City Commissioner Doug Bankson had his last council meeting on Wednesday, November 2, at City Hall. He is stepping down to run in the House District…
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An osprey has fished for a meal at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, which is now open following a temporary closure due to Hurricane Ian. The Lake…
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The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) had a public in-person meeting on Thursday, November 3, at Apopka High School. The meeting was an opportunity for the…
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Our eyes help us take in the world around us. Eye exams at every age and life stage can help keep your vision strong. It’s important…
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Hello Folks, I’m sorry I missed you guys for a couple of weeks. I had a medical issue that I had to take care of and…
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I must admit that I thought the Apopka Blue Darters would keep their game against Seminole High fairly close. See more photos throughout Section B.
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Have you ever considered the benefits of a certificate account? To give you some context, a certificate account is a savings certificate with a fixed maturity…
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November 25, 2022 Emma Jean Phillips, 73, of Apopka, Florida passed away on November 16, 2022. Mrs. Phillips was born on June 12, 1949 in Johnson,…
Women’s History Month noted by museum speakerThe Apopka Chief
Dr. Kathryn Shuler was the featured speaker at the Museum of the Apopkans. More than 40 people heard her inspirational message. Read more on page 12A.
Homes in Partnership helps area family use sweat equity to secure new homeThe Apopka Chief
A nonprofit organization welcomed a family to their new home, which they partook in building and move into at the end of this month. Read more…
Keeping an eye on thingsThe Apopka Chief
An alligator keeps his eyes peeled recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on the North Shore of Lake Apopka. The 11-mile, one-way wildlife drive is…
60th Apopka Art and Foliage Festival scheduledThe Apopka Chief
The 60th Apopka Art and Foliage Festival will offer more food vendor options including a vegan truck but the crowd favorite – crazy hats – will…
Cost of small city project triples, so city scales backThe Apopka Chief
Because the cost to put in decorative sidewalks and a crosswalk has tripled in the past six months, the City Council voted Wednesday, April 6, to…
As weather warms, specks have moved deeper as they seek the cooler waterThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, It’s a great time to be in Florida and fishin’. The specks are all done and definitely have moved to deep water. You will have to…
Wekiva boys basketball showed marked improvementThe Apopka Chief
When the 2021-22 boys basketball season ended, the Wekiva Mustangs were once again a presence on the state level.
Visit Essential Eyecare & Optical, your family eye doctor is waiting for you!The Apopka Chief
Essential Eyecare & Optical knows your eyesight is one of your most important senses: 80% of what we perceive comes through our sense of sight. Many people might…
Nelson’s Insurance Services can help with your personal or commercial insuranceThe Apopka Chief
Have you ever had a moment while looking at your insurance policy or shopping for insurance, when you thought, “Do I really need it?” Insurance can…
Breakfast speakerThe Apopka Chief
Pamela J. Scully, president of Randall Insurance Group, was the keynote speaker at Breakfast & Learn on March 22 at the VFW/Apopka Community Center in Apopka. The…