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A great blue heron holds a rat prior to eating the rodent recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The 11-mile, one-way drive is free and…
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The city of Apopka accepted a proposal, by Roberto Sosa Pichardo, to be a sister city to the Mexican municipality of Corregidora.
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Mayor Bryan Nelson made a surprise appearance at the meeting at City Hall and read a proclamation honoring Greene for his years of service.
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Listening to William J. Federer’s message about the American spirit prevailing in times of war and peace was like listening to an inspiring, faith-filled history lesson.
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Members of the Apopka Police Department and Bike/Walk Central Florida held a special detail to help education members of the public about the need to observe…
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The Apopka Blue Darters boys volleyball team won the District 8 championship April 28 by defeating West Orange 3-1. The Blue Darters moved on to a…
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Hello Folks, Apopka’s own John Anderson sang a song released in 1992 that goes like this, “Blow, Blow, Seminole Wind, blow, blow like you’re never gonna…
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Head coach Jeff Rolson said whatever is raised through the donations will be combined with dollars from last year’s fundraiser to purchase weights and associated equipment…
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As the third week of spring football practice comes to a close, Wekiva Mustangs coach Jeremiah Schwartz’s list of expectations remains the same. See more photos…
County commissioner, AHS students, others help spruce upThe Apopka Chief
More than 100 residents, students, and church members joined Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore over two days to clean up Thompson Road between Votaw…
‘Mr. Wekiva’ wins county award, announces retirementThe Apopka Chief
Stephen Furo, also known as Mr. Wekiva, was recently named the Orange County Additions Coordinator of the Year. Read more on page 4A.
A nice little snoozeThe Apopka Chief
There was a sunny day for a nap recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, which is a free, one-way, 11-mile drive located on the North…
Record gas pricesThe Apopka Chief
A Chevron gas station at a Plymouth convenience store posted gas prices of $4.79 per gallon Thursday, March 10. Most Apopka-area stations had prices set at…
Parkway underpass opens travel lanes for wildlifeThe Apopka Chief
Transportation officials this week touted the completion of wildlife crossings on the Wekiva Parkway and State Road 46 in Seminole County that allows animals to safely…
Velazquez, Nesta win council racesThe Apopka Chief
An incumbent and a newcomer won two seats on the Apopka City Council in a citywide non-partisan election that was held on Tuesday, March 8. In…
Nelson garners about 54% of vote to win re-election as Apopka mayorThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson was re-elected to a second four-year term.
Speck fishin’ has slowed latelyThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week. We are havin’ some great weather and folks are gettin’ on the water and catchin’ some…
New state football classifications are very strange indeedThe Apopka Chief
While it’s about five months until high school football season starts in August, the sport is very much in the news here in Florida thanks to…
Apopka Middle School girls are champsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Memorial Middle School girls basketball team won the Orange County championship Thursday, March 3, with a 50-22 victory over Avalon Middle School in a…