Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church has been a part of the Apopka community for over fifty years. The church was started as a Sunday School Mission of…
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Airman Elisa Vega, of Apopka, embroiders a nametag aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled…
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Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka inducted new members at its meeting. See more event photos on page 10A.
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Willam Delk, a plantation owner from Georgia, settled at Rock Springs in or around 1850s with his 19 or 20 slaves seeking a landscape with opportunities.…
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Katelyn Prevesk of Apopka High was one of the recipients of the Apopka Rotary Scholarships. read more about ZAPT Elite’s (Zellwood, Apopka, Plymouth, Tangerine) 52nd annual…
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Now that summer has arrived, and many Floridians have fully come out of the Covid hibernation, it’s tempting to make up for lost time, and go…
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An Apopka resident (Karlos Mancilla) won a gold medal in equestrian in the Special Olympics that was held in Central Florida in early June.
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A mile-long resurfacing of U.S. Highway 441 in Apopka by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin.
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Former City Commissioner Kyle Becker and political newcomer Lynetta Johnson will vie in a special election to replace Bankson.
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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…
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…