Florida Highway Patrol trooper Michael Allen, an Apopka resident, was on patrol during the overnight shift for Monday night/Tuesday morning when he saw an SUV barreling…
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An alligator is ready to make a meal out of an armored catfish on the bank of a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Read…
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For the Mustangs boys basketball season, moving forward means continuing to work even in the off-season. Read the story on page 1B.
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Cayla Pitts keeps her eye on the ball as she swings the bat Friday, March 26, during the game against Windermere. Read more on these games…
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Over the course of 58 years, the Apopka Art and Foliage Festival has become a popular draw in Central Florida, eventually attracting an estimated 10,000 attendees…
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On Friday, March 19, Susan Fritche was in her front yard with city of Apopka officials, including Mayor Bryan Nelson, officials from the St. Johns River…
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Fireworks are a new highlight of this year’s free Apopka Hometown Showcase at Saturday Sounds Concert Series. For details and more information see page 1A.
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Ana Maria Quintero Lowry was the guest speaker at the Chamber of Commerce’s first in-person Breakfast and Learn event. Read about the event and the discussion…
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With some age now, the Apopka Fair has matured and continues to evolve with the 20th anniversary reached. Read more on the upcoming fair on page…
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Larson McMaster pitched four innings of one-hit ballagainst over the Evans Trojans. Get details on the games as well as what is up next on page…
Wekiwa neighborhoods discuss state’s septic system requirementsThe Apopka Chief
Residents from local neighborhoods near Wekiwa Springs State Park are rallying together to push back against state regulations that require homeowners to replace their septic systems…
Prayers for rain have been answered and then someThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We have been prayin’ for rain and, by golly, we have been gettin’ some. The water is up in most of the lakes and…
More commercial buildings slated to be built at Rock Springs Road and Lester RoadThe Apopka Chief
Plans call for a four-building complex at the northwest corner of the intersection of Rock Springs Road and Lester Road to have two restaurants, office, retail,…
Quarterback Larry Preston getting ready to lead the MustangsThe Apopka Chief
When the 2018 football season began, Larry Preston was an unknown commodity. Read more about Larry and the season on page 1C.
Blue Darters will take part in important scrimmageThe Apopka Chief
Even though it’s only a scrimmage for one half of football, Apopka football coach Jeff Rolson says the Blue Darters’ participation in a multi-team event Saturday,…
Fishin’ has slowed some due to very hot weatherThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you are survivin’ the heat and the dog days of summer. It’s been a little hot. OK, it’s been really hot and…
Pet Care Center is your other family doctor that provides exceptional care from head to tailThe Apopka Chief
More than 35 years ago, Dr. Kent Greer, a second-generation veterinarian, was a young veterinary graduate who decided to build what was to become a new…
Expectations still high for MustangsThe Apopka Chief
The new season for football brings the highest expectations the Wekiva Mustangs have ever faced in terms of positioning for and advancement into the postseason. A…
Former Blue Darter bowler still seeing success in sport, academicsThe Apopka Chief
Gage Stelling helped the Apopka Blue Darters claim four state championships. Read more about Gage on 1C.
Volunteers honor veterans graves at Edgewood-Greenwood cemeteryThe Apopka Chief
A group of volunteers identified more than 100 veterans’ graves in the city’s Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery so the community would have a comprehensive list of veterans to…