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Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
October 15, 2021
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great weekend and you had a chance to do some fishin’. I would have to say that the fishin’…
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October 15, 2021
Apopka’s Keyondray Jones broke a couple of tackles and then scampered 58 yards for… Story on 1B Photos on 6B & 7B
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October 15, 2021
Find out what award Apopka linebacker Travion Barnes received in this week’s Apopka Chief.
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October 15, 2021
In high school overtime, teams take turns attempting to move the ball into the end zone. Find out who won in this week’s Apopka Chief. Story…
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October 15, 2021
“We’ve got to play well. This is a week we’ve got to focus. It’s homecoming and a lot of distractions…” Rolson said. Read more in this…
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October 15, 2021
There were close endings for both Wekiva and Apopka last week....
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October 15, 2021
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and members of the Apopka Post Office are doing their part. Find out what they’re up to on page 4A.
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October 15, 2021
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. Find out where they celebrated on page 4A.
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October 15, 2021
“I had a great doctor, who was comforting and who told me we’ll get through this together,” said Mrs. Taylor. Read more on her story on…
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October 15, 2021
As a retired Navy pilot, Caroline Johnson has inspired audiences. Read more about her on page 3A.
Donald Scott competes in OlympicsThe Apopka Chief
August 6, 2021
Apopka High School graduate Donald Scott competed in the triple jump event at the Tokyo Olympics. See the results on 1B.
Hilton’s first birthday notedThe Apopka Chief
August 6, 2021
Hilton Garden Inn Apopka celebrated its first anniversary with a luau-themed party. Read more on page 9A.
Mustangs seeking consistency as football practice beginsThe Apopka Chief
August 6, 2021
Once again with such a large turnover among personnel, the big picture started with the most basic fundamentals. See 1B.
Apopka coach will take part in annual Crying Towel eventThe Apopka Chief
August 6, 2021
Head football coach Jeff Rolson will be one of four area high school coaches who will participate in the annual Dave Powers Crying Towel Invitational dinner. …
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Hopefully, cooler weather will be here sooner, not laterThe Apopka Chief
August 6, 2021
Hello Folks, We are finally gettin’ to the end of summer with about a month-and-a-half to go. I won’t lie; I just like the cooler weather, especially when…
Classes begin August 10 for students in Orange County Public SchoolsThe Apopka Chief
August 6, 2021
Students will return to OCPS schools on Tuesday, August 10. Pre-planning for 2021-2022 school year was held this week. Get further details from OCPS on page 1A.
Running for mayorThe Apopka Chief
August 6, 2021
In a press release sent out late in the afternoon on Thursday, August 5, City Commissioner Kyle Becker announced that he will run for mayor in…
First step taken for moratorium of dollar stores by City CouncilThe Apopka Chief
August 6, 2021
The first of two steps was taken by the Apopka City Council to place a six-month moratorium on applications for new dollar stores in the city.…
City gets larger mobile command postThe Apopka Chief
August 6, 2021
The Apopka Police Department will soon begin utilizing a new-to-the-city mobile command post as the Orange County Sheriff’s Office will be purchasing a new one with…
She was the original instant messengerThe Apopka Chief
August 6, 2021
Lucille Grainger operated the Western Union office in Apopka before every person had access to a telephone. Read this story on page 7A.