Your smile is one of the first things, if not the first thing that someone notices about you. Whether you’re meeting up with friends, or visiting…
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Mrs. Sarasty – Principal – Principal of the Year - Cadre 9. Ms. Davis – School Counselor – Teacher of the Year. Ms. Miranda – School…
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Local author and wildlife enthusiast Samantha Seebeck has launched her new book “Birds of Wekiwa,” on Amazon. Read more on page 4C.
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The Rotary Club of Apopka donated $500 to Women Helping Women (WHW) at the Rotary Club meeting Thursday, September 22, at First Methodist Church Apopka. Pictured…
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At the Wednesday, September 18, City Council meeting, the Apopka City Council presented the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation to partners from AdventHealth.
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Primary care plays an integral part in your overall health. Wellness visits, disease prevention, illness diagnosis and chronic disease management all begin with a dedicated primary…
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On Friday, September 13, the Apopka Fire Department celebrated the graduation of its newest probationary firefighters at the Apopka Community Center.
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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…
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…
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.