The Apopka Rotary Club presented plaques to first responders and a nurse at its May 12 meeting. Shown are, (l-r), Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson; Apopka Fire…
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Dream Lake Elementary school celebrated its 125 fifth graders on Wednesday, May 25, which was Orange County Public Schools’ last day of school. These fifth graders…
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The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a Women in Leadership seminar Thursday, May 19, at the Apopka Community Center/VFW to recognize women leaders. Shown above…
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The second annual event in the city included music, a proclamation reading to honor Florida Emancipation Day, a praise dance by Joshua Black, a historical reading…
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A red-winged blackbird calls out recently while perched on a cattail along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is open each Friday through Sunday and…
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The race to replace City Commissioner Doug Bankson got a big jolt this week when recent mayoral candidate and former Commissioner Kyle Becker announced this week…
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If you like the flavor of country gospel music, with a dash of bluegrass music added and a pinch of folk music thrown in for good…
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Hello Folks, It’s a little late but I want to remind everyone that this week was National Safe Boating Week, which was May 21-27. The reason…
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Members of the Apopka High School Special Olympics team participated in the Special Olympics Florida Summer Games Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21, at ESPN’s…
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The Wekiva Mustangs would have liked to conclude spring football practice playing an entire contest against the Miami Norland Vikings. See more photos on page 3B.
Apopka baseball wins two more to up record to 9-1The Apopka Chief
After dropping its first game of the season, the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team bounced back with a pair of victories against Boone and Timber Creek.
Wekiva Mustangs baseball improving with 5-4 recordThe Apopka Chief
A 5-4 record is not eye catching in itself. In fact, a .500 record on the surface means average.
Park Avenue Animal Hospital is not just for dogs and catsThe Apopka Chief
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_media_grid grid_id="vc_gid:1582900625252-2be1bcb9-a916-4" include="19024,19026,21660"][vc_column_text]Dr. Rubinstein, Dr. Turgai, and Dr. Nelson, are ready to take care of your beloved pet.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Park Avenue Animal Hospital has been…
Keep your trees healthy with Maltby’s Tree Service and Landscaping spring maintenanceThe Apopka Chief
With the warm weather, the bright sunshine, and the green foliage, how can anyone not enjoy springtime? But before you break out the barbeque or get…
King Buffet Chinese Restaurant has been a local favorite for over a decadeThe Apopka Chief
At King Buffet Chinese Restaurant, you will always find an abundant variety of fresh and delicious foods. You will also find their service to be top-notch…
Farmers Insurance provides personal service and covers insurance for a variety of needsThe Apopka Chief
Submitted by: Farmers® Insurance Edward “Skip” Strohm, III, of Apopka has been named a Topper Club agent by Farmers Insurance® for the second year in a…
Gala honors military in Apopka VFW eventThe Apopka Chief
Sonny Perdue serves as the keynote speaker for the event. Read more on page 8A.
Bankson details run for Fla. HouseThe Apopka Chief
Doug Bankson, an Apopka city commissioner, sent out a press release this week detailing what he announced last month at an Apopka City Council meeting –…
Apopkan on Dean’s List at Duke Univ.The Apopka Chief
Austin Camacho, a 2020 Apopka High School graduate, has been named to the Dean’s List With Distinction at Duke University. Read more on page 3A.
Serenity Garden will be new sensory experience at state parkThe Apopka Chief
A groundbreaking took place on March 16 at Wekiwa Springs State Park for the $1.2-million, 1.5-acre Serenity Garden, designed to be a one-of-a-kind sensory experience that…