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“Fishing slows in approach to Labor Day–so should you”
By Jim Keck Hello Folks, Well, we made it home from vacation. We visited friends and family in Tennessee and Virginia. It was just as hot…
Olympia dominates Wekiva in 2025 Kickoff Classic opener
Friday’s Kickoff Classic presented a case of sibling rivalry as Wekiva head coach Doug Gabriel faced off against his brother, Olympia head coach Travis Gabriel. In…
August brings more than football – its National Fishing Month
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…
Panzironi and Bak win ABA Bass Series Tournament
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…
Temperatures soar as Apopka faces extreme heat warning Tuesday
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…
Chief membership off to quick start
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…
ICAST held annual convention on Orlando last week
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…
Winners of art and essay contest announcedThe Apopka Chief
On January 16, an award ceremony was held in the Apopka High School Media Center to recognize youth winners of an art and essay contest focused…
Dreamers protest bill proposing end of their in-state tuitionThe Apopka Chief
On the heels of a special legislative session targeting immigrants, Hope Community Center (HCC) hosted a mock graduation led by Dreamers to highlight the impact that a…
City breaks ground on its new all-inclusive playgroundThe Apopka Chief
The city held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex on Friday, January 24.
Apopka Police swears in new officerThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Police Chief Mike McKinley officially swore in Davin Keitt as the newest police officer at Apopka City Hall on January 14.
Quilatan, Rust win BassMaster High School TournamentThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We had a busy last week with all the tournaments here in town. We had BassMaster and MLF as well. The BassMaster High School…
APK boys basketball celebrates five players on senior night!The Apopka Chief
The Apopka boys basketball team held their senior night this week on Monday, January 27. Their final home game of the season, and senior night, was…
APK boys basketball finishes regular season first in the districtThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka boys’ basketball team played its final games of the regular season this week against Olympia and Bartow and were awarded the No. 1 seed…
Former AHS football player heads to Super Bowl 59The Apopka Chief
Apopka’s very own Jalen Carter, former Apopka High School Blue Darter football member and current Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman, is headed to his first Super Bowl…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Ringing in the New Year with Reliable Natural GasThe Apopka Chief
As we ring in the New Year, it’s time to toast to fresh beginnings, bold resolutions, and brighter futures. For residents across Lake Apopka Natural Gas…
Highland Funeral Home, Highland Memory Gardens offers Traditional Funeral Services with CremainsThe Apopka Chief
No funeral service is one-size-fits-all; decisions on whether to be buried or cremated are influenced by various personal, religious, financial, and cultural factors. A funeral is…