
APK basketball just one win away from FHSAA Final FourThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Apopka Chief Staff After defeating the Winter Park Wildcats on Monday, Feb. 17, the Blue Darters are preparing for the regional finals. They…
Apopka beats Winter Park, hosts regional final against SanfordThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Apopka Chief Staff It’s on to the regional final after the Apopka Blue Darter basketball team defeated the Winter Park Wildcats 50-39 in…
Apopka boys lacrosse falls in season openerThe Apopka Chief
By Marshall Tempest Apopka Chief Staff Last week, the Apopka boys lacrosse team started their 2025 spring season with an away game against Windermere High School.…
Any Lab Test Now holds ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Any Lab Test Now to the community with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the lab’s site,…
Hand & Stone Massage cuts ribbon at Hunt Club CornersThe Apopka Chief
As one of the newest businesses welcomed into the community this year, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa held its ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Feb.…
FFA is not just about farming, agriculture has developed into much more than thatThe Apopka Chief
While in the FFA, students gain hands-on experience in the many fields of agriculture through participation in Career Development Events. Read more on page 6A.
City reviews next steps in Golden Gem pond’s restoration after sinkholeThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka City Council received an update on the city’s restoration plan for making the 250-million-gallon Golden Gem reclaimed water pond functional again following the formation…
City shows appreciation for crossing guardsThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka celebrated Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in Florida on Friday, Feb. 7, with elected officials and city police meeting on-duty crossing guards and…
Apopka Fair will raise money for communityThe Apopka Chief
Organized by the Rotary Club of Apopka Foundation, Inc. and supported by the city of Apopka, the 24th Apopka Fair will take place Feb. 27 through…
Jalen Carter and the Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl LIXThe Apopka Chief
Jalen Carter, a former Apopka Blue Darter football player and now Philadelphia Eagle rushes the Kansas City Chief’s quarterback Patrick Mahomes and almost comes away with…