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.
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There was talk about six new firefighter positions, a new firetruck, two new ambulances, and reimbursement to new paramedics for their EMS schooling, but the Apopka…
Pillar Award winnerThe Apopka Chief
Monique Morris of Apopka accepts the Pillar Award given annually by the Apopka Christian Ministerial Alliance. Here, Pastor Hezekiah Bradford gives the award to Morris in…
Several hundred people attend annual Mayor’s Prayer BreakfastThe Apopka Chief
The annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast drew several hundred people Thursday, May 5, to the Apopka Community Center/VFW building at Fifth Street and Central Avenue. The annual…
Mayor’s Prayer BreakfastThe Apopka Chief
Several hundred people attended the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Thursday, May 5, at the Apopka Community Center/VFW. In the left picture, William Federer, the keynote speaker, gestures…
City hatches way to allow backyard chickensThe Apopka Chief
City attorney Michael Rodriguez hatched the idea at the Apopka City Council meeting.
After receiving funds from feds, city seeks moreThe Apopka Chief
The requested funding is one of 15 federal projects that U.S. Rep. Val Demings is seeking to get funded in next year’s federal budget.
City Council says no to proposed apartment complex at City CenterThe Apopka Chief
After a 90-minute discussion on the topic, a divided Apopka City Council voted.
With full moon soon, fishin’ should be very good in areaThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, The full moon is on Monday, May 16, and the weather should be good and the fishin’ should be really good in most of…
Battling to get betterThe Apopka Chief
Two Wekiva Mustangs fight for supremacy Monday, May 2, during the first day of contact in spring practice. The Mustangs will host the Miami Norland Vik-ings…
Seeking to improveThe Apopka Chief
Ethan Korkes (l) and Kaven Call battle Monday, May 2, during the first day of contact in spring practice for the Apopka Blue Darters football team.…
Darters expected to land berth in regional tourneyThe Apopka Chief
The Blue Darters are still expected to land a regional playoff berth due to their FHSAA ranking. See more photos on page 7B.