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…
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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 –…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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The Wekiva Mustangs water polo boys and girls teams faced hometown rival Apopka. Read more on page 5B.
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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…
Elected officials: Apopka Fire Station No. 6 to become a realityThe Apopka Chief
Elected officials highlighted the benefits for Fire Station No. 6 at press conference. Read the full story on page 1A.
Apopkan promoted to chief of police for Sanford Police DepartmentThe Apopka Chief
Trekelle Perkins was promoted to chief of police at Sanford Police Department. Get the full story on page 6A.
Outdoor fitness area opens at Northwest Recreation ComplexThe Apopka Chief
City officials and AdventHealth representatives cut the ribbon for a new outdoor fitness area on Tuesday, June 8, at the Northwest Recreation Complex on Jason Dwelley…
GG Buys Houses! Win-win scenarios for buyers, sellers and your communityThe Apopka Chief
Small business owner, Glorimar Gonzalez (GG), operates out of Apopka, FL and is founder of “GG Buys Houses”. Originating out of Sterling, VA, “GG Buys Houses”…
This is the weekend to go fishing without a license, Saturday and Sunday, June 12-13The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, In case you haven’t noticed, summer has arrived in Florida. The days are gettin’ warmer and the temps are goin’ up. We are just…
Park Avenue Animal Hospital is Best of Apopka winner 11th year in a rowThe Apopka Chief
Park Avenue Animal Hospital is a full-service small animal hospital, and since 2010, they have been voted best vet in Apopka in the Best of Apopka…
Baptiste Orthodontics & Dentistry for Kids welcomes Dr. Alma CorreiaThe Apopka Chief
Dr. Alma Correia is very excited to provide pediatric dental services to Apopka, Florida and its neighboring communities! As the community grows and new young families…
Bass, bluegills, shellcrackers are all bitin’ in area lakes, riversThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend. I know the fishin’ has been good in most of the chains in our area…
City Council hears about pedestrian safety programThe Apopka Chief
Emily Hanna, executive director of Bike/Walk Central Florida, addressed the City Council about the organization’s Best Foot Forward program. Read more on page 5A.
Wekiva High graduate lands spot on Olympic weightlifting teamThe Apopka Chief
When Mattie Rogers of Apopka began participating in weightlifting as a sport, qualifying for the Olympics was her goal. That goal was officially reached this week…