About 300 turkeys and meal sides were given to Apopka families at the Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on Wednesday, November 27, at House Representative for District 39…
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Three new police officers were sworn in on Tuesday, December 3, at Apopka City Hall Council Chamber. Nahamie Edouard, Joel Sanabria, and Zakai Patterson. Apopka Police…
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A total of 150 kids are participating in this year’s Apopka Police Department Shop With a Cop, which kicked off its 10-night run on Monday, December…
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Students of the Magnet Academy of Culinary Arts at Wekiva High School are making delectable cookies of various flavors for the Great Christmas Cookie Gift Box Sale.
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For many busy households, the holiday season is a time for family, friends, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, overgrown or dead tree…
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This week the Apopka Blue Darter boy’s basketball team hosted the 14th annual Metro vs. Florida Challenge at Joe A. Sterling Gym. See more on 1B.
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For the last four decades, Apopka Blue Darter football has enjoyed the status that comes with being recognized as one of the elite football programs in…
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Last week the Apopka boy’s basketball team went 1-1 in their first two games of the season. Read about it on 1B.
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Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great week. We got some cooler weather comin’ to town this week. By the time everyone reads my column,…
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Florida surpassed giving 6,400 bonuses to new law enforcement recruits this month. See who the recipients are on page 7A.
Bird watching on the LakeThe Apopka Chief
See more Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive bird photos on page 6B.
First away game of the season is tough for ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
Protection, protection, protection. That was the key in Apopka’s game against Edgewater High School last Friday, September 20 – a key the Blue Darters just couldn’t get…
Meriweather featured at the Froggers spirit nightThe Apopka Chief
The Talkin’ Old School with Roger Franklin Williams radio program featured former Apopka High great and NFL star Brandon Meriweather at Frogger’s Grill & Bar Apopka.
Budget cycle begins in FebruaryThe Apopka Chief
Christine Moore, County Commissioner District 2 In county government, the budget cycle begins in earnest in February with final adoption in late September. The BCC approved…
OCFL Atlas will provide answersThe Apopka Chief
I often promote the varied functions performed by Orange County Government. This column is yet another chance to share how vital the OCFL Atlas can be…
Commissioner hosts town hallThe Apopka Chief
City Commissioner Nick Nesta hosted a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 12, in the Apopka City Hall Council Chambers.
Former golf course at Errol Estate is on market for $7.5MThe Apopka Chief
After years of struggling with what to do with it, 5th Hole Investments LLC put the former golf course at Errol Estate on the market for…
Public says state committed ‘dereliction of duty’ in protecting state’s springsThe Apopka Chief
The public called out the DeSantis administration for its “dereliction of duty” from protecting the state’s springs.
Horticulture expert honoredThe Apopka Chief
Liz Felter was awarded the 2024 Gene A. Batson Award on Tuesday, September 10, at Highland Manor in Apopka at the Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association…
Event raises awareness of rare medical conditionThe Apopka Chief
In honor of September as Chiari Malformation Awareness Month, an event took place at Apopka City Hall on Friday, September 13, when the building was lit…