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The Apopka High School baseball team honored its seniors Wednesday, May 1, before its game against the Tohopekaliga Tigers. Seniors shown are, (l-r), Garrett Fore, Niko…
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Artists are invited to submit work – existing or conceptual – for Orange County’s fifth annual Sculpture on the Lawn exhibition, an outdoor display in which…
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The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 601 S. Highland Ave., Apopka, dedicated its new Memorial Garden Bells Sunday, April 28, after the 10:30 a.m. service.…
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Lovell Elementary School has chosen Javier Calderon as the school’s Disney Dreamer and Doer representative. This program, awarded through Walt Disney World, recognizes academic achievement and…
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Trinity Christian School recently announced its Teacher of the Year and Early Childhood Education Worker of the Year, both for 2019. The Teacher of the Year…
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Not discouraged by a low public turnout at its first flag retirement ceremony on Friday, April 26, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 will organize…
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The Apopka-based Farmworker Association of Florida inaugurated two youth-led projects, a greenhouse, and a picnic table into its community garden for association members’ use and enjoyment.…
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The Apopka Fire Department was presented with new battery-operated extrication equipment on Saturday, April 27, by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation during a ceremony at the…
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Several dozen people gathered Thursday, May 2, at noon around the front steps of City Hall for the National Day of Prayer. In the top picture,…
Packinghouse artifacts donated to Zellwood Historical SocietyThe Apopka Chief
The son of one of the owners of the Zellwood Fruit Distributors (ZFD), Julian Meitin packinghouse donated artifacts from the packinghouse to the Zellwood Historical Society.
4-H Club member gets inducted into the Florida Hall of FameThe Apopka Chief
Shirley Risser has been very involved in 4-H, Extension, and other civic groups for almost 50 years. Read more about her accomplishment on page 1B.
Pollards share secret of married lifeThe Apopka Chief
Prince and Annie Pollard have been married for 50 years, and lived in Apopka for 49 years. Read about their family and what they shared as…
Fishin’s been good along chains thanks to rainThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We are gettin’ plenty of rain and by lookin’ at the ponds and lakes near my house, you can see the water is comin’…
Bozzutto celebrating her 100th birthdayThe Apopka Chief
Mary Bozzuto is celebrating her birthday today, August 7. Find out which milestone she has reached and read more about her on page 1B.
Pinckneys renew their wedding vowsThe Apopka Chief
Jim and Elaine Pinckney (pictured, in top row) renewed their wedding vows Sat., July 11 at St. Francis Catholic Church. Read more on page 2B.
AHS thanks Men’s MinistryThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High School’s Student Services Department would like to thank the Men’s Ministry at the Venue Church for painting the school’s College and Career Room. Read…
Local participates in golf outingThe Apopka Chief
Apopka resident Joe Hudspeth was one of 252 participants in Bob’s Discount Furniture’s 28th annual golf outing on at the Tunxis Plantation Country Club. Read more…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District wins SOAR Award for utility excellenceThe Apopka Chief
LANGD GM/CEO Samuel Davis, Jr. shows the SOAR Award. "Lake Apopka Natural Gas District consistently demonstrates a commitment to providing natural gas safely and efficiently to…
New coach heads AHS girls basketballThe Apopka Chief
A new coach has taken over the reins of the Apopka High School girls basketball team. Mike Cronkhite will be succeeding Gary Wheeler. Read more on…