The Tuesday, October 15, Foliage Sertoma Luncheon meeting held at the Back Room Steakhouse was a special one with the visit of United States Congressman Daniel…
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Local art teacher wins city flag redesign contest
Local art teacher Faith Lee was announced as the winner of the city of Apopka flag redesign contest at the October 16 Apopka City Council meeting.
City swears in two new police officers
Two new police officers, Katherine Almazan and Samantha Moraes, took oaths on Friday, October 18, in the Apopka City Hall Council Chamber.
St. Johns River still rising
Hello Folks, I hope you are gettin’ back to normal just a little. We have had a lot of recovery and some of that recovery is…
APK men’s and women’s teams head to bowling championships
The two fields (men and women) competing at the 2024 state championship meet will include the Apopka Blue Darters.
Apopka fall to Osceola, a look at the Madison County matchup
The Apopka Blue Darters lost their fourth game of the season in last week’s home game against the Osceola Kowboys. It was Apopka’s last home game…
WHS and AHS meet on the diamond in fall baseball
The purpose of fall ball is to work on fundamentals and provide rookies the experience needed for adapting to a more intense level (varsity) of play.…
What does the loss to Osceola mean for APK’s playoff hopes?
Last week I talked about what the road to the playoffs would be like for Apopka. After their loss to Osceola last week the road hasn’t…
October 25 obituaries
October 25, 2024 JEFFERY ALLEN BOYER, 57, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 10, 2024. Jeff was the owner of Maters and Taters Market and…
Take the worry out of storm damage clean-up with fast, reliable service from Maltby’s Tree Service and Landscaping
Many homeowners enjoy having trees in their yard. Trees provide shade, add visual appeal, and can increase property value. Unfortunately, during any storm, these things can…
North Orange Branch Library temporarily closedThe Apopka Chief
Orange County Library System (OCLS) has temporarily closed its North Orange Branch Library due to the building’s high humidity and water intrusion that’s causing a musty…
FWC changes name for largemouth bass to Florida BassThe Apopka Chief
Folks, We have a big news announcement to make on behalf of “The FWC” known as Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission”. The FWC has decided that…
Logan Gilbert’s journey to becoming an MLB All-StarThe Apopka Chief
When named to the American League All-Star team on July 7, Apopka native Logan Gilbert flashed a million dollar smile while informing family of the news.
WHS girls’ basketball look to improve on 2024 Final Four performanceThe Apopka Chief
Every team wants to face the same dilemma The Wekiva Mustangs currently are while preparing for the upcoming season.
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.