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,…
Anticipation building toward prep preseason gamesThe Apopka Chief
While we’re all still slogging through the heat and humidity of August in Central Florida, high school football teams around the state are practicing with anticipation…
Preseason football practice continues for Blue DartersThe Apopka Chief
Nearly every defensive player takes part in the gang tackle during preseason practice. See more photos on page 6B.
Apopka coach Rolson will take part in Crying Towel eventThe Apopka Chief
The ninth-annual event is hosted by Talkin’ Old School with Roger Franklin Williams radio program and will feature presentations by head coaches.
Central Florida’s hot summer months keep anglers off waterThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Just one more month and with a little luck, we should get some cooler weather. It’s been so hot that not many folks are gettin’…
2022 Best of Apopka Readers’ Choice Awards starts August 19The Apopka Chief
Voting for the 2022 Best of Apopka Readers’ Choice Awards will begin Friday, August 19. Sponsored by The Apopka Chief and The Planter, the Best of…
Apopka author has book signingThe Apopka Chief
On July 25 and 26, Apopka author Charles Towne, 88 (left), discussed his book “Love Cares” at 24 Hour Fitness at Piedmont Plaza in Apopka. “Love…
Clinic seeks youth for pediatric migraine drug studyThe Apopka Chief
A local research clinic is seeking children and adolescent participants from now until the end of this year for a clinical research about the safety and…
Land conservation tops Moore’s list of achievementsThe Apopka Chief
Incumbent Christine Moore, from Apopka, is campaigning for her second four-year term as Orange County District 2 commissioner, running against challengers Chris Delgado, CEO of consulting…
Wheatley celebrates ‘B’ gradeThe Apopka Chief
The Phillis Wheatley Elementary School community celebrated receiving a “B” school grade from the Florida Department of Education with a special July 27 event at the…
Future road improvements involve U.S. 441, City CenterThe Apopka Chief
Mayor Bryan Nelson gave an update on several upcoming road improvements throughout the city of Apopka, including the ones at intersections, particularly along U.S. Highway 441…