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October 28, 2022
Did you know that property values of landscaped homes are 5 to 20 percent higher than those of non-landscaped homes? It’s no wonder, as trees bring…
The Apopka Chief
October 28, 2022
Apopka Rotary’s annual Fall Family Festival, was held along with fair rides, car show and festival foods at Edwards Field. See photos on page 10A.
The Apopka Chief
October 28, 2022
About 500 people attended this year’s car show, where 110 vehicles were exhibited and over a dozen awards were given.
The Apopka Chief
October 28, 2022
A five-year teacher with OCPS, including two years at Clay Springs, Kathryn Wiltrout has made STEM education a large component of her curriculum.
The Apopka Chief
October 28, 2022
The Apopka Police Department added two new officers to its police force with a swearing-in ceremony on Friday, October 14, at Apopka City Hall. Their starting…
The Apopka Chief
October 28, 2022
The program was jointly initiated by our school SEL Committee and our Principal Charles Jackson. See page 4B for more Chief Junior news.
The Apopka Chief
October 28, 2022
History was made among the Apopka Blue Darters’ bowling teams at Bowlero Lanes.
The Apopka Chief
October 28, 2022
Apopka and Seminole were supposed to play the first district contest of the season for both teams, but thanks to Hurricane Ian, the teams will play…
The Apopka Chief
October 28, 2022
Could this season’s experience and maturity be starting to pay off for the Apopka Blue Darters football team, especially for its offense? See photos on page…
The Apopka Chief
October 28, 2022
The Wekiva Mustangs still have the opportunity to force their way into the playoff picture after the contest against Jones. See photos on page 7B.
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April 1, 2022
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Erich R. Marzolf, director of the Division of Water and Land Resources for the St. Johns River Water Management District, was invited to speak to the…
Hunt Club Tijuana Flats remodeledThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
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Mayor Bryan Nelson (with large ceremonial scissors) along with Cate Manley, president and CEO of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, (behind scissors) along with other…
Eyes ahead while flyingThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
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A group of seven black-bellied whistling ducks keeps their eyes ahead as they fly above the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive features many species of…
Wekiva theater students to put on first live show in two yearsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
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Surpassing the drama of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wekiva High School Theatre department is mounting its first live, on-stage musical in more than two years. More…
AFD’s diesel vehicles getting exhaust filtersThe Apopka Chief
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April 1, 2022
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The Apopka Fire Department’s 25 diesel vehicles – including all fire engines, ambulances, and brush trucks – will soon have a filter installed on each vehicle’s…
Self-storage ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
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The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Apopka Self Storage on Monday, March 7. Located at 2106 Plymouth-Sorrento Road, Apopka, the facility…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
This is best time of year to get on the waterThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
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Hello Folks, I mentioned it last week and I’ll mention it again: It sure is nice to live in Florida and enjoy this beautiful weather we…
High school football schedules for ‘22 rounding into shapeThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
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Even as we find ourselves in the middle of spring sports in high schools across Florida, football is still in the discussion. Read more on page…
Apopka girls water poloThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
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Laurel Wilson (r), a senior on the Apopka Blue Darters girls water polo team, reaches to grab the ball before her Gainesville opponent grabbed it on…
Wekiva boys water poloThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
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Wekiva’s Brayden Stieger throws the ball to a teammate Monday, March 28, during a boys water polo District 2 semifinal match against the Gainesville Hurricanes. Wekiva…