Harbor House of Central Florida announced that it will be partnering with the team from the Family Justice Center Alliance, a program of Alliance for HOPE…
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The Apopka Historical Society dedicated a mural to Mead’s Bottom, the prominent black settlement located south of U.S. Highway 441 and S.R. 436. Mural artist German…
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As of early Tuesday, October 8, Hurricane Milton was downgraded from Category 5 to a powerful Category 4, spinning at 145 mph. It was predicted to…
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Members of People of Wekiwa Springs (POWS) got together on Saturday, September 28, just behind the CVS at S.R. 436 and Wekiwa Springs Road to begin…
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Hello Folks, I’m writin’ my article on a Monday night which is out of character for me. I usually do this on Tuesdays but due to the…
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This Thursday, October 10, the Apopka Blue Darters host the Cocoa High School Tigers. The Tigers will be the Blue Darters highest rated opponent so far…
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Freezing rain poured down on hiker Steve Stephanides as he narrowly faced death on Colorado’s 14,231-foot Mount Shavano just weeks ago.
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The Wekiva Mustangs basketball team’s most recent season ended during the first round of the District 6A-6 championship tournament and with a disappointing record of 5-18.
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If you haven’t noticed, new construction subdivisions are popping up everywhere throughout the Apopka market. Currently, there are an equal number of new construction homes (single-family…
11th annual Crying Towel event on August 12The Apopka Chief
The 2024 Dave Powers Crying Towel dinner and radio program will be held on Monday, August 12, at Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster located at 729…
2024 Kickoff Classic previewThe Apopka Chief
Football season is approaching and because of that the Blue Darters are about to get back on the practice field to start preparing for the 2024…
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…
Wekiva girls basketball team is still hungry, want moreThe Apopka Chief
Perhaps training taking place during the summer months is no more valuable to any team than a state championship contender. In the case of the Wekiva…