Five Apopka Memorial Middle School girls were awarded a scholarship and other items during a luncheon ceremony held at the Billie Dean Community Center. Read more…
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Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam said the department was leaving money on the table by not charging or having the fees before now. Read more on…
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Trammell Crow Company, the largest commercial real estate developer in the United States has its eye on Apopka.
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Last week, the city of Apopka opened Camp Wewa’s first summer day camp since the city acquired the property.
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Attorney Patrick Smith, ESQ., helps individuals, families, and corporations plan and prepare for the many unexpected changes that life can bring. Every client is important to him. He…
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A pair of mottled ducks stand on the edge of a road along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive last week. The entrance to the free, 11-mile,…
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For the first time in at least three years, Phillis Wheatley Elementary School achieved a school grade from the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) that was…
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Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great long weekend. I know lots of folks went boatin’ and some folks even went fishin’. The panfishin’ has…
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In the photograph at the right, an alligator rests on a canal bank along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, while in the photo at the left,…
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The first concert of the 55-member volunteer community symphonic band and 16-member volunteer community jazz band took place before a crowd of 150 attendees. Read more…
Wekiva theater students to put on first live show in two yearsThe Apopka Chief
Surpassing the drama of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wekiva High School Theatre department is mounting its first live, on-stage musical in more than two years. More…
AFD’s diesel vehicles getting exhaust filtersThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Fire Department’s 25 diesel vehicles – including all fire engines, ambulances, and brush trucks – will soon have a filter installed on each vehicle’s…
Wekiva culinary magnet cooking up a lot of tasty dishes at schoolThe Apopka Chief
With an estimated 350 students from across Orange County enrolled for its inaugural year, the Magnet Academy of Culinary Arts at Wekiva High School continues to…
Self-storage ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Apopka Self Storage on Monday, March 7. Located at 2106 Plymouth-Sorrento Road, Apopka, the facility…
This is best time of year to get on the waterThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I mentioned it last week and I’ll mention it again: It sure is nice to live in Florida and enjoy this beautiful weather we…
High school football schedules for ‘22 rounding into shapeThe Apopka Chief
Even as we find ourselves in the middle of spring sports in high schools across Florida, football is still in the discussion. Read more on page…
Apopka girls water poloThe Apopka Chief
Laurel Wilson (r), a senior on the Apopka Blue Darters girls water polo team, reaches to grab the ball before her Gainesville opponent grabbed it on…
Wekiva boys water poloThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva’s Brayden Stieger throws the ball to a teammate Monday, March 28, during a boys water polo District 2 semifinal match against the Gainesville Hurricanes. Wekiva…
AHS softball drops two gamesThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters softball team fell on the road to a pair of Seminole County teams over the past week.
Rock Springs Realty delivers excellent service, whether you’re buying or sellingThe Apopka Chief
When you’re looking to buy or sell a home anywhere in the Apopka area, you need to find a Realtor with integrity, years of experience, a…