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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…
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…
Blue Darter Football is only one month away from KickoffThe Apopka Chief
We are officially just a month out from the beginning of the Apopka Blue Darter 2024 football season. After falling to the Sanford Seminoles in the…
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…
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…