Hello Folks, We need some rain. I don’t know about you, but my yard is dry and the lakes are gettin’ lower. They are sayin’ that…
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You’ll have to excuse Ed Conlan if he was a little nervous on Tuesday, May 19. After all, it was his first prom. Page 3A.
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While many other cities in Central Florida have canceled their Independence Day fireworks celebrations because of COVID-19, the city of Apopka is holding off on making…
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As shown in this map produced by Orange County government, the two Apopka ZIP codes of 32703 and 32712 (upper left corner) had 18 cases of…
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A local television meteorologist imparted hurricane preparation tips in the latest installment of an online lecture series that was hosted by the Apopka Area Chamber of…
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The final of the district championship tournament was achieved. Still more work needs to be done. Page 6B.
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Lake Apopka, as well as other bodies of water, can provide an idyllic setting for a relaxing time as we deal with coronavirus and the issues…
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Senior pitcher Nyah Vogel (fourth from right) was the Class 9A Pitcher of the Year in Florida during the 2019 season, and was first team all-state…
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A pair of F-15Cs from the Florida National Guard conducted a flyover of Central Florida on Wednesday, May 13, beginning over Apopka High School. The flyover…
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The City Council unanimously authorized City Administrator Edward Bass to review and approve expenditures. Read more on 3A.
City of Apopka remembers 9/11The Apopka Chief
On Tuesday, September 11, the city of Apopka hosted a brief memorial service remembering the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, on the front lawn of…
Miss Florida will emcee Miss Apopka pageantThe Apopka Chief
Young women are invited to apply as contestants for this fall’s Miss Apopka Scholarship Pageant. The application deadline is Saturday, September 15. The new Miss Florida, Taylor Tyson, will…
Demolition of old Florida Hospital Apopka beginsThe Apopka Chief
Demolition on the interior of the old Florida Hospital Apopka campus has begun and the tearing down of the 52-year-old building should begin soon, hospital officials…
Budget is balancing act for city of ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
Florida state statutes require that all city and county governments have a balanced budget, and coming up with a budget for the city of Apopka is…
Chamber of Commerce will hold BBQ event to replace annual awards galaThe Apopka Chief
Taking a different direction from its annual Black Tie Gala, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first BBQ and Blues Chamber Business Awards to recognize…
Taking off in search of foodThe Apopka Chief
A tri-colored heron takes flight along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka and is open each…
Kids with cancer are honoredThe Apopka Chief
As part of a ceremony to honor children with cancer, the families and city officials had fun on the steps of City Hall on Wednesday, September…
UF scientists look to make sweet corn sweeterThe Apopka Chief
University of Florida scientists plan to use a $7.3-million, four-year grant to find the genetic traits that will make sweet corn taste even better, last longer,…
Remembering 9/11 attacksThe Apopka Chief
A 20-minute ceremony to remember the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2011, was held by the city of Apopka on the front lawn…
Panfish are bitin’ in many area lakesThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We had another great weekend to go fishin’. Lots of folks were on the water catchin’ some bluegills and shellcrackers. Lake Woodruff and Lake…