A tri-colored heron takes flight along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka and is open each…
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The city of Apopka has been awarded $85,000 by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to help reduce human-bear conflicts. The approval of the…
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As part of a ceremony to honor children with cancer, the families and city officials had fun on the steps of City Hall on Wednesday, September…
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University of Florida scientists plan to use a $7.3-million, four-year grant to find the genetic traits that will make sweet corn taste even better, last longer,…
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A 20-minute ceremony to remember the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2011, was held by the city of Apopka on the front lawn…
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Hello Folks, We had another great weekend to go fishin’. Lots of folks were on the water catchin’ some bluegills and shellcrackers. Lake Woodruff and Lake…
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Columnist Jim Keck holds a 3-lb. bass he landed in one of the local lakes. Hello Folks, As I’m writing this it is Labor…
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Welcome to Schroeder Dental Group, where your smile is their top priority. They want to ensure that every patient has a positive experience during every visit.…
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While choosing and carrying an effective firearm is important, the time and effort you spend learning to properly operate that firearm will probably pay more dividends…
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Can the Darters realize the potential and find the right fit for executing an approach which grows out of picking up spares consistently?
A leisurely swimThe Apopka Chief
An alligator swims in one of the canals along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive recently. The drive is open each Friday through Sunday and most federal…
Apopka will get fireworks Sunday of Labor Day weekendThe Apopka Chief
The fireworks that were supposed to be set off on July 4 to celebrate America’s Independence Day will instead light up the sky in Apopka on…
City staff talks about road workThe Apopka Chief
The improvement and/or extension of Rogers Road was among the items discussed by city staff Wednesday, July 18, at the Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting. DRC…
Apopka Political Hob Nob ResultsThe Apopka Chief
Here are the results from the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce’s Political Hob Nob and Straw Poll held Tuesday, July 10. 2018 Political Straw Poll results…
Apopka High football coach Rick Darlington spends time in AlaskaThe Apopka Chief
During the summer, Apopka Blue Darters football coach Rick Darlington often travels to other high schools to teach the coaching staffs the single-wing offense that the…
Former Darters, AHS coach to teach at football clinicThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Blue Darters football coach Rick Darlington will be one of the guest speakers Saturday, July 14, at the youth and high school coaches’ clinic and…
Be careful of floodin’ if you visit St. Johns River to fishThe Apopka Chief
Hello folks, I mentioned last week about the floodin’ goin’ on at the St. Johns River. We have been gettin’ lots of rain this past week…
Apopka Little League all-star play done for summerThe Apopka Chief
The all-star season has come to an end for Apopka Little League, but not before being represented at the state championship level once again.
Higher property taxes in play by city as way to balance budgetThe Apopka Chief
Apopka’s City Council will take a hard look at raising property taxes as the city leaders look to balance the 2018-2019 budget that they must approve…
‘Sculpture on the Lawn’ exhibit seeks local artists’ participationThe Apopka Chief
Artists are invited to submit work for the fourth annual Sculpture on the Lawn exhibition, an outdoor display featured at the entrance to the Orange County…