A great blue heron tries to figure out how to eat a catfish recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, which is open each Friday through…
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March 25, 2022 RAY ENNIS MANGUM, 75, Apopka, died Monday, March 14. Mr. Mangum was born in Dunn, North Carolina. He served in the U.S. Army…
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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…
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Marcia Owens, (c), Apopka High School assistant principal, received the OCPS Partners in Education Coordinator of the Year award for high schools across Orange County. Here,…
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A tricolored heron looks for food in one of the canals along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The free, 11-mile, one-way drive is open each Friday…
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With some age now, the Apopka Fair has matured and continues to evolve. Kit Land Nelson Park is hosting the 21st annual Apopka Fair.
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If your current roof is the root of your headache and maybe even a long list of costly home repairs, it might be time to consider…
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Incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson and challenger Commissioner Kyle Becker sat down for another candidate forum to speak about, among several topics, their management style in governing…
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Vehicles are an important part of our daily lives. They can be trusted and true for years on end as we drive to school, work, soccer…
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The Museum of the Apopkans hosted the Reverend Jimmy Howard on Wednesday, February 23, who spoke about his experience as an Apopka native. Read more on…
Fun for all to be had at fair, car show, concert, and barbecue contestThe Apopka Chief
Kit Land Nelson Park and the Northwest Recreation Complex and amphitheater were abuzz last weekend. Pictures on 10A.
Need help tackling your spring tree care? Call the experts at Maltby’s Tree Service and LandscapingThe Apopka Chief
Spring is here, and summer is fast approaching. Now is the time to have your trees professionally inspected so you can enjoy a safe and beautiful…
City sells building, fuel pumps at Orlando Apopka AirportThe Apopka Chief
Looking to sell the fixed base operations (FBO) at Orlando Apopka Airport, the Apopka City Council Wednesday, April 7, unanimously approved a bid to sell the…
Common gallinules duke it out for supremacy on wildlife driveThe Apopka Chief
A pair of common gallinules have a bit of a disagreement recently on one of the canal at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.
Growers will offer best foliage at annual Apopka eventThe Apopka Chief
Thirteen foliage specialists will appear in the 59th annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival, showcasing landscape plants, vegetables, and more. Per tradition, the Apopka Art and Foliage…
Apopkan serving in NavyThe Apopka Chief
Retail Services Specialist 3rd Class Thanks Alcius, (l) from Apopka, and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Cheyenne Mosteiro, from Long Beach, Calif., provide medical assistance to Logistics…
Apopka High School softball team wins three games in past weekThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters softball team picked up three victories over the past week, Read more on these games on page 1B.
Bluegills on beds give off distinct odorThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is enjoyin’ the last of the cooler weather we have been havin’. The days aren’t too hot and the fishin’ has…
Chamber of Commerce members hear president of Seminole StateThe Apopka Chief
The president of Seminole State College of Florida delved into the ways the college adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic over the past 12 months. Read about…
Beautification awardThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Sam’s Club location is recipient of the April 2021 District 2 Business Curb Appeal Award. Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore selected Sam’s…