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…
Looking for a fast & delicious meal this holiday? Visit King Buffet for lunch or dinner!The Apopka Chief
At King Buffet Chinese Restaurant, you will always find an abundant variety of fresh and delicious foods. You will also find their service to be top-notch…
Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce award winnersThe Apopka Chief
The 2021 annual Apopka Chamber Business Awards honored leaders, businesses, and individuals for their services and dedication to the Apopka community. see photos on page 11A.
Christmas wishes for children are delivered through work of Forever Wishes groupThe Apopka Chief
Forever Wishes, Inc. met and even surpassed its fundraising goal benefitting local Toys for Tots and helping Central Florida children have toys under the tree this…
Youngsters, officers enjoy Shop With a CopThe Apopka Chief
Over the course of 10 nights, 150 children will participate in the 20th annual Shop With a Cop program, where Apopka police officers help youth purchase…
Area author has free online books about Wekiwa Springs State Park, Rock SpringsThe Apopka Chief
Author Don Philpott’s 250th and 251st books have just been published featuring Wekiwa Springs State Park and Rock Springs Run State Reserve, and both books are free. Read…
Elections supervisor speaks at Apopka HighThe Apopka Chief
Bill Cowles stands with Emma Johnson (l), who planned to register to vote that day. Shown with them are Apopka High teachers Pam Speranza and Paul…
Helping give kids a Merry ChristmasThe Apopka Chief
On Wednesday, December 15, members of the Apopka High’s Student Government Association, under the leadership of President Olivia Siemoneit, delivered presents to all the pre-K and…
Hope CommUnity Center receives Bank of America grantThe Apopka Chief
Apopka-based Hope CommUnity Center has been awarded a Bank of America 2021 Neighborhood Builder Award. Each Neighborhood Builder receives $200,000 in flexible funding over two years,…
It’s official: 2022 Apopka city election is setThe Apopka Chief
The 2022 Apopka city election is officially scheduled. Thanks to a pair of mayoral proclamations as well as a resolution passed by the City Council on…
State regulation hits home for city’s water customersThe Apopka Chief
Homeowners and business owners are affected because state law requires that the city notify each property owner…