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…
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Wekiva flag football topples Horizon 24-0 while Mustangs’ softball team falls to Osceola 9-2 in post-spring break action. Page 1B
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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…
The miracle and beauty of the sun can become dangerous when we’re blinded by its glareThe Apopka Chief
The miracle and beauty of the sun can be quickly forgotten when you are temporarily blinded by its glare. Having a bright shaft of sunlight hit…
Nelson’s Insurance Services can help with your personal or commercial insuranceThe Apopka Chief
Have you ever been kept awake at night by the thought of what could happen to your loved ones if a tragedy struck you, your home…
The Best Part of Lake Apopka Natural Gas District? YOU!The Apopka Chief
In 1957, forward-looking officials from Apopka, Clermont and Winter Garden recognized the area’s need for a domestic, reliable, environmentally friendly and cost-effective energy source – natural…
Apopka High hosts robotics competitionThe Apopka Chief
The Engineering Magnet program at Apopka High School hosted a VEX robotics event with 34 teams from around Central Florida. More photos on page 3A.
Apopka celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.The Apopka Chief
The Apopka community held its annual parade to celebrate the life and dreams of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. See more photos on…
Apopka man writes book about his journey as a caregiver for his wife who has dementiaThe Apopka Chief
An Apopka man’s experience of more than 20 years of caring for his wife through her dementia is the inspiration for his book, “Love Cares.” Read…
Magazine lists Apopka native as top young political influencerThe Apopka Chief
Apopka native Shakhea Hinton has been selected as a Rising Star, Class of 2022 by Influence magazine. Read more on page 5A.
Surveying the landThe Apopka Chief
A female American kestrel surveys the situation from atop a wire along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The free, 11-mile, one-way drive is located along the…
Expansion plans for city recreation facilities are outlinedThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka Parks and Recreation Department unveiled the multi-phase expansion plans for the Northwest Recreation Complex that will see an increase – over the…
City officials hear possible plans to improve traffic flow in Rock Springs Road and Welch Road intersectionThe Apopka Chief
City officials and the public were given the first look-see this week at what possible improvements might entail at the intersection of Rock Springs Road and…