An alligator swims with what appears to be an armored catfish in its mouth in a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The 11-mile, one-way…
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Before the new school year kicks off, the Lovell Elementary School community will be able to first meet new Principal Sarasty and new Assistant Principal Luz…
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After just two weeks on the job as summer interns with LAN on Demand, Inc., Cale Herrera, 18, and Michael Clarke, 16, have managed to steadily…
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Three Apopka police officers were promoted during a brief ceremony Tuesday, July 2, at the Apopka Police Department. Read more on page 3A.
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Scott Vedder of Apopka participated in the U.S. Army War College 65th annual National Security Seminar (NSS) in Carlisle, Pa., June 3-6. Read more on what…
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It’s official – summer is here! Summer can take its toll on your eyes, whether it comes in the form of hay fever, chlorine in swimming…
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Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Associates in Dermatology proudly continues to deliver an unrivaled level of care to patients across numerous Central Florida communities. …
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When the calendar turns to June, all-star competition is front and center for Little Leagues across the nation. See how the season is going on 1C.…
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Seven Apopka Blue Darters softball players landed spots on Class 9A all-state teams announced late last week by Miracle Sports. Read more about on 1C.
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Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you are gettin’ ready for the weekend. The fishin’ is still doin’ good in most…
Projects in Northwest Orange County could get $1.7 million in state fundsThe Apopka Chief
If Gov. Ron DeSantis does not wield his line-item veto pen, three projects in Northwest Orange County will get a combined funding of nearly $1.7 million…
Apopka Proud concert draws thousands to amphitheaterThe Apopka Chief
It was billed as the Apopka Proud concert, and the country music event at the Apopka amphitheater drew an estimated 5,000 to 6,000 people. Read more…
Love honored with Pillar AwardThe Apopka Chief
For all his contributions to the city of Apopka, Rod Love, former Orange County commissioner for District 2, doesn’t think of community service as community service in itself. Find…
Chamber of Commerce Business Expo is upcomingThe Apopka Chief
At least 40 businesses and organizations will showcase their products and services and connect with the community in the second annual Apopka Area Business Expo. Read more on the businesses…
AHS will host basketball campsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka High School boys basketball program is running its annual Blue Darter Basketball Camp for two weeks in June. Turn to page 3A to get…
Apopka firefighters participate in yearly memorial climb in New YorkThe Apopka Chief
All of the Apopka Fire Department firefighters shown here made it to the 80th floor of 3 World Trade Center safely in the fifth annual New…
Certain Florida mosquitoes good at carrying Zika virusThe Apopka Chief
Yellow fever and Asian tiger mosquitoes found in Florida – and infected with the Zika virus – are good at transmitting the virus, new University of…
Ukrainian ambassador visits St. Mary Protectress churchThe Apopka Chief
Pastor Jaroslaw Shudrak, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Valeriy Chaly and wife Liudmyla Mazuka, and Vasyl Boichook at St. Marys Protectress Ukrainian…
Honesty, integrity, and dependable service are at the core of Sheeler Auto Repair’s successThe Apopka Chief
Everyone who is in need of having their vehicles maintained or repaired wants it to be done by someone who has had a long history of…
May is Skin Cancer Awareness MonthThe Apopka Chief
Skin cancer rates are skyrocketing in the U.S., where more than 3.5 million skin cancers are diagnosed annually, and around the world. In fact, one in…