The community, friends, and family members celebrated with Sergeant Jason Wiggins on his retirement from the Apopka Police Department after 25 years of service.
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Dr. Omayra Mansfield is the co-author of “The Trust Transformation,” an evidence-based training program developed at AdventHealth during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read…
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Sawyer Brown has made the decision to cancel the Apopka Proud Concert due to health concerns. John Anderson, will be the headliner with opening act, Dallas…
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The third annual Apopka Hispanic Heritage Celebration marked Hispanic Heritage Month on Saturday, September 28, at Kit Land Nelson Park. The Orlando-based Raymi Dance School performs…
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By Kennedy Jackson Special to the Chief The St. Paul AME Church Social Action Committee, under Senior Pastor Gerard Moss, Sr., held a Voter Education Forum…
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On Friday, September 27, Kelly Park School amped up learning with the annual Rock Your School pep rally and innovative classroom lessons.
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Hello Folks, I’m back from vacation and I’m glad to be back. I got back just in time for Hurricane Helene. I hope and pray everyone…
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In what started as a game of great expectations slowly slipped out of Apopka’s grasp in last week’s loss to West Orange. The Warriors scored 22…
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The Oviedo Lions scored early and often against the Wekiva Mustangs en route to a convincing 52-27 victory. The contest was the opener for District 6A-4…
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Next 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…
John (JR) Ricketson, publisher of The Apopka Chief/The Planter passes away at 84The Apopka Chief
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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.