Hello Folks, We are in the dog days of summer. It’s hot and not much wind blowin’ except in the evenin’ when the afternoon rains come.…
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Representatives from Central Florida historical museums held their quarterly meeting at Sydonie Mansion and then toured the historic site on Lake Minore in Zellwood on Thursday,…
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On Saturday, August 10, descendants of the Bennett and Dixon families of Apopka held a memorial brick ceremony honoring deceased family members at Museum of Apopkans.…
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Richard Gallegos of Apopka knows how he’s celebrating his 32nd birthday: by running 100 miles in 24 hours to raise awareness of mental health issues affecting…
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While the widening of the road and addition of turn lanes at the intersection of Vick Road and Martin Street near Apopka High School was opened…
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Rodney Smith, CEO of Raising Men/Women Lawn Care and founder of the 50 Yard Challenge, presented Apopka police with a specially designed lawn mower resembling a…
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Engineer Barry Hornett (l) and Lt. Andy Strausburg of the Apopka Fire Department hold a sign and wave to motorists on Monday, August 12, on the…
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Police Chief Mike McKinley gave the oath of office to Officer Adsudalah Brooks and Officer Tonya Robertson in the City Council Chambers in front of family,…
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The guest speaker for the second John Land Apopka Community Trust Legacy Gala is Apopka native Eddie C. Brown, CFA, CIC. Brown is the founder, chairman,…
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The questions of water customers in Zellwood seem to have been answered regarding an increase in their water bills. Customers questioned the increase of $20 on…
Kenard Lang resignsThe Apopka Chief
Kenard Lang has resigned as football coach at Wekiva High School. Athletic director Valerie Miyares confirmed his resignation on Thursday, January 7, and said Lang is…
Fishin’ has been good in local lakes and rivers with warm weatherThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I sure hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hopefully, 2016 will bring plenty of good times for everyone’s…
Local man arrestedThe Apopka Chief
A confrontation at an Apopka-area house early this week left one man dead and his friend under arrest. Read more on what charges Phuc Nguyen was…
Apopka man, twin have 92nd birthdayThe Apopka Chief
Wilbert Bell of Apopka and his identical twin brother Thomas of Pennsylvania celebrated their 92nd birthday. Read more on the lives of the twins in this…
Artist awakens Force of ‘Star Wars’ with library displayThe Apopka Chief
The North Orange Branch Library is displaying “Star Wars”--themed art by Winter Park-based painter NEHS. The “Star Wars” artwork characters include stormtroopers and villains Emperor Palpatine…
Specks are the fish to catch in local rivers and lakesThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, As I write the column this week, I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. I hope and pray you and your family…
Blue Darters faces Wekiva in District 8A-3 thriller in OTThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva’s Paul Reed and Apopka’s Shaquan Jules fight for position.
Apopka bowling team honored at its annual banquetThe Apopka Chief
Showing off their new plaques during the awards banquet are, (l-r), front row, Keith Horton, head coach Todd Hauser, and Dakota Potts. Back, assistant coach Bud…
Three-time AHS state championship bowlers honoredThe Apopka Chief
Three of the Apopka High boys bowling team seniors are holding banners noting the three-straight state championships won by the Blue Darters.
AMMS students do well in thespian competitionThe Apopka Chief
Students from Apopka Memorial Middle School participated in a district thespian competition at Timber Creek High School in Orlando earlier this month. Read more on their…