The Budweiser Clydesdales made a special appearance in downtown Apopka on Friday, December 2, seen here marching on Park Avenue. The Budweiser Clydesdales’ appearance was a…
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Bill Arrowsmith (left) shakes hand with Arlen “Cosmo” Mizell who credits his lifelong devotion to community service to his parents and his faith.
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On Friday, December 2, the city held an oath of office ceremony and badge pinning for five new firefighters at the Apopka Community Center/VFW Post 10147…
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Hello Folks, What happened to our cooler weather? I hope you are enjoyin’ these warm days in December. One of my neighbors told me that this…
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Winter sports at Apopka High School are well into their seasons now. Read more on page 2B.
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I wasn’t totally convinced that this group of Blue Darters was a sure thing for the playoffs, but now, the Darters are playing in their third…
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With Thanksgiving behind us and other holidays right around the corner, you might be going out of town soon. For your safety, and for others on…
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Lou Boria, 95, walked about six miles to bring attention to the U.S. Marines Corps, which had its 247th birthday.
City Council moving along with new stormwater ratesThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka City Council voted unanimously to authorize moving forward with adopting the 2023 proposed stormwater assessment rates. Read more on page 5A.
New grocery store opensThe Apopka Chief
The Sprouts Farmers Market will open with a ribbon cutting being held just prior to 7 a.m. The store is in Wekiva Riverwalk shopping plaza at…
Retirement time for me is just around the cornerThe Apopka Chief
After a little more than 44 years, it’s time for me to step aside and mosey on into retirement from this career position as editor of…
He kept his coat on, but Tom Terry talks about hurricane seasonThe Apopka Chief
Terry recalled the year 2004, which had an intense hurricane season.
For Wekiva, spring football practice continues to improveThe Apopka Chief
The Mustangs run through a series of skills drills during practice on Monday. See more photos on page 3B.
Use a rainsuit, but go fishin’The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you are lookin’ forward to the weekend. They are callin’ for a little wet stuff…
Park Avenue Animal Hospital is not just for dogs and catsThe Apopka Chief
Park Avenue Animal Hospital has been providing the gentle bedside manner that owners expect, with the cutting edge medicine pets deserve in the Apopka…
Apopka, Wekiva students land scholarshipsThe Apopka Chief
An Apopka High (Sophia Chase-Azzoui) and Wekiva High (Jonah Thompson) students were awarded two of the larger scholarships recently by the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging…
This Hurricane Season, Rely on the Safety of Natural GasThe Apopka Chief
It is officially that time of year when Floridians begin stocking up on canned goods and non-perishables, flashlights and batteries, and a hearty supply of bottled…
A rather interesting lunchThe Apopka Chief
A great blue heron holds a rat prior to eating the rodent recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The 11-mile, one-way drive is free and…