At the Crying Towel Invitational, coaches are supposed to offer a comical woe-is-me view of their football team for the coming year. How did the evening…
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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,…
Qorvo will layoff 142 Apopka employees by December 1The Apopka Chief
Confirming rumors that had been floating for months, Qorvo will close its Apopka semiconductor chip manufacturing facility in Apopka, laying off 142 employees between early August…
W.R. ‘Mac’ McGuffin, former publisher of newspapers, diesThe Apopka Chief
A former owner of The Apopka Chief and The Planter, and a longtime community supporter well after his retirement 40 years ago, W.R. “Mac” McGuffin died…
Helping those who go hungryThe Apopka Chief
About 125 volunteers gathered Tuesday, June 11 to glean the corn fields at Long and Scott Farm near Zellwood.
Road closed near Apopka HighThe Apopka Chief
Martin Street is closed until August 2 where it dead ends into Vick Road near Apopka High School.
Prayers have been effective as rainy season kicks inThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, it seems that our prayers are workin’. We have been gettin’ some rain as of late and we need every drop we can…
City of Apopka recognizes last week of June as Drowning Prevention Week through the Live for Brie FoundationThe Apopka Chief
Through a proclamation, the city of Apopka will recognize the last week of June as Drowning Prevention Week to raise awareness about water safety. Apopka Mayor…
Social security terms explained in plain languageThe Apopka Chief
Social Security employees strive to explain benefits using easy-to-understand, plain language. In fact, The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to communicate clearly in…
Learn the criteria to qualify for disability benefitsThe Apopka Chief
This month marks the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush. Disability affects millions of…
Summer Reading Program continues in July with a Universe of StoriesThe Apopka Chief
On July 11, visit the North Orange Branch for Stress Buster Art: Color Your Universe and relax as you color in our Adult Summer Reading coloring…
Mullins celebrate 50th anniversaryThe Apopka Chief
June and Rick Mullins of Apopka recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Turn to page 1B for further information.