A pitfall to living in the subtropics is the ever-present threat of strong storms and hurricanes. It’s important to prepare your trees before a storm. High…
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Summer is the season for beaches, barbecues and breakdowns. Even though summer usually means fun, the hotter months have a way of wreaking havoc on your…
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A well-known, award-winning photographer and the president of a promotional printing company each gave business-marketing tips as panelists in “Market Your Business!,” the July installment of…
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Many people lined U.S. Highway 441 in Apopka to honor Apopka firefighter Austin Duran, 25, who died after suffering an on-the-job accident. The fire truck carrying…
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Kyle Becker and Lynetta Johnson are running for Seat 3 to replace Doug Bankson, who is running for State House of Representatives District 39.
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Cynthia Phillips (c) is all smiles as she sees the makeover done on her home on 13th Street in Apopka. At the right is Todd Lamphere…
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Attendees met 15 candidates in this year’s election for various public offices during the annual Political Hob Nob and Straw Poll, organized by the Apopka Area…
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Hello Folks, It’s been hot and it’s still hot. I guess due to the hot weather not too many folks are gettin’ on the water and…
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Head coach Jeff Rolson and the Apopka Blue Darters are preparing to take the field to begin practice, although contact is not allowed the first five…
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If summer 7-on-7 results mean anything, the Wekiva Mustangs football team showed a much-improved ability to prepare for the upcoming season.
Apopka becomes sister city to Mexican cityThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka accepted a proposal, by Roberto Sosa Pichardo, to be a sister city to the Mexican municipality of Corregidora.
Planning Comm. chair retiring from boardThe Apopka Chief
Mayor Bryan Nelson made a surprise appearance at the meeting at City Hall and read a proclamation honoring Greene for his years of service.
Speaker gives faith-filled history lessonThe Apopka Chief
Listening to William J. Federer’s message about the American spirit prevailing in times of war and peace was like listening to an inspiring, faith-filled history lesson.
Safety at crosswalks is goal of police, groupThe Apopka Chief
Members of the Apopka Police Department and Bike/Walk Central Florida held a special detail to help education members of the public about the need to observe…
Blue Darters win district championshipThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters boys volleyball team won the District 8 championship April 28 by defeating West Orange 3-1. The Blue Darters moved on to a…
Like John Anderson sings, wind has been blowin’ all around the Sunshine StateThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Apopka’s own John Anderson sang a song released in 1992 that goes like this, “Blow, Blow, Seminole Wind, blow, blow like you’re never gonna…
Apopka football program in midst of May fundraiserThe Apopka Chief
Head coach Jeff Rolson said whatever is raised through the donations will be combined with dollars from last year’s fundraiser to purchase weights and associated equipment…
Mustangs pushing for football team consistencyThe Apopka Chief
As the third week of spring football practice comes to a close, Wekiva Mustangs coach Jeremiah Schwartz’s list of expectations remains the same. See more photos…
Spring work continues for DartersThe Apopka Chief
With more than 100 aspiring football players taking part in spring practice, the Apopka Blue Darters have the usual goal of finding players to replace those…
Blue Darters and rival Warriors end game in unusual wayThe Apopka Chief
In one of the most bizarre endings to a high school baseball game, the Apopka Blue Darters faced longtime rival West Orange. See more photos on…