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It’s a rivalry that dates back to 1933 when Apopka High School first fielded a football team when the Blue Darters host the West Orange Warriors…
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Workplace Screening Intelligence offers COVID-19 screening for employers, employees and the families of Apopka. Whether you need a rapid test to determine COVID-19 status or return…
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The Apopka City Center is conceived as a 35-acre mixed-use development at the intersection of U.S. Highway 441 and State Road 436. Get all the details…
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Voting for the 2021 Best of Apopka Readers’ Choice Awards voting is off to fast start. Sponsored by The Apopka Chief and The Planter, the Best…
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Closing documents were signed this week for the city of Apopka to purchase Camp Wewa from the YMCA of Central Florida. Read the full story on…
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An estimated 65 people attended the VFW Post 10147 Apopka/Altamonte Springs memorial service that honored the 13 service members killed in the August 26 suicide bombing at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Read…
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As of the afternoon of Tuesday, August 31, an average of more than 400 tests per day are being administered at the Edwards Field COVID-19 testing…
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More than 500 people from as far away as Chicago joined the Orlando-area Ukrainian-American community to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. Read this story…
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A gallinule (top left), a tricolored heron (center), and a little blue heron look for something to eat along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Read more…
Fish are bitin’ very well in most Central Florida lakes, riversThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and hopefully you got a chance to do some fishin’. If you didn’t get a chance…
A.O.K. Tire Mart has been providing quality car care in Apopka since 1988The Apopka Chief
Since 1988, A.O.K. Tire Mart has been a neighborhood, family-owned tire center serving the needs of customers in Apopka, Sanford and the surrounding area. For over…
Two well-known Apopkans pass away this weekThe Apopka Chief
Two long-time and well-known Apopkans died this week. Tom Turner (l) Ernest Swift both died on Tuesday, April 14. Turner, 60, was known for his work…
Hospital medical director says schools should not reopen doors any time soonThe Apopka Chief
The medical director of AdventHealth Apopka hospital said this week that it would be “extremely premature” to reopen schools soon. See more on 1A.
Light poles being replaced at Apopka High School football fieldThe Apopka Chief
The 41-year-old light poles at Apopka High School’s Roger Williams Field are in the process of being replaced. More on 1B.
City attorney resigns to take job in Tenn.The Apopka Chief
After 16 months on the job, Apopka city staff attorney Joe Byrd resigned. Page 1A.
Emergency appointments are still available for those who need to see a DentistThe Apopka Chief
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, Governor DeSantis has mandated all dental offices to remain closed until at least May 11th. If during this time you…
Apopka wrestler bounces back to meet his wrestling goalThe Apopka Chief
When the high school wrestling career of Clayton Hurley came to an end in March, his goal had been achieved. More on 1B.
Panfish are bitin’ in many local lakesThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great Easter weekend and you got a chance to do some fishin’. The panfish are bitin’ in Lake Monroe,…
Hyacinths bloomThe Apopka Chief
With the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive closed due to COVID-19, water hyacinths such as these can still be seen on Lake Apopka from Magnolia Park in…