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The Apopka Chief
October 22, 2021
Keynote speaker Caroline Johnson will use her stories from her days as a pilot to inspire audiences. Read more on page 3A.
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October 22, 2021
Neoma DeGard Knox started as a freelance news stringer for the newspapers in the mid-1960s. Read more about her in this weeks Apopka Chief.
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October 22, 2021
Since the invention of the first motor vehicle in the late 1800s, gasoline has dominated the automobile industry as the method of choice to power cars…
The Apopka Chief
October 22, 2021
Rolson said he’s expecting the Patriots to throw in some wrinkles in their triple-option offense they’ve run for decades. Read more in this week’s Apopka Chief.
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October 22, 2021
The Business Expo and Taste of Apopka shared 80 exhibitors, with 25 food vendors at Taste of Apopka, where hundreds of guests sampled food and beverages.…
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October 22, 2021
Apopka High School seniors Dyson Hurlburt and Jennifer Cifuentes smile after being named homecoming king and queen. More photos on 12B
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October 22, 2021
An offer of $6.5 million for the two city-owned properties on Harmon Road has changed the already complex situation at Rock Springs Ridge (RSR) where the…
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October 15, 2021
Have you ever wondered why someone might hire a private investigator? What purpose and benefit does it serve? Or, have you wondered what exactly do PI’s…
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October 15, 2021
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…
The Apopka Chief
October 15, 2021
During Apopka High School’s Spirit Week prior to homecoming the Junior/Senior powder puff football game was held on Tuesday, October 12. As is tradition some male…
Park Avenue Animal Hospital provides superior veterinary care and treats you like familyThe Apopka Chief
August 13, 2021
Park Avenue Animal Hospital provides a wide variety of services to keep your furry, four-legged friends in the best of health. They’re a full-service small animal…
Mayor Nelson will get 2022 election challenge from Commissioner BeckerThe Apopka Chief
August 13, 2021
The race is on for the mayor’s job in Apopka. Kyle Becker, who has been a city commissioner since 2016, filed papers Friday, August 6, to…
Liner Patch and Deb’s Garden Shop is the place to go for all your gardening needsThe Apopka Chief
August 13, 2021
Liner Patch and Deb’s Garden Shop is the place to go for all your gardening needs. Visit Liner Patch and Deb’s Garden Shop conveniently located at…
First day of schoolThe Apopka Chief
August 13, 2021
Orange County Public School students went back to school Tuesday, August 10, including those at Dream Lake Elementary in Apopka. Stay Current with Local News. Subscribe…
Apopka man looking to spin way to disc golf courseThe Apopka Chief
August 13, 2021
Cory Hendrickson of Apopka and a friend play disc golf at a course in Central Florida. He wants Apopka to build a disc golf course. Read…
Bears like to munch on saw palmetto berriesThe Apopka Chief
August 13, 2021
There are a lot of “dos” when visiting public lands owned and managed by the St. Johns River Water Management District. However, with saw palmetto berry…
Shining up the Clay Springs bearThe Apopka Chief
August 13, 2021
When Clay Springs Elementary School students returned to class this week, they saw a freshly painted bear mascot statue out front. Thanks to Apopka community members…
Scratching an itch?The Apopka Chief
August 13, 2021
A great blue heron grooms itself along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive recently. Read more on the Lake Apopka Wildlfe Drive on page 1A.
High School football begins official practicesThe Apopka Chief
August 6, 2021
Both Apopka High School and Wekiva High School begin official practice on August 2.  Photos can be found on 8B & 9B.
Wekiva High grad lifts her way to sixth in OlympicsThe Apopka Chief
August 6, 2021
Mattie Rogers, a 2014 Wekiva High School graduate, competed in the women’s 87kg A session on Monday, August 2 at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. More…