Based on the lower of two appraisals of Camp Wewa, the Apopka City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday, March 3, to offer $4.2 million for the…
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Apopka firefighter Jeremias Williams may not have gotten a golden ticket and advance in this season’s “American Idol,” but he said he’s already received his golden…
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Through five months of the fiscal year, the city of Apopka is still seeing a shortfall. Get all the details on page 1A.
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Natalie Jackson-Casey, an Apopka resident, is grateful to have received a scholarship geared toward women studying commercial real estate and pursuing a career in the field. …
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Blake Guyre, a 2015 Apopka High School graduate, performed prior to and at halftime of the Orlando Magic’s game against the Golden State Warriors. See this…
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Officer Candidate Key Hinerman, sn Apopka native, is finishing a 13-week officer-training program that will prepare him for a career in the Navy as a surface…
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A recent study found that the average age of light vehicles on the road today is now 11.6 years, based on a snapshot of vehicles in…
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Father Rob Griffith of the Church of the Holy Spirit of Apopka presented a check for more than $1,200 to Debbie Turner, founder and director of…
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Appearing in the 2021 final was the fifth time for Wekiva. Read more on this game on page 1B.
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Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week. Hopefully, you had a chance to get on the water and do some fishin’ over the…
Seven AHS softball players land all-state team berthsThe Apopka Chief
Seven Apopka Blue Darters softball players landed spots on Class 9A all-state teams announced late last week by Miracle Sports. Read more about on 1C.
Panfish have been bitin’ well in Central Florida lakesThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you are gettin’ ready for the weekend. The fishin’ is still doin’ good in most…
Football schedule changed as date of Jones game movedThe Apopka Chief
Some unusual mid-summer changes are happening with Apopka Blue Darter sports. See how on 1C.
Officers accept 50 Yard Challenge to mow lawnsThe Apopka Chief
Officer Matthew Reinhardt (l) and Officer Justin Lemieux accept the 50 Yard Challenge, in which they have collaborated to mow 50 lawns of Apopka residents. Read…
On the lookoutThe Apopka Chief
A great blue heron takes a look over the grass along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The 11-mile, one-way drive is open each Friday through Sunday…
Chamber of Commerce gives awardsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce honored the most exceptional in the business community at the second annual BBQ and Blues Chamber Business Awards. Find out…
Traveling Christian clown troupe hosts fundraiser event for tripThe Apopka Chief
The Hallelujah Clowns, a traveling Christian clown troupe, is hosting a fundraiser to help its mission team with travel expenses to Wolfpoint, Mont. Learn how you…
KidzDance plans surprise visit from Army dad during 17th recitalThe Apopka Chief
At last weekends 17th Annual Recital, the staff at KidzDance was secretly creating a lifetime memory along with the family of unknowing dancer, Jade Waters. Read…
Fuel your Summer adventures with food from Firehouse Subs®The Apopka Chief
Growing up in a family that was both entrepreneurial and built on more than 200 years of firefighting heritage, it seems Firehouse Subs® founders were destined…
Apopka High baseball team hosts annual summer kids campThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters baseball program hosted its annual summer day camp this week, teaching kids the game.