For the fourth year in a row, the Brothers of Orange Lodge No.36 F&AM, donated 30 turkeys to the First Baptist Church of Apopka for its…
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Forever Wishes is having its eighth annual toy drive and fundraiser to benefit Toys for Tots of Central Florida. Find out when on page 8A.
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Attending were family and friends of the new officers, as well as current police department and city personnel. Sworn in were Alex Crane and Melissa Mercado.…
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The club raises funds through the annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival held each year in late April. The proceeds from the event are given to…
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The festival highlights the economic significance of birding and nature photography ecotourism. Find out when the event will be held on page 3A.
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A delay came at just the right time for Raphael Mirabel to rescue 11-year-old Jaydrian Velasquez. Find out what happened in this week’s Apopka Chief.
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A Longwood foundation has promised to donate money toward the design and construction of a new community center.
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The Wekiva High School band is aiming to raise $90,000 to replace its band uniforms, which were purchased when the school opened its doors 14 years…
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Hello Folks, I want to take a moment to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgivin’ weekend. By the time you read this article Thanksgivin’ Day will be over…
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The action was intense Thursday, November 18, in a girls soccer game between the Apopka Blue Darters and the Wekiva Mustangs. Here, Wekiva’s Juviah Lara tussles…
City seeking ways to halt floodingThe Apopka Chief
Several areas around the city are seeing flooding issues thanks to above-average rainfall the area has received this year, Jeff Weatherford, the city’s Public Services director,…
Velazquez, Baron in Apopka City Council runoff set for Dec. 8The Apopka Chief
Collecting the highest number of votes without reaching a majority, Diane Velazquez and Yesenia “Jesi” Baron will compete in the December 8 Apopka City Council runoff…
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Apopka High School teachers Cathy Brown (l) and Erika Houvouras show off their best 1920s outfits during Spirit Week on Way Back Wednesday on November 4.…
Apopka woman receives award from Central Fla. history groupThe Apopka Chief
The Historical Society of Central Florida presented its annual Donald A. Cheney Award to Francina Boykin, president of the Apopka Historical Society, See more on page 1A.
Lots of high school sports being playedThe Apopka Chief
It’s been a busy week for high school athletes across the state and that’s true for those at Apopka and Wekiva high schools. Read this article…
Darters have strong 4th against Lake MaryThe Apopka Chief
After struggling to move the chains for most of the game, the Darter offense found its footing. Read more on 1B.
Associates in Dermatology is your family’s dermatology practiceThe Apopka Chief
As president and medical director of Associates in Dermatology, Dr. Michael Steppie has built a leading dermatology practice, with 15 convenient locations located throughout Central Florida,…
There are many reasons for pruning and trimming trees and shrubsThe Apopka Chief
We live with trees every day, and it’s important to manage the daily risks associated with those trees. Trees are commonly trimmed for one of three…
Fishin’ should be good this weekendThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you got a chance to do some fishin’ this past week. The fishin’ should be…
Looking to buy or sell your home? Denny Shiver Realty can help you through the real estate journeyThe Apopka Chief
Florida’s housing market continued its positive momentum despite the coronavirus pandemic, with more closed sales, more new pending sales, higher median prices and more new listings…