Liz Felter was awarded the 2024 Gene A. Batson Award on Tuesday, September 10, at Highland Manor in Apopka at the Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association…
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In honor of September as Chiari Malformation Awareness Month, an event took place at Apopka City Hall on Friday, September 13, when the building was lit…
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Isabella McCarthey watches as a teammate passes a ball during Apopka’s loss to Seminole on September 17. See more photos on page 10B.
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Hello Folks, I can hardly wait for Sunday. That will be the first day of “Fall.” I’m ready for some cooler weather. I know it’s not…
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The Apopka Blue Darters ran up the scoreboard last week in homecoming victory over district rival West Port High School.
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As inflation and rising costs continue to strain budgets, energy disconnections have become an unfortunate reality for many Americans, but there’s hope! At Lake Apopka Natural…
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The final score of reflected the lethal explosiveness and thoroughness with which the Wekiva Mustangs defeated the Eustis Panthers on Friday, September 13.
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Last season was the 11th consectutive season that the Apopka Blue Darter bowling team found itself in the State Championship. However, a streak of advancing to…
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Boys Blue Darter Swim won a Three-way shootout, and the Darter Girls Swim picked up a win and a loss.
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Carson May, a 15-year-old out of Oviedo, recently became the fastest kid in the world.
Well-maintained tires during summer months ensures optimal performance, safety, and longevityThe Apopka Chief
Most people associate summer with fun at the beach and family vacations. But your tires can experience summer differently. As the summer temperatures rise, the friction…
Hicks Seafood House of Apopka cuts ribbonThe Apopka Chief
Hicks Seafood House of Apopka held its ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 10. Its location is 60 E. Main St., Apopka, in the former building of…
City downtown brought up as concern for FY25 fundingThe Apopka Chief
The city is considering setting aside funds in the fiscal year 2025 budget for a downtown revitalization program, while the city is searching for a new…
Veterans Advisory Council awards retired sargeantThe Apopka Chief
The Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council’s Veteran of the Year Committee recently selected Sgt. Fred Robinson, USMC, Retired, as the recipient of the Orange County Veteran of…
New citizens take oath on Independence DayThe Apopka Chief
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services presented 20 Orlando-area residents to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida for naturalization during a special…
Five bass weighing in at 16.96 pounds win X-treme Bass Series tournament on Johns LakeThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you enjoyed your weekend and hopefully you got to go fishin’. It’s really been hot and that has kept a lot of…
Jalen Carter hosts free youth football campThe Apopka Chief
This weekend, former Apopka High School football player, and current Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle, Jalen Carter will be holding his annual free youth football camp.
Leonce hits fundraiser goal for trip to the OlympicsThe Apopka Chief
Second, since then Leonce has successfully reached her fundraising goal for her trip to Paris and will be officially heading to the 2024 Olympics as an…
July 2024 obituariesThe Apopka Chief
July 26, 2024 Joseph Anthony Migliori (Joe), 87, passed away on July 3, 2024, in Tavares. Born on March 1, 1937, in Woodville, Ohio. He was…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, Protecting Your Energy FreedomThe Apopka Chief
This Fourth of July, as we celebrate our nation’s hard-fought freedoms with fireworks and friends, let’s also take a moment to appreciate the freedom of choice…