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Warehouse business cuts ribbon
December 4, 2020
A ribbon cutting for Cold-Link Logistics in the Plymouth area of Apopka was held November 20. Find out more on 10A
Community Redevelopment Agency OK’s budget changes
December 4, 2020
The city of Apopka’s Community Redevelopment Agency approved a budget amendment totaling $16,996. Find out more on 13A
Apopka’s Church of the Holy Spirit donates food for Christmas to Loaves & Fishes
December 4, 2020
Parishioners at Church of the Holy Spirit took part in a “Countdown to Advent Outreach. See more on 12A
City Council takes a look at solving traffic woes on road
December 4, 2020
Development along the Ocoee-Apopka Road with the resulting traffic from that development were discussed Wednesday. Read more on 1A
Helping out
December 4, 2020
Gospel Centered Church of Apopka provided Thanksgiving baskets for 10 families at Rock Springs Elementary School, including Publix gift cards for frozen turkeys. Shown are, Mabel…
Plenty of stuffing for Loaves & Fishes
December 4, 2020
Members of Trinity Baptist Church collected 637 boxes of stuffing mix ahead of Thanksgiving and donated the boxes to Loaves & Fishes. See more on 11A
Swimming teals
December 4, 2020
Male (l) and female blue-winged teals swim merrily along a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on Thanksgiving Day.
Youth football team in national semifinal
December 4, 2020
The Apopka Pop Warner 12U football team celebrates its Southeast Region championship. Read more on the team and how they have performed on page 1B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
This week’s cold front temporarily slowed down fishin’
December 4, 2020
Hello Folks, It’s official that cold weather has arrived in Central Florida this week. The fishin’ was really good in most of the lakes in our…
Proper planning for your future may be easier if you speak with Attorney Patrick Smith
December 4, 2020
Attorney Patrick Smith, a partner at The Law Offices of Joseph F. Pippen Jr. & Associates, is here to help individuals, families, and corporations plan and…
City raises property tax rateThe Apopka Chief
September 18, 2020
The property tax rate and budget for the city of Apopka are set. The Apopka City Council unanimously gave the final approval for the budget. Details…
Razor Sharp Hair Care Solutions’ goal is to make sure that you get the best grooming experience you’ve ever hadThe Apopka Chief
September 11, 2020
Often finding the right barber shop or hair salon can seem difficult; you’ve got an important engagement and you’re in a rush and the last thing…
Graceworx Church is a diverse congregation of people who love the Lord and each otherThe Apopka Chief
September 11, 2020
In the Apopka area, there is an array of congregations large and small, long established and fledgling, denominationally affiliated and independent, contemporary and traditional. Granted that…
Darters ready to wash state title game loss awayThe Apopka Chief
September 11, 2020
The last time the Blue Darters put on pads was that horrific night when the Darters led until the final eight seconds of the game only…
Mustangs’ experience should play big role in football team’s successThe Apopka Chief
September 11, 2020
For sports teams, experience is always an important component of consistent winning.  Find out more on 1B.
Company opens its doorsThe Apopka Chief
September 11, 2020
Bio Clean America, a new company, held a ribbon cutting on Friday, August 28… Find out more on page 10A.
Kyle Becker, city of Apopka commissioner
Slight city tax increase very likely, but how much increase is questionThe Apopka Chief
September 11, 2020
The City Council will take that final vote at a public hearing on Wednesday, September 16, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Find out more on…
Alligator is on the lookoutThe Apopka Chief
September 11, 2020
An alligator keeps an eye on things in a canal recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Fishin’ has slowed some as summer rolls onThe Apopka Chief
September 10, 2020
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a safe and great Labor Day weekend. We did get some afternoon showers and that helped cool things down a…
Looking goodThe Apopka Chief
September 4, 2020
A little blue heron takes time to groom itself along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The free, one-way, 11-mile drive is open each Friday through Saturday…