The teams cheer for the final Apopka boys relay team. Find out who won on page 1B.
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Rick Acree, who grew up in Apopka, has been named the 2021 Engineer of the Year for the state. Read about Rick in this week’s Apopka…
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Michael A. Register was unanimously appointed this week as the executive director. Read more on page 3A.
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“This school, as you know, is a passion project not only for myself, but for this community,” Melissa Byrd said. Read more about the project in…
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Calling Central Florida a hotbed for human trafficking, Dean Cain, an actor who made his mark in the 1990s by playing Superman/Clark Kent in the Lois…
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There was disagreement between Mayor Bryan Nelson and Commissioner Becker over various issues during the hearings. Find out more in this week’s Apopka Chief.
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Several hundred people attended the city of Apopka’s 9-11 memorial service, to commemorate lives lost, and the fallen first responders. More information about the event on…
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Hello Folks, We are just about into fall and I couldn’t be more excited. I fished last week with my buddy Rich from Mt. Dora. He…
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Apopka resident Brianna Solitro competed in the 2021 Youth Arabian and Half Arabian National Championship Horse Show. Summary on 4B.
Optical Eyeland reminds you of the importance of protecting and caring for your eyesThe Apopka Chief
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AdventHealth has used COVID-19 plasma more than 50 timesThe Apopka Chief
Dr. Omayra Mansfield, chief medical officer at AdventHealth Apopka and AdventHealth Winter Garden, talked about convalescent plasma therapy in the Tuesday, May 26, live stream of…
Commissioner Nolan has missed four of past five meetingsThe Apopka Chief
City Commissioner Alice Nolan has missed five out of the nine City Council meetings in 2020, including both meetings this month. Read more on page 1A.
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Wekiva High School graduate Mikylah Bertrand smiles for a camera Saturday, May 23, as she participates in the graduate parade held for Wekiva seniors. Read more…
Baptiste Orthodontics knows it is not business as usualThe Apopka Chief
As businesses re-open, people are having to navigate the new norms on what to do and even what to wear when they go out from the…
Lakes and yards need rain as we head toward summer rainy seasonThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We need some rain. I don’t know about you, but my yard is dry and the lakes are gettin’ lower. They are sayin’ that…
Apopka area high for recent COVID-19The Apopka Chief
As shown in this map produced by Orange County government, the two Apopka ZIP codes of 32703 and 32712 (upper left corner) had 18 cases of…
Chamber of Commerce hosts virtual hurricane preparedness talkThe Apopka Chief
A local television meteorologist imparted hurricane preparation tips in the latest installment of an online lecture series that was hosted by the Apopka Area Chamber of…
Lakes can be respite from today’s worldThe Apopka Chief
Lake Apopka, as well as other bodies of water, can provide an idyllic setting for a relaxing time as we deal with coronavirus and the issues…
Apopka Blue Darters softball team honors its five seniors with drive-by recognitionThe Apopka Chief
Senior pitcher Nyah Vogel (fourth from right) was the Class 9A Pitcher of the Year in Florida during the 2019 season, and was first team all-state…