In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the city of Apopka hosted a reception for the artwork of Alberto Gómez-Gómez, now on display in the Apopka City…
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This month, the city installed wayfinding signage around downtown Apopka (such as across the street from City Hall on Main Street/U.S. Highway 441 and at Kit…
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Protection, protection, protection. That was the key in Apopka’s game against Edgewater High School last Friday, September 20 – a key the Blue Darters just couldn’t get…
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The Talkin’ Old School with Roger Franklin Williams radio program featured former Apopka High great and NFL star Brandon Meriweather at Frogger’s Grill & Bar Apopka.
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Christine Moore, County Commissioner District 2 In county government, the budget cycle begins in earnest in February with final adoption in late September. The BCC approved…
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I often promote the varied functions performed by Orange County Government. This column is yet another chance to share how vital the OCFL Atlas can be…
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City Commissioner Nick Nesta hosted a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 12, in the Apopka City Hall Council Chambers.
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After years of struggling with what to do with it, 5th Hole Investments LLC put the former golf course at Errol Estate on the market for…
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The public called out the DeSantis administration for its “dereliction of duty” from protecting the state’s springs.
Don’t compromise on excellence, trust the professionals at J&K Automotive, Inc.The Apopka Chief
Honest Auto Repairs with a smile. Choosing a mechanic is not an easy job. You need confidence that the one you pick will provide you with…
John Ricketson, longtime Apopka Chief/Planter publisher, dies at 84The Apopka Chief
Over his 45-year ownership of The Apopka Chief, John Ricketson left his mark on this city and thousands of lives.
Snowy egret flies over Lake ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
A snowy egret makes its home among the marshes of the Lake Apopka North Shore and Wildlife Drive, located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka.…
Fire chief to retire after 22 years with cityThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam will retire after serving 22 years in the Apopka Fire Department that includes five years in his current post.
Apopka athletic legends join Scott at fundraiserThe Apopka Chief
Apopka football legend Sammie Smith (l) stands with Roger Williams (c) and Donald Scott (r) during the recording of Williams’ radio show “Talkin’ Old School with…
FWC says there is three breaches to Emeralda Marsh on Lake GriffinThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope and pray you are havin’ a great week, and you are plannin’ a fishin’ trip real soon. There are a few folks gettin’…
Jalen Carter’s youth summer camp gets better every yearThe Apopka Chief
Last weekend Apopka High School was home to Jalen Carter’s annual free youth football camp. From the campers to the Apopka players and coaches to Carter…
John (JR) Ricketson, publisher of The Apopka Chief/The Planter passes away at 84The Apopka Chief
Find more information in the Friday, July 19th edition of The Apopka Chief.
Lake Apopka is the perfect place for bird watchingThe Apopka Chief
The Lake Apopka Wild Life Drive is home to a vast variety of birds from herons to ducks to cranes to gallinules. If you and your…
Prepare now for storms that can wreak havoc on weak and stressed trees, causing property damageThe Apopka Chief
Hurricane season is here. Is your property prepared? Severe storms and hurricanes often bring high winds that can topple trees and damage irrigation systems, while heavy…