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…
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…
Former WHS baseball player Logan Gilbert is an All-StarThe Apopka Chief
Former Wekiva High School player Logan Gilbert was selected to the American League All-Star team for the first time in his career. Gilbert plays for the…
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.
Leonce hits fundraiser goal for trip to the OlympicsThe Apopka Chief
Second, since then Leonce has successfully reached her fundraising goal for her trip to Paris and will be officially heading to the 2024 Olympics as an…
July 2024 obituariesThe Apopka Chief
July 26, 2024 Joseph Anthony Migliori (Joe), 87, passed away on July 3, 2024, in Tavares. Born on March 1, 1937, in Woodville, Ohio. He was…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, Protecting Your Energy FreedomThe Apopka Chief
This Fourth of July, as we celebrate our nation’s hard-fought freedoms with fireworks and friends, let’s also take a moment to appreciate the freedom of choice…
Stormwater ponds help manage system, says St. Johns DistrictThe Apopka Chief
Whether you’ve been a resident of Florida for years or are new to the state, you’ve likely noticed the numerous stormwater ponds scattered across our landscape.…