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…
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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…
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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…
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Florida is experiencing an exodus, but it’s not from residents relocating; rather, it’s an exodus of home insurance companies. While this would be concerning in any…
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Owning and running an auto repair shop can be greatly rewarding. The automotive industry is fast-paced, and exciting. Successful shops have many moving parts that need…
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The 2022 Dave Powers Crying Towel Invitational” dinner and radio program will be held Monday, August 15, at Christner’s Prime Steak and Lobster, 729 Lee Rd.,…
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With preseason practice beginning for high school football teams around the state this week.
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As the Wekiva Mustangs begin preseason football practice, the state of the program is much different than a year ago.
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While knowing all about Apopka High School’s athletic prowess and success, Aaron Crawford has some connections to the school as he takes over as AHS’ athletic…
Apopka High spring football game moved up a dayThe Apopka Chief
The spring football game for the Apopka Blue Darters was moved over concerns about a high likelihood of stormy weather.
Blue Darters play Bartram Trail in regional semifinalThe Apopka Chief
“We had them where we wanted them, but we were a little flat tonight…,” Apopka coach Bobby Brewer said. See more photos on page 3B.
Apopka softball season endsThe Apopka Chief
The Blue Darters, coached by Mike MacWithey, ended the season with an 18-8 record. See more photos on page 3B.
Park Avenue Animal Hospital is not just for dogs and catsThe Apopka Chief
Park Avenue Animal Hospital has been providing the gentle bedside manner that owners expect, with the cutting edge medicine pets deserve in the Apopka…
Foliage Garden Club officersThe Apopka Chief
The Foliage Garden Club of Apopka installed officers for 2022-2023 at its May 5 meeting. Louise A. Fortunato officiated at the installation. Find out who the…
Apopka, Wekiva students land scholarshipsThe Apopka Chief
An Apopka High (Sophia Chase-Azzoui) and Wekiva High (Jonah Thompson) students were awarded two of the larger scholarships recently by the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging…
Republican women’s group will hear VP of young GOP group speakThe Apopka Chief
Brittany Corfman Parks will be the guest speaker for the Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated. Read more on page 8A.
This Hurricane Season, Rely on the Safety of Natural GasThe Apopka Chief
It is officially that time of year when Floridians begin stocking up on canned goods and non-perishables, flashlights and batteries, and a hearty supply of bottled…
Mom of nonverbal autistic child, teacher writes inclusion bookThe Apopka Chief
Stacy Yildiz was inspired to write her first book “I Want to Belong” by her six-year-old daughter Alicy, who was diagnosed with nonverbal autism at age…
A rather interesting lunchThe Apopka Chief
A great blue heron holds a rat prior to eating the rodent recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The 11-mile, one-way drive is free and…