U.S. Army Corporal Justin Wiggins (right) was deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, for two weeks. His duties were holding security for Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul,…
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Orange County Public Schools named two Phillis Wheatley Elementary School administrators as finalists for Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year, the school…
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A retired pilot for the Navy as the keynote speaker and the recognition of an individual with a humanitarian award will be the highlights at this…
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The 2021 and seventh annual edition of the festival is scheduled for the weekend of Thursday, November 11, through Sunday, November 14, at Kit Land Nelson…
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The Next Step Foundation, an Apopka ministry, reviewed its plan for launching its central resource hub that would serve homeless people in the foundation’s effort to…
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Hello Folks, I missed y’all last week due to my vacation. I hope everyone had a chance to go fishin’ and if you didn’t, I hope you get…
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The South Apopka Ministerial Alliance hopes its first affordable housing initiative, with help from partnerships with Apopka-area businesses, will result in not only available housing…
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Right now, the focus and victories are needed to keep alive any opportunity to earn a playoff berth. Read more in this week’s Apopka Chief.
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Florida is divided into 16 districts for the sport of bowling. A berth into the state championship meet accompanies advancing to the final of each district…
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A recent study found that the average age of cars and light trucks in the United States jumped to 12.1 years, which was accelerated by COVID-19. Registrations…
For hometown hearing doctor, it’s all ears on deck for dedicated patient careThe Apopka Chief
As the founder and a provider at Central Florida Audiology, audiologist and Apopka native Dr. Amy Davis gets to honor her passion: changing lives through better…
Again, Crying Towel event great way to kick off seasonThe Apopka Chief
The annual Dave Powers Crying Towel event for coaches of four of the longtime football programs was held Aug. 16. See page 1B.
Blue Darters face DeLand in Kickoff Classic gameThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters will host the DeLand Bulldogs on August 20, in a preseason Kickoff Classic. See more on page 1B.
Temporary dollar-store moratorium had final voteThe Apopka Chief
With Mayor Bryan Nelson and Commissioner Diane Velazquez unable to attend the Apopka City Council meeting due to COVID-19, the meeting still went on as planned…
Growing city’s economic development is Chamber topicThe Apopka Chief
Growing the city of Apopka’s economic development was the topic of discussion at the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce’s Breakfast and Learn event this month. Read…
Free COVID-19 testing site set up at Apopka’s Edwards FieldThe Apopka Chief
Edwards Field in Apopka has become the newest site in Orange County to offer free COVID-19 testing. Get all the details on page 1A.
New supermarket opensThe Apopka Chief
The second Publix supermarket in the city of Apopka opened Thursday, August 19, with a ribbon cutting at 7 a.m. Here, store manager Tatiana Malcolm cuts…
Wekiva hosts Miami team for preseason contestThe Apopka Chief
Miami Norland will provide the opposition for the 2021 Kickoff Classic. Read more on page 1B.
Keeping an eye on thingsThe Apopka Chief
An alligator keeps his eyes peeled while swimming in one of the canals along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Read more on the Lake Apopka Wildflie…
It’s always a great week when high school football beginsThe Apopka Chief
In Florida, it’s not quite the regular season, but the Kickoff Classics will give teams a chance to test their skills. Page 6B.