“It takes time to get up to speed. To see it run the way they run it, you can’t simulate it in practice, Apopka coach Jeff…
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Fall is officially here, and the school year is in full swing. If you find yourself shuffling between family, a full-time job and extracurricular activities, and…
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Many cultures around the world hold feasts and celebrate festivals and holidays to mark the Fall season. Are you ready to trade your summer attire in…
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With this year’s theme being “Inspired,” the competition will take place in the Apopka High School auditorium. See contestants on page 12A.
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The Wildlife Drive at the District’s Lake Apopka North Shore property remains closed to vehicles due to continuing wet conditions at the restoration area following Hurricane…
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Cary Poarch took a satellite uplink technician contractor position at CNN’s Washington, D.C., bureau in June 2017. Read more on page 7A.
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Kevin Beltran and Sharren Henry were crowned Apopka High School’s homecoming king and queen at the homecoming football game that was played Thursday, October 6 against…
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Hello Folks, All those folks are in our thoughts and prayers that are dealing with high water levels and floodin.’ The ramps in Orange County are still closed…
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In high school football rivalries, teams are familiar with each other and the outcome of the game usually comes down to one team executing better than…
City has two road projects ahead at Harmon Road, U.S. 441/Errol Parkway intersectionThe Apopka Chief
Over the next few weeks, the city will begin work on two larger road projects in different areas of Apopka. One of the city of Apopka’s…
58 years and countingThe Apopka Chief
John and Eileen Ricketson celebrated their 58th anniversary Sunday, March 20. The Ricketsons own The Apopka Chief and The Planter. The Ricketsons were married at Fort…
Apopka girls lacrosse battle OlympiaThe Apopka Chief
On Tuesday, Morgan Hall looks to play a ball to a teammate as she’s challenged by an Olympia player. See more photos on page 6B.
Wekiva water polo celebrates senior night with AHSThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs water polo boys and girls teams faced hometown rival Apopka. Read more on page 5B.
Specks are movin’ to deeper waterThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, The last few days have been so nice with it bein’ cool in the mornin’ and in the 80s durin’ the day. I just…
Wekiva action post-spring breakThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva flag football topples Horizon 24-0 while Mustangs’ softball team falls to Osceola 9-2 in post-spring break action. Page 1B
Seeking solitudeThe Apopka Chief
A great egret with breeding plumage sits by itself on a clump of vegetation along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on the North Shore of Lake…
Call Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Centers today. They’ll exceed your automotive repair expectationsThe Apopka Chief
Tuffy Auto Service Centers in Apopka is committed to treating their customers with honesty, respect and professionalism. Their philosophy is to provide quality parts and service…
The miracle and beauty of the sun can become dangerous when we’re blinded by its glareThe Apopka Chief
The miracle and beauty of the sun can be quickly forgotten when you are temporarily blinded by its glare. Having a bright shaft of sunlight hit…
LANGD Celebrates Natural Gas Utility Workers’ DayThe Apopka Chief
Since 2016, the American Public Gas Association (APGA) and natural gas utilities across the nation – including Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) – have recognized…