A large Florida softshell turtle takes a quick look around while crossing one of the roads on the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The 11-mile, one-way drive…
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During summer conditioning sessions held at Wekiva High School players run the ball.
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There are three levels/rounds of all-star play in Florida – district, region and state. Read more on page 6B.
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Jesi Mora (l) and Aubrey Evans were joined by Apopka head softball coach Mike MacWithey during the Florida Athletic Coaches Association all-star softball games played at…
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Hello Folks, Well, it’s always good to be back home. Shirley and I are back from our vacation in Alaska. Our daughter gave us a cruise…
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Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team are working hard in order to improve for a season that is still five months away.
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When the calendar turns to late June, all-star competition is front and center for Little Leagues across the nation.
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Workplace Screening Intelligence offers drug testing and COVID-19 screening for employers, employees, and the public. Plus, they offer drug testing at over 15,000 collection sites in…
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Summer brings with it fun outdoor activities like lounging on the beach or by the pool, taking vacations, and a host of outdoor sports. But as…
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The Florida Association of Veteran Owned Businesses met Tuesday, June 14, at the Apopka Community Center/VFW to wave flags on Flag Day (top picture) and hear,…
Blue Darters play three games over past weekThe Apopka Chief
Moving its record to 13-3, the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team continued its winning ways.
Historical society, farmworkers plan special display at museumThe Apopka Chief
Representatives from the Florida Farmworkers Association and the Apopka Historical Society met together in March to plan joint efforts, including special displays at the new Magnolia…
This Earth Day, do your part with help from Lake Apopka Natural Gas DistrictThe Apopka Chief
Most people are familiar with natural gas and may have even used it in their homes or businesses. However, few truly understand what natural gas is…
New club at Wekiva HighThe Apopka Chief
This year, a new statewide club established by Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis was brought to Wekiva High School through a $500 funded grant called Hope…
A delicious appetizer, this recipe for Potato Skins takes some timeThe Apopka Chief
Taken from Charleston Receipts, submitted by Mrs. R. O. Dion, Hasenpfeffer is a German recipe for cooking rabbit. The process starts with a soak time, some…
Sertoma award winner namedThe Apopka Chief
Deborah Green, a volunteer with the Orange Audubon Society was named the Service to Mankind award winner. Read more on page 12A.
Women’s History Month noted by museum speakerThe Apopka Chief
Dr. Kathryn Shuler was the featured speaker at the Museum of the Apopkans. More than 40 people heard her inspirational message. Read more on page 12A.
Homes in Partnership helps area family use sweat equity to secure new homeThe Apopka Chief
A nonprofit organization welcomed a family to their new home, which they partook in building and move into at the end of this month. Read more…
Park Avenue Pawn is closing doorsThe Apopka Chief
An Apopka fixture for more than 30 years, Park Avenue Gold & Pawn will close its doors for good. Read more on page 3A.
Keeping an eye on thingsThe Apopka Chief
An alligator keeps his eyes peeled recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on the North Shore of Lake Apopka. The 11-mile, one-way wildlife drive is…