On Friday, January 17, the city of Apopka celebrated Florida Arbor Day with members of the Foliage Garden Club of Apopka with a proclamation and tree…
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An Apopka man was arrested on charges that include DUI manslaughter for the fatal vehicular crash, which resulted in the death of a six-year-old Apopka boy…
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The 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade celebrated the late civil rights leader’s legacy on Monday, January 20, marching from the VFW Building on…
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On Saturday, January 18, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 in Apopka conducted its annual awards program for outstanding educational and community performance.
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Louis Wayne Folber, affectionately known as Lou, was born on September 23, 1951, in Queens, NY. Read more on page 4B.
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Hello Folks, We are continuing to have some cold weather comin’ to town, and it’s been cold all this weekend. The BassMaster High School Tournament is…
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Black bears are most commonly attracted to neighborhoods by unsecure garbage,pet food, and bird seed; most interactions can be reduced.
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Last year, around this time, the Wekiva girls basketball team was 11-9. It was heading into its final four games of the regular season before the…
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Meet Cheryl Collier-Hagins: Cheryl was born and raised in Apopka and has always been a go-getter.
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The Apopka boys’ basketball squad is right back to doing what they’ve done so well this season—winning.
November 2024 obituariesThe Apopka Chief
November 22, 2024 Carolyn Driggers Farmer, 92, passed away on November 10, 2024. She was born on December 23, 1931. Carolyn was preceded in death by:…
Celebrate the Holidays with Comfort and Savings: Choose Natural GasThe Apopka Chief
The holiday season is a time for gathering with loved ones, sharing special moments and giving thanks, but with the joy of the season also comes…
Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church is a vibrant family of believers, growing faith and friendshipsThe Apopka Chief
This is a place where all the members can pursue God, be cared for, and serve purposefully in the Body of Christ. Day by day they…
Students shake up Amazing ShakeThe Apopka Chief
On Tuesday, November 12, Dream Lake Elementary School students participated in the Amazing Shake contest, which places an emphasis on teaching students manners, discipline, respect, and…
Woodmen Life donates to Loaves and FishesThe Apopka Chief
A few members of the Woodmen Life Apopka Chapter 825 presented Loaves and Fishes with a $5,000 check.
Veterans are thanked for their service at Monday’s ceremony in parkThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 honored Veterans Day with a ceremony in Kit Land Nelson Park on Veterans Day, Monday,…
Over 200 devices deployed through nonprofit to communityThe Apopka Chief
This week, over 200 new and repurposed devices got deployed to nonprofit staff, students and others in need through Hope CommUnity Center (HCC) for various uses.
Trust honors late newspaper publisher at galaThe Apopka Chief
With 175 people in attendance, the John Land Apopka Community Trust Legacy Gala showed a video highlighting the Trust’s accomplishments in serving the community, as well…
Veterans Day Stars and Stripes Parade at First Baptist ChurchThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Christian Academy’s Veterans Day Stars and Stripes Parade that was held at First Baptist Church of Apopka at 441 S. Highland Ave. The service included…
We are still dealin’ with some high water issues on the St. Johns River.The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week, and, hopefully, you got a chance to do some fishin’. I wanted to let everyone know…