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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,…
Build Day 2019 draws many on Women’s DayThe Apopka Chief
One hundred women volunteers helped construct homes for two female homeowners on International Women’s Day. Find out how many volunteers were in attendance and how much…
JROTC aims to raise funds for Marine National Drill CompetitionThe Apopka Chief
Placing first in a regional competition last month, the students of Apopka High School’s Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps program will compete in the national competition this…
Plans filed with city of ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
Find out how many homes are being planned to be built and at what location. But the city attorney said the owner/developer of the property must…
Showing his pearly whites for the cameraThe Apopka Chief
We’re not sure if he, or she, is smiling for our camera, but this alligator does seem to be enjoying the sun along the Lake Apopka…
Weather is great for local fairThe Apopka Chief
As the 18th annual Apopka Fair progressed, the backdrop provided by the spring weather as well as Kit Land Nelson Park only got better as the…
Sheriff Mina holds meeting in areaThe Apopka Chief
Orange County Sheriff John W. Mina discussed his vision for the sheriff’s office, his commitment to keeping residents and area visitors safe, and addressed residents’ concerns…
Car show at Apopka Fair once again shows off AmericanaThe Apopka Chief
A veritable cornucopia of automobiles took their turn as the front-and-center attraction while putting the best wheels forward as well, as in full-throttle mode for the…
Motivational speaker will share at annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on May 2The Apopka Chief
During the New York Giants’ Super Bowl run in 2012, much of the team’s inspiration is attributed to Gonzalez. Read more on his influence as a…
Former mayor cleared in state ethics probeThe Apopka Chief
An ethics complaint against former Apopka Mayor Joe Kilsheimer was dismissed by the Florida Commission on Ethics. Find out what the original allegations were and why…
Wekiva girls basketball team wins second state crown in six yearsThe Apopka Chief
Every season ends with one team achieving in conjunction the special as well as exceptional claim of being the best-of-the-best and earning the right to wear…