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The Apopka Chief
January 14, 2022
Former Apopka Blue Darter football player Jalen Carter enjoys a victory cigar while reading an early edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution about the Georgia Bulldogs’ 33-18…
The Apopka Chief
January 14, 2022
Amya Patterson (11) posts up down low for the Apopka Blue Darters girls basketball team Thursday, January 6, in a game against the Oak Ridge Pioneers.…
The Apopka Chief
January 14, 2022
An injury to the hand and subsequent surgery sidelined Hampton for seven contests.
The Apopka Chief
January 14, 2022
In a spirited game at Lake Brantley High, the Blue Darters got a career-high 19 points from junior forward Philip Tepper.
The Apopka Chief
January 7, 2022
One of the main discussion points was how to keep traffic flowing during peak times for use of the drive-through lanes. Read more on page 3A.
The Apopka Chief
January 7, 2022
Jay Kleinrichert and his family moved to Apopka in the early days of the pandemic not knowing anyone, but as he ran for exercise in his…
The Apopka Chief
January 7, 2022
There will be three races on the city of Apopka ballot for the election with the races for mayor and two city commissioner seats having two…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
January 7, 2022
Hello Folks, I sure hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I’m back from my vacation and ready to…
The Apopka Chief
January 7, 2022
The first FHSAA RPI rankings for boys basketball teams have been released and the Apopka Blue Darters find themselves in a very good position, one they’d…
The Apopka Chief
January 7, 2022
The Blue Darters (11-4) dominated from start to finish.
Apopka native president of regional Realtor associationThe Apopka Chief
January 15, 2021
An Apopka Realtor was installed as president of an association that oversees more than 18,000 real estate professionals throughout Central Florida. Apopka native Natalie Arrowsmith of…
Magnolia Park improvementsThe Apopka Chief
January 15, 2021
Construction has begun on the $4-million remake of Magnolia Park. Details on page 1A.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Water temperatures have droppedThe Apopka Chief
January 15, 2021
Hello Folks, I hope y’all are enjoyin’ these cooler days we have been havin’. The colder days have dropped the water temperatures and some folks are reportin’ that they are seein’ some bass on…
Farming pioneer dies at 96The Apopka Chief
January 8, 2021
When Eric Hooper moved to Apopka in 1948 to begin farming in the area, he did so with much family support.  Find about his life on…
Study will determine long-range changes for Rock Springs Road/Welch RoadThe Apopka Chief
January 8, 2021
Now that some upgrades have been made to the Rock Springs Road/Welch Road intersection, more focus will turn to creating a traffic study to explore what…
Looking for a private investigation service? Call GE Protection, a sure thing in an uncertain worldThe Apopka Chief
January 8, 2021
Do you need help with a child custody or divorce case or special events security? Is your vehicle or your child’s vehicle being tracked by a…
Wekiva girls win two of three during holiday eventThe Apopka Chief
January 8, 2021
Even though the event format was changed, participating in the 2020 Florida Prospects Holiday Showcase was important. Read more on 1B.
Keeping warm in the Florida sunThe Apopka Chief
December 31, 2020
An alligator suns itself along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive in Apopka. Read more on the Wildlife Drive on page 1A.
Apopka’s first female Eagle Scout completes her projectThe Apopka Chief
December 31, 2020
Julia Shepherd is on a path to becoming Apopka’s first female Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America organization. As a requirement…
Funds for local centerThe Apopka Chief
December 31, 2020
At Lovell Elementary School, a few members from the House of Meraki had the honor of presenting the money that was raised in the Penny War…