In a 4-1 vote, the Apopka City Council voted Wednesday, June 16, to pay the Central Florida YMCA $4.7 million for the 70-acre Camp Wewa property…
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The Miss Apopka Scholarship Competition Committee gave Miss Apopka 2020 Amanda Kronhaus, 24, a send-off celebration to wish her well. Read this story on page 1A.
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Finn Foster, an Apopka resident, who was born in Russia and adopted by Americans, is releasing his first book this summer. Read more on page 9A.
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James A. Morrison II of Apopka graduated from Johns Hopkins University of Baltimore, Maryland, during the school’s ceremonies on May 27. Read this story in page…
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Eight new members were inducted into the Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka at its Tuesday, June 15, luncheon meeting. Read more on page 6A.
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Byung G. Hwang, CEO of Korus Orchid Farm in Apopka, was inaugurated as the Korean American Chamber of Commerce USA’s president. Read more on page 1A.
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Hello Folks, I wanted to thank everyone who prayed for rain. We finally got some and it looks like we are goin’ to get some more soon. Our…
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An osprey keeps an eye out for any other birds that might be looking to steal the fish that the osprey is getting ready to eat.…
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The St. Johns River Water Management District has completed a $2.7 million maintenance and improvement project to the nearly 20-year-old Lake Apopka Marsh Flow-Way. Read details…
Apopkan serving in NavyThe Apopka Chief
Retail Services Specialist 3rd Class Thanks Alcius, (l) from Apopka, and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Cheyenne Mosteiro, from Long Beach, Calif., provide medical assistance to Logistics…
Apopka High School softball team wins three games in past weekThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters softball team picked up three victories over the past week, Read more on these games on page 1B.
Bluegills on beds give off distinct odorThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is enjoyin’ the last of the cooler weather we have been havin’. The days aren’t too hot and the fishin’ has…
Man charged in fatal hit-and-run crashThe Apopka Chief
An Apopka man turned himself in on Monday, April 5, on charges related to a hit-and-run fatal crash. See the story on 8A.
Apopka police officer is honored on special day at state capitolThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Police Officer Quinton Nedd was recognized on the floor of the Florida Legislature House of Representatives as the Officer of the Day. More on 6A.
Church of Holy Spirit has special Easter serviceThe Apopka Chief
More than 90 people joined together under the big tent at Church of the Holy Spirit in Apopka to celebrate Easter Sunday. The story is on…
Chamber of Commerce members hear president of Seminole StateThe Apopka Chief
The president of Seminole State College of Florida delved into the ways the college adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic over the past 12 months. Read about…
Beautification awardThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Sam’s Club location is recipient of the April 2021 District 2 Business Curb Appeal Award. Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore selected Sam’s…
Wekiva baseball vs. Oak RidgeThe Apopka Chief
First baseman Ian Rosado prepares to catch a pickoff attempt by the pitcher. Read more on page 1B.
Apopka baseball team rebound from losses for two big victoriesThe Apopka Chief
After suffering two losses in a row, the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team bounced back in a big way. Read more on this game on page…