At the UF/IFAS Diagnostic Plant Clinic in Apopka, Liz Felter gazes at the tomato plant and considers it quietly for a few seconds. Stroking the discolored…
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Liz Felter, ‘the plant whisperer,’ visits Diagnostic Plant Clinic
Chasing warblers and drawing nature are part of Birding Festival
The annual North Shore Birding Festival will be held Friday, January 18, through Monday, January 21, on the North Shore of Lake Apopka. The Orange Audubon…
City staff has questions about Zaxby’s drive-through
Discussion at the city of Apopka’s Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting over the forthcoming Zaxby’s chicken restaurant centered around the ability of the restaurant site to…
Demolition of old hospital begins
Work has begun on demolition of the old Florida Hospital Apopka site on Park Avenue. Some of the buildings will remain for about another year before…
My, what big teeth you have
A large alligator keeps an eye on his surroundings while showing off some of his teeth recently near the pumphouse on the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.…
Metro vs. Florida basketball set for four days in Jan.
The Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team will host the ninth annual Metro vs. Florida Challenge Thursday, January 17, through Saturday, January 19, and Monday, January…
Hopefully, fishin’ in 2019 will be as good as it was in 2018
Hello Folks, I hope you and your family had a Happy New Year and you are lookin’ forward to a great 2019. I hope the fishin’ will be as good…
AHS alumni
Apopka High School graduates Martez Ivey (l) and Austin Hittel got together for a picture on Saturday, December 29, following the Florida Gators’ 41-15 Peach Bowl.
Wekiva girls finish second in holiday tournament
“Playing the level of competition allows for more than measurement against ourselves. Teams faced are capable of defeating us."
Freshman boys basketball coach is there because she’s a talented coach
With former boys basketball freshman coach Desi Rotenberg changing careers and heading to medical school, Williams was looking for a new coach to lead the freshman…
City may hire in-house attorney to save moneyThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka is exploring the possibility of hiring an in-house attorney for the first time in the city’s 136-year history. Mayor Bryan Nelson said…
Research center’s 50thThe Apopka Chief
The Mid-Florida Research and Education Center of the University of Florida’s Institute of Agricultural Sciences held its 50th anniversary celebration on Wednesday, November 7. In the…
Roll call from Vietnam Traveling Wall honors 125 area vetsThe Apopka Chief
An honor roll call of 125 area veterans and a few Vietnam War veterans listed on the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall was conducted Saturday, November 10,…
Apopka Citizens Police Academy sworn inThe Apopka Chief
The new officers for the Apopka Citizens Police Academy were sworn in during a ceremony held Monday, November 12. Swearing them in were Police Chief Mike…
Equipment rental site comingThe Apopka Chief
A Herc Rental Equipment location is planned for the warehouse area at 2620 W. Orange Blossom Trail where Deco Gallery was once located. The company is…
Specks are hot in Monroe, Jesup, St. JohnsThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, the cooler weather we had didn’t last too long, but, hey, it was better than nothin’. The cool fronts that came through our area knocked…
State tournament golferThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Blue Darters sophomore Alexis Rieli tees off on a par-3 hole on Tuesday, November 6, during the first round of the Class 3A state golf…
In the playoffsThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva Cardinals Jr. Pee Wee Pop Warner youth football team will play Saturday, November 10, in the second round of the Division III playoffs. The…
During the holidays, let your pet vacation at a true Pet Resort – Pet Care Center of ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
Pet Care Center of Apopka features Central Florida Vet’s premier pet resort, providing dog and cat boarding, in addition to their full veterinary hospital facility. While…
Cruise Planners’ passion is travel so let them do the work for youThe Apopka Chief
Lee Boughan is a longtime resident of Apopka and has spent most of her life running a small successful business, but now she’s found her true…