For many busy households, the holiday season is a time for family, friends, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, overgrown or dead tree…
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The holiday season is fast approaching and with it comes all the responsibilities of buying gifts, cooking meals, planning family gatherings, decorating and more. This year,…
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A circuit court judge ruled this week that the city of Apopka cannot restrict the type of housing in the Apopka City Center.
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This sparrow is one of many species that can be found at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is a one-way, 11-mile drive meandering through…
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Janiya Johnson (1) battles Osceola players for possession of the ball on Saturday, November 26. See more photos on page 4B.
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Hello Folks, I hope you have recovered from your Thanksgivin’ feast and you are ready to go fishin’. I did some checkin’ this week to see…
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For the fourth straight season, the Apopka Blue Darters will play in the large-school state semifinals.
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Apopka’s 30 points were the second most scored by the Blue Darters this season. See more photos on page 8B.
Safety at crosswalks is goal of police, groupThe Apopka Chief
Members of the Apopka Police Department and Bike/Walk Central Florida held a special detail to help education members of the public about the need to observe…
Blue Darters win district championshipThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters boys volleyball team won the District 8 championship April 28 by defeating West Orange 3-1. The Blue Darters moved on to a…
Like John Anderson sings, wind has been blowin’ all around the Sunshine StateThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Apopka’s own John Anderson sang a song released in 1992 that goes like this, “Blow, Blow, Seminole Wind, blow, blow like you’re never gonna…
Apopka football program in midst of May fundraiserThe Apopka Chief
Head coach Jeff Rolson said whatever is raised through the donations will be combined with dollars from last year’s fundraiser to purchase weights and associated equipment…
Mustangs pushing for football team consistencyThe Apopka Chief
As the third week of spring football practice comes to a close, Wekiva Mustangs coach Jeremiah Schwartz’s list of expectations remains the same. See more photos…
Pillar Award winnerThe Apopka Chief
Monique Morris of Apopka accepts the Pillar Award given annually by the Apopka Christian Ministerial Alliance. Here, Pastor Hezekiah Bradford gives the award to Morris in…
Several hundred people attend annual Mayor’s Prayer BreakfastThe Apopka Chief
The annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast drew several hundred people Thursday, May 5, to the Apopka Community Center/VFW building at Fifth Street and Central Avenue. The annual…
Mayor’s Prayer BreakfastThe Apopka Chief
Several hundred people attended the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Thursday, May 5, at the Apopka Community Center/VFW. In the left picture, William Federer, the keynote speaker, gestures…
City hatches way to allow backyard chickensThe Apopka Chief
City attorney Michael Rodriguez hatched the idea at the Apopka City Council meeting.
City Council says no to proposed apartment complex at City CenterThe Apopka Chief
After a 90-minute discussion on the topic, a divided Apopka City Council voted.