The applicant’s attorney has notified the city that the potential developer, PMDW Ventures LLC, plans to go ahead with the housing project. Read details in this…
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Governor Ron DeSantis announced this week that he wants to include funds in the state budget to eliminate the waitlist of the Gardiner Scholarship. Read more…
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Workers from Control Specialists, a Winter Park company, repair the traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. Highway 441 and Bradshaw Road.
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Recent research on children’s snacking shows some stark statistics. All the more reason, says a University of Florida registered dietitian, to eat fruits and veggies rather…
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Commercial citrus growers will soon see a new seedless mandarin variety that stays on the tree longer, two traits farmers seek, say University of Florida scientists.
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Crowd-sourced data can tell us where bicyclists travel, a useful tool for traffic planners as they decide where to build roads and bike paths, new University…
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Hello Folks, I hope everyone is havin’ a great week. The fishin’ has been good to real good in most of the lakes in our area.…
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Despite missing two starters who provide more than 21 combined points and nearly 14 rebounds per game, the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team won both…
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Kickoff for the game against Dr. Phillips is scheduled for 7 p.m. today, Friday, February 1. The top-seeded Panthers are also the host for the district…
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The boys and girls basketball teams from Christian Learning Academy of Apopka celebrated last season’s success of the girls team and also continued both teams’ success…
City’s first in-house lawyer will begin on January 2The Apopka Chief
From a field of 68 applicants, the city of Apopka has hired its first ever in-house attorney who will start in the position on January 2.…
A wave from the ClausesThe Apopka Chief
Santa Claus and his Mrs. wave from atop an Apopka Fire Department truck on Saturday, December 8, during the annual Apopka Christmas Parade. The jolly old…
Looking for a mealThe Apopka Chief
A glossy ibis keeps his eyes on what he hopes is his next meal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is open every Friday…
Channel 9’s Tom Terry leads group to grant kids’ wishesThe Apopka Chief
An Apopka-based nonprofit, Forever Wishes, had a big spending spree by purchasing gifts for Orange County families to give them a memorable holiday season.
County Mayor Demings makes senior staff appointmentsThe Apopka Chief
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings this week announced four Orange County Government veterans for key staff appointments to his new administration. The appointments include:
Band student remembers former AHS band directorThe Apopka Chief
By Allison Boscarine, Special to the Chief. He represented a lot of time and really hard work during our high school careers. He expected our best. He…
Book now, sail later. Cruise Planners can help get the best deal on cruise vacationsThe Apopka Chief
Are you looking for a perfect vacation with your family or friends? If so, consider traveling to far-off ports of call on an amenity-filled floating resort,…
Weather has been playin’ havoc with local fishin’The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, we have cooler weather again and the wind has been kinda nasty. With the up-and-down temperatures and the wind blowin’ like crazy, lots of folks…
Blue Darters trounce Evans in first district game of basketball seasonThe Apopka Chief
On a night when Apopka’s top three scorers – Zach Anderson, Nate Louis, and John Latimer III – combined for just 17 points, senior guard Jacob…
Search begun for new AHS football coachThe Apopka Chief
The search has already begun for Rick Darlington’s replacement as football coach at Apopka High School. Darlington, who was coach of the Blue Darters for 17…