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The First United Methodist Church Apopka Ladies are busy putting the final touches to all the creative handmade items to be sold at the annual Christmas…
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The Apopka Professional Firefighters Association, Local 5293, has endorsed City Commissioner Kyle Becker in the race for Apopka mayor. See page 3A.
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Former Apopka residents David and Hazel Brigman celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary. Read more on page 3A.
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To cap the night, the John Land Humanitarian Award was granted to husband-and-wife Richard and Shirley Risser. Read more about the gala in this week’s Apopka…
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Lou Boria, a World War II veteran, speaks Thursday, November 11, during a Veterans Day ceremony held at Kit Land Nelson Park and sponsored by the…
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The seventh annual edition of the Fall Family Festival is under way and will continue through Sunday, November 14. Read more in this week’s Apopka Chief.
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“I think it is important to reflect on the challenges we have faced and will continue to face during this pandemic but realize as a city…
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Hello Folks, I don’t know about you, but I love the fall weather and all the holiday traditions we have durin’ this time of the year.…
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The football postseason begins this week and the girls and boys basketball preseason games are played this week and next week, respectively. Read more on page…
Thanks to Apopka for heartfelt wishesThe Apopka Chief
I must start off this week’s column with a personal note. Some of you know that my wife, Grace, contracted COVID-19. She had a bad-flu version…
Blue Darters celebrate seniorsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters girls volleyball team celebrated senior night Monday, October 5, prior to the match against the Evans Trojans that Apopka won, 3-0. Shown…
Specks, bass are bitin’ as water cools offThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is enjoyin’ some of this cooler weather we have been havin’. It’s really been pretty nice and it’s always a good…
Eyeing the landscapeThe Apopka Chief
A great blue heron looks down a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, keeping his or her eyes out for a possible meal.
Apopka Blue Darters vs Wekiva Mustangs Girls VolleyballThe Apopka Chief
On Tuesday evening the Wekiva girls volleyball took on the Apopka Blue Darters. More photos on 6B.
Candidates vie at political forumThe Apopka Chief
The four candidates competing for Apopka City Council Seat 2 explained their positions… Read about them on 1A and the voters guide on 8A.
Just flying byThe Apopka Chief
An anhinga flies near the historic pumphouse along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Entrance to the drive is free and it’s open Fridays through Sundays and…
Wekiva drops Friday night game against Ocoee 24-20The Apopka Chief
Wekiva’s Asaad Waseem runs over Ocoee’s Chryse Gunn in an effort to reach the endzone on September 25. See more photos on 6B.
Lovely Orange County sunsetThe Apopka Chief
The first real taste of fall earlier this week created this beautiful sunset that was seen throughout Northwest Orange County.
Radio shows will catch up with Apopka High sports starThe Apopka Chief
Former Apopka Blue Darter all-state quarterback Leamon Hall, who was recently elected to the Army Athletic Hall of Fame, will be the featured guest in a…