Lights are all glowing at the house of Zellwood resident Tony Picone. With decorations and silver lanes aglow, it’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas.
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Businesses, community leaders, and nonprofit representatives celebrated the winners of the annual Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. The ceremony took place on Thursday, December…
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Continuing a decades-long tradition, the Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka joined forces to financially support the Elks Lodge 2422 annual Holiday Meals and Toys program they…
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Earlier this month, Orange County Parks and Recreation began renovating the West Orange Trail pedestrian bridge that stretches over Main Street/U.S. Highway 441 in Apopka.
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Voting 5-0, the Apopka City Council appointed interim Fire Chief Wilfredo Rivera-Sanchez as permanent fire chief on Wednesday, December 18.
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The community remembered and honored veterans by laying remembrance wreaths on the graves of the nation’s fallen heroes during National Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday,…
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Organized by the Foliage Sertoma Club and co-sponsored by the city of Apopka, the 48th annual Apopka Christmas Parade filled Park Avenue with seasonal joy on…
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The Apopka High School Wrestling team hold their trophy and the number one up celebrating their first-place finish at Gauntlet on the Grove on Saturday, Dec.…
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Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and hopefully by now you have all your Christmas shoppin’ done. As you get ready for…
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After two first-place finishes at Nationals and three teams earning a spot in the global competition, I got to talk with the Apopka Pop Warner Cheer…
WHS and AHS meet on the diamond in fall baseballThe Apopka Chief
The purpose of fall ball is to work on fundamentals and provide rookies the experience needed for adapting to a more intense level (varsity) of play.…
What does the loss to Osceola mean for APK’s playoff hopes?The Apopka Chief
Last week I talked about what the road to the playoffs would be like for Apopka. After their loss to Osceola last week the road hasn’t…
October 25 obituariesThe Apopka Chief
October 25, 2024 JEFFERY ALLEN BOYER, 57, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 10, 2024. Jeff was the owner of Maters and Taters Market and…
Take the worry out of storm damage clean-up with fast, reliable service from Maltby’s Tree Service and LandscapingThe Apopka Chief
Many homeowners enjoy having trees in their yard. Trees provide shade, add visual appeal, and can increase property value. Unfortunately, during any storm, these things can…
Since 1988, A.O.K. Tire Mart has been a local, family-owned, and operated businessThe Apopka Chief
Good tires are a safe and dependable choice. Unfortunately, they’re one of those things that many take for granted. Ignoring your tires can come at a…
‘Mr. Bob’ retires after 65 yrs. of furniture store ownershipThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Furniture has been a staple in the community on Central Avenue for more than 65 years. Its owner, Bob Bratton, is now 90 and has…
State officials warn about post-disaster insurance fraudThe Apopka Chief
In light of having faced hurricanes within the last several weeks, state officials are warning constituents against people attempting to commit fraud, and have established insurance…
Resources are available to help with recovery from MiltonThe Apopka Chief
Several resources are available to assist people in recovering from the effects of Hurricane Milton.
Rotary Club wants to build community centerThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka City Council approved 5-0 at its October 2 meeting to declare part of a city-owned property as surplus at the request of Rotary Club…
Lake levels rise and shut down boat ramps near usThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone made it through the storm we had last week. Hurricane Milton was a doozy. I hope and pray your family and…