This glossy ibis forages for food at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive recently. The entrance gate to the wildlife drive is located at 2850 Lust Rd.,…
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Masons clean up roads
The Masons have been doing a lot lately in the Apopka community. The brothers of Orange Lodge No. 36 Masonic Lodge in Apopka believe in service…
Hooked a bird? Don’t cut the line! Reel. Remove. Release.
Steps to rescue a hooked bird, see page 5B.
Fair and car show have gorgeous weather
Saturday, March 11, was a wonderful day for Apopka’s annual fair and car show which was enjoyed by the many visitors. See more photos on page…
AHS baseball only sports activity during spring break
Coach Bobby Brewer has his team playing in an event at The First Academy, which is affiliated with the First Baptist Church of Orlando. See more…
Specks bitin’ in Harris Chain
Hello Folks, I hope you had a great weekend and, hopefully, you got a chance to go fishin’. Last week, the specks were bitin’ in the…
J & K Automotive is a company you can trust to help keep you and your family safe while on the road
J & K Automotive, Inc. understands that, in challenging economic times, there are things that might take precedence over car repairs and services. But think long…
Weather has been pretty warm as spring has sprung
Hello Folks, We have some cooler weather headin’ our way and that’s a good thing here in the month of March. We have been settin’ some…
Freemasons keep serving community in various ways
On February 25, the Brothers of Orange Lodge No. 36, Apopka’s Masonic Lodge, joined with Apopka Serves to help beautify Apopka High School. Apopka Serves does…
Hall’s Feed Store site to reopen as cafe
Propagate Social House co-owners announced at a Friday, March 3, press conference that it will transform the former Hall’s Feed Store site into another restaurant and…
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…
382 veterans laid in cemetery honoredThe Apopka Chief
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 and the city of Apopka hosted the community’s Wreaths Across America ceremony.
Blue Darters march onto fieldThe Apopka Chief
With their Apopka Blue Darters teammates close behind them, Apopka’s Jordan Wright and D’Andre Middlebrooks bring in the Apopka High flag and United States flag, respectively,…
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…
College football bowl season still going strong for a whileThe Apopka Chief
College football bowl games continue with lots of games between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Read more on page 2B.
Darters go overtime in state finalThe Apopka Chief
I know that this 2022 Apopka Blue Darters football team will forever be known as the team that never gave up.
Strong second half for Mustangs versus Blue DartersThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs entered the basketball contest against the Apopka Blue Darters with a 9-1 record and holding the second position in the Maxpreps.