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…
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Lucille Grainger operated the Western Union office in Apopka before every person had access to a telephone. Read this story on page 7A.
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With more time spent at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, many residents have taken advantage of their free time during the last year by focusing on…
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Frederick Carter of Apopka graduated in June from the Florida Leadership Academy’s 48th class in Sanford. Read more on his achievements on page 11A.
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Apopkan Bob Elmquist took this picture from his backyard on an Apopka lake, showing storm clouds rolling in. Such scenes are very common in summer in…
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Eyecare is extremely important for people of all ages. As many know, summer vacation will soon be ending for school age children. Getting an eye exam…
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A ribbon cutting was held by the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce in July for Uniforms 4 U. Read more on page 14A.
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In a first for Central Florida, a media day was organized for high school football teams by Varsity Sports Network, which livestreams high school sporting events…
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Voting for the 2021 Best of Apopka Readers’ Choice Awards will begin Monday, August 16. Sponsored by The Apopka Chief and The Planter, the Best of…
Mayor lobbies governor for state dollars for fire station, floodingThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson took a one-day trip to Tallahassee this week looking to get state financial help on a couple of big-dollar projects. Read the…
Golf shot nets truckThe Apopka Chief
Cameron Duke, head football coach at Edgewater High School, won a two-year lease on a 2021 Ford Ranger pickup truck from Mullinax Ford of Apopka. More…
Apopkan signs wrestling scholarship to Virginia TechThe Apopka Chief
Preston Walls of Apopka, a 138-pound wrestler for Lake Highland Prep in Orlando, signed in April to wrestle at Virginia Tech. More on 1B.
PeteVergos competes at national levelThe Apopka Chief
At the United States Bowling Congress’ Intercollegiate Singles Championship (ISC), Pete Vergos excelled. Find out how he plaed on page 1A.
Nice set of pearly whites you have thereThe Apopka Chief
An alligator has its mouth wide open along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive near the historic pumphouse. Read more on the drive on page 1A.
Spring game now a jamboree at Winter Park along with Dr. PhillipsThe Apopka Chief
Instead of going to Osceola County to play in a spring game, the Blue Darters will held to Showalter Field. Find out more on 1B.
Apopka High School seniors hold very friendly takeover eventThe Apopka Chief
On the last day for seniors at AHS, numerous student leaders from the Senior Class Council and the Student Gov't. got to shadow school staff. See…
Apopka High seniors say goodbye to campusThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High School held its annual senior send-off Wednesday, May 12, at the school. Read more on page 7A.
Apopka woman will note 100th birthday with a weekend-long celebrationThe Apopka Chief
In celebration of her 100th birthday, Jennell Payne Simmons will have a weekend-long celebration next mont. Read this story on page 6A.
