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.
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Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball big man Sam Alexis signed with the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga on Wednesday, May 18, in a brief ceremony in the Apopka…
City has two road projects ahead at Harmon Road, U.S. 441/Errol Parkway intersectionThe Apopka Chief
Over the next few weeks, the city will begin work on two larger road projects in different areas of Apopka. One of the city of Apopka’s…
58 years and countingThe Apopka Chief
John and Eileen Ricketson celebrated their 58th anniversary Sunday, March 20. The Ricketsons own The Apopka Chief and The Planter. The Ricketsons were married at Fort…
Apopka girls lacrosse battle OlympiaThe Apopka Chief
On Tuesday, Morgan Hall looks to play a ball to a teammate as she’s challenged by an Olympia player. See more photos on page 6B.
Wekiva water polo celebrates senior night with AHSThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Mustangs water polo boys and girls teams faced hometown rival Apopka. Read more on page 5B.
Specks are movin’ to deeper waterThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, The last few days have been so nice with it bein’ cool in the mornin’ and in the 80s durin’ the day. I just…
Wekiva action post-spring breakThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva flag football topples Horizon 24-0 while Mustangs’ softball team falls to Osceola 9-2 in post-spring break action. Page 1B
AHS baseball versus Dr. Phillips PanthersThe Apopka Chief
The solid pitching and fielding, along with timely hitting that had led the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team to a 7-0 record didn’t return after spring…
Blue Darters softball play Lake Buena VistaThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters softball team had no trouble in its first game following spring break. More photos on page 6B.
Seeking solitudeThe Apopka Chief
A great egret with breeding plumage sits by itself on a clump of vegetation along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on the North Shore of Lake…
Call Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Centers today. They’ll exceed your automotive repair expectationsThe Apopka Chief
Tuffy Auto Service Centers in Apopka is committed to treating their customers with honesty, respect and professionalism. Their philosophy is to provide quality parts and service…