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With good weather, bitin’ fish, we have great days on water
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is gettin’ on the water and doin’ some fishin’. The weather has been great and the fish are bitin’, so that…
Raul Pino takes new Orange Co. position
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has appointed Dr. Raul Pino as the next Orange County Director of Health Services. Read more on page 3A.
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast set
William J. Federer will be the keynote speaker for the community event that traditionally draws several hundred people. Read more on page 3A.
Lighting the way for Special Olympics
Orange County Sheriff John Mina was the first to carry the torch to recognize the Special Olympics in Central Florida Tuesday, April 19, during an event…
Apopka Area Chamber’s event deals with details of aging
From estate planning to searching for the right hospice care, experts meted advice on how to care for elderly loved ones as part of the Apopka…
Becker praised for his time as commissioner
It was Becker’s final meeting as he had to resign to run against Mayor Bryan Nelson in the city election.
Apopka Art and Foliage Festival ready to debut for the 60th time
It’s not the annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival without the foliage, and there will be plenty for admiration and sale.
Apopka High School FFA students finish second in state in Meats Evaluation
The Meats Evaluation team of the Apopka High School FFA placed second in the state on Saturday, April 16.
Wekiva flag football battle Harmony Longhorns
Wekiva’s quaterback, Javia Dunn, runs the ball during the game against the Longhorns. See more sports photos on page 3D.
Bulky, yard waste pickup day changed to Wednesday for someThe Apopka Chief
Several hundred homes in Apopka will have their yard waste and bulky waste pickup days changed. Read more on page 12A.
Lodge celebrates 166th yearThe Apopka Chief
The Brothers of Orange Lodge No. 36 F&AM celebrated the 166th birthday of Apopka’s Masonic Lodge with the businesses and citizens of Apopka on Thursday, February…
Apopkans are serving in U.S. military across the globeThe Apopka Chief
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jermaine Bernard, from Apopka, prepares to draw blood aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower’s (CVN 69) assigned barge (APL-61).…
Fishin’ is in full swing in our Central Florida hot spotsThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, If you haven’t been fishin’ in the past couple of weeks, now is the time to go. The fishin’ is really in full swing…
Hardware stores win awardsThe Apopka Chief
Carter’s Ace Hardware of Apopka and Hunt Club Boulevard achieved designation as a “Pinnacle Performance Retailing” store for its performance, Ace Hardware Corporation has announced. Read…
5 Apopka High robotics teams qualify for world event in MayThe Apopka Chief
Five of the six Apopka High School robotics teams have qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship following the state competition. Read more on page 12B.
Wildlife drive gets new covered shelterThe Apopka Chief
Thanks to donations made to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, the St. Johns River Water Management District and volunteers were able to provide a new resting…
Apopka High baseball team looking to reload, not rebuildThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Blue Darters baseball coach Bobby Brewer lost about a dozen seniors off last year’s team. Read more on page 2B.
Blue Darters open season with Lk. MinneolaThe Apopka Chief
Apopka took an early lead in the top of the first inning when Jacob Pino scored on a passed ball. Read more on page 2B.
Darters play in regionThe Apopka Chief
Apopka’s Sam Alexis goes up for a shot Thursday, February 17, but the Blue Darters fell to Seminole High 57-51 in a regional quarterfinal game to…