A great blue heron glides through the air along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, which is an 11-mile, drive through the North Shore area of Lake…
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The most intense discussion in a City Council budget workshop on July 20, was between City Commissioner Kyle Becker and City Administrator Edward Bass. More information…
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Miss Apopka Amanda Kronhaus did not make the top 15 at last month’s Miss Florida Competition, but she did earn the Health and Wellness Award for…
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In a quick vote that generated little discussion, the Apopka City Council gave final approval to the contract to purchase of Camp Wewa from the Central…
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Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you are gettin’ on the water and doin’ some fishin’. I know it’s been kinda…
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Blue Darters football coach Jeff Rolson lets his defense know what he wants done during the FCA camp held on July 18-July 20 at Southeastern University…
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KIDZDANCE is now in their 20th year teaching children’s dance in Apopka. Voted the number one dance studio in the Best of Apopka since it began…
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Yes, car maintenance might sound boring. But, because you’re busy with work, family, friends and kids it’s so easy to let things slip. One afternoon at…
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While searching for food, a great blue heron prepares to land on the side of the road along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Get info on…
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Recent Apopka High graduate Jacob Gadberry (l) stands with Gov. Ron DeSantis Tuesday, July 13, during a press conference DeSantis had in Orlando about civics education.…
Cool wind means fish aren’t bitin’ very well locallyThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, it got a little cool again this week and the wind was blowin’ and we had bluebird skies. All three of these conditions…
Blue Darters down Lake Nona, but fall to Evans in district gameThe Apopka Chief
The Blue Darters struggled on the defensive end in the first half and then on the offensive end in the second half, Find out how the…
New Rotary Club membersThe Apopka Chief
The Rotary Club of Apopka inducted two new members at its meeting on Thursday, January 23. Shown are, (l-r), Christine Horvay, who sponsored Chris Wester; District…
Apopkans seek sponsorship for planned trip to Northern IrelandThe Apopka Chief
A group of Apopka residents is planning a trip to Northern Ireland in July 2020, and those going are looking for sponsorship. The trip to Northern…
Lake Apopka expected to benefit from phosphorus-removal programThe Apopka Chief
Officials from the St. Johns River Water Management District introduced a new phosphorus-removal project that will be utilized on Lake Apopka. Get the full story on…
Doris Huggins: ‘The Giving Teacher’The Apopka Chief
Editor’s note: The following was written by Apopkan Phyllis Page about her sister, Doris Huggins, and the health issues that Doris, who recently died, had in…
Apopka High girls soccer begins postseason next weekThe Apopka Chief
The Blue Darters will play in the District 7A-3 tournament next week, likely as the No. 2 seed, which would earn the Blue Darters a first-round…
Livestock Judging Team awardedThe Apopka Chief
The Orange County Livestock Judging Team represented Florida at the 4-H and FFA National Western Stock Show livestock judging and livestock quiz bowl contests held January…
Apopka Farmers MarketThe Apopka Chief
The first Apopka Farmers Market was held Thursday, January 16. The Apopka Farmers Market will be held every Thursday evening at the park. Get full details…
Two housing areas, imaging center get first look by cityThe Apopka Chief
City of Apopka staff looked at two residential housing areas and one commercial development Wednesday, January 22, during a meeting of the city’s Development Review Committee,…