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‘Mr. Bob’ retires after 65 yrs. of furniture store ownership
Apopka Furniture has been a staple in the community on Central Avenue for more than 65 years. Its owner, Bob Bratton, is now 90 and has…
State officials warn about post-disaster insurance fraud
In light of having faced hurricanes within the last several weeks, state officials are warning constituents against people attempting to commit fraud, and have established insurance…
Resources are available to help with recovery from Milton
Several resources are available to assist people in recovering from the effects of Hurricane Milton.
Rotary Club wants to build community center
The Apopka City Council approved 5-0 at its October 2 meeting to declare part of a city-owned property as surplus at the request of Rotary Club…
Lake levels rise and shut down boat ramps near us
Hello Folks, I hope everyone made it through the storm we had last week. Hurricane Milton was a doozy. I hope and pray your family and…
Apopka Amphitheater hosts native John Anderson
The Apopka Proud Concert scheduled for the amphitheater at Northwest Recreation Complex, featuring headliner Apopka native John Anderson with the opening act of Dallas Tyler, was…
Hope CommUnity Center holds hurricane relief event
Hope CommUnity Center was able to provide aid to over 2,000 people affected by Hurricane Milton at last Saturday’s relief event, offering hot meals, clean drinking…
Can Apopka make the playoffs? Or will this season spell the end of the 24-season streak?
The Apopka Blue Darters are set to play what would’ve been their eighth game of the regular season against Osceola High School Kowboys tonight Friday, October…
The Blue Darter football team prepares for the Kowboys
It has been three weeks since the Apopka Blue Darters donned the blue and white and touched the field under the Friday night lights. It’s a…
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…