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Have you ever had a moment while looking at your insurance policy or shopping for insurance, when you thought, “Do I really need it?” Insurance can…
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Pamela J. Scully, president of Randall Insurance Group, was the keynote speaker at Breakfast & Learn on March 22 at the VFW/Apopka Community Center in Apopka. The…
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Erich R. Marzolf, director of the Division of Water and Land Resources for the St. Johns River Water Management District, was invited to speak to the…
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Mayor Bryan Nelson (with large ceremonial scissors) along with Cate Manley, president and CEO of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, (behind scissors) along with other…
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The Museum of the Apopkans is participating with a number of businesses and other organizations in the community as a part of the Read Around Apopka…
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Lt. Jerold Maynard, public education officer for the Apopka Fire Department (center) won the 2022 Safety Educator Award Thursday, March 24, in the fifth annual Community…
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Hope CommUnity Center (HCC) has welcomed as its new executive director Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet. Read more on page 5A.
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Mullinax Ford of Apopka will more than double the number of service bays it has as well as double its capacity for vehicle parts with an…
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A group of seven black-bellied whistling ducks keeps their eyes ahead as they fly above the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive features many species of…
City agrees to buy Camp Wewa for $4.7 millionThe Apopka Chief
In a 4-1 vote, the Apopka City Council voted Wednesday, June 16, to pay the Central Florida YMCA $4.7 million for the 70-acre Camp Wewa property…
Apopka resident, born in Russia, writes bookThe Apopka Chief
Finn Foster, an Apopka resident, who was born in Russia and adopted by Americans, is releasing his first book this summer. Read more on page 9A.
Foliage Sertoma has new members, gives awardThe Apopka Chief
Eight new members were inducted into the Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka at its Tuesday, June 15, luncheon meeting. Read more on page 6A.
Apopka nursery owner voted leader of national groupThe Apopka Chief
Byung G. Hwang, CEO of Korus Orchid Farm in Apopka, was inaugurated as the Korean American Chamber of Commerce USA’s president. Read more on page 1A.
We’re finally getting some of that rain we’ve prayed forThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I wanted to thank everyone who prayed for rain. We finally got some and it looks like we are goin’ to get some more soon. Our…
Keeping watchThe Apopka Chief
An osprey keeps an eye out for any other birds that might be looking to steal the fish that the osprey is getting ready to eat.…
Improvement project done at Lake Apopka Marsh Flow-WayThe Apopka Chief
The St. Johns River Water Management District has completed a $2.7 million maintenance and improvement project to the nearly 20-year-old Lake Apopka Marsh Flow-Way. Read details…
Liner Patch and Debs Garden Shop offer a few tips for helping your garden thriveThe Apopka Chief
The summer heat can be brutal on most plants but finding the right soil and right amount of sunlight can help the plants or flowers in…
A.O.K. Tire Mart offers ‘Hot Summer Car Care’ tips that will help keep you safeThe Apopka Chief
Summer is the season for beaches, barbecues and breakdowns. Even though summer usually means fun, the hotter months have a way of wreaking havoc on your…
Flag Folding Ceremony: How to fold the American FlagThe Apopka Chief
The flag folding ceremony described by the Uniformed Services is a dramatic and uplifting way to honor the flag on special days. Read more on page…