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Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
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September 20, 2024
Hello Folks, I can hardly wait for Sunday. That will be the first day of “Fall.” I’m ready for some cooler weather. I know it’s not…
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September 20, 2024
The Apopka Blue Darters ran up the scoreboard last week in homecoming victory over district rival West Port High School.
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September 20, 2024
As inflation and rising costs continue to strain budgets, energy disconnections have become an unfortunate reality for many Americans, but there’s hope! At Lake Apopka Natural…
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September 20, 2024
The final score of reflected the lethal explosiveness and thoroughness with which the Wekiva Mustangs defeated the Eustis Panthers on Friday, September 13.
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September 20, 2024
Last season was the 11th consectutive season that the Apopka Blue Darter bowling team found itself in the State Championship. However, a streak of advancing to…
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September 20, 2024
Boys Blue Darter Swim won a Three-way shootout, and the Darter Girls Swim picked up a win and a loss.
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September 20, 2024
Carson May, a 15-year-old out of Oviedo, recently became the fastest kid in the world.
The Apopka Chief
September 20, 2024
Animal companions give so much to humans, and part of the responsibility to care for them is helping them to stay healthy. The staff at Park…
The Apopka Chief
September 19, 2024
Christine Moore, County Commissioner District 2 I often promote the varied functions performed by Orange County Government. This column is yet another chance to share how…
The Apopka Chief
September 13, 2024
Madeline Sherrer hits a ball past a Vipers’ block. More photos on page 8B
Help Shekinah head to Paris for the Olympics!The Apopka Chief
July 5, 2024
Shekinah Leonce needs Apopka’s help! If there is one thing in Apopka, we know how to do it’s taking care of our own.
Graceworx Community Church will be highlighting religious liberty June 29The Apopka Chief
June 28, 2024
Graceworx Community Church, like many congregations throughout the United States, sees in the secular festivities surrounding Independence Day a natural springboard for reflecting also on the…
Foliage Sertoma Club inducts new members, installs officers at luncheonThe Apopka Chief
June 28, 2024
Thirty-two members and guests of the Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka held their first event of a year-long planned celebration to commemorate the club’s 50th anniversary,…
Road transfers from Orange County to city are approvedThe Apopka Chief
June 28, 2024
The Apopka City Council approved 5-0 each on three road transfers from Orange County to the city so the city could upgrade these infrastructures to keep…
Apopka Museum celebrates 55th anniversary with eventThe Apopka Chief
June 28, 2024
The Apopka Museum celebrated its 55th anniversary with its “55 & Still Alive!” celebration on Saturday, June 22, with food and refreshments, a tour of the…
Lake Apopka Wildlife DriveThe Apopka Chief
June 28, 2024
Many wildlife species, like this Great blue heron as photographed on Friday, June 21, can be seen at Apopka Wildlife Drive, located on the North Shore…
Park Avenue Animal Hospitals notes summer pet safety should include tick and flea protectionThe Apopka Chief
June 28, 2024
Summer is a fun time for exploring and planning outdoor activities with your four-legged friends. Walks on the beach, hikes in the woods, and playing in…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Hebb & Kraine catch five bass weighing in at 23.05 poundsThe Apopka Chief
June 28, 2024
Hello Folks, We are still gettin’ a few drops here and there, so I’m very thankful we are gettin’ some rain. I hope you had a…
APK basketball senior spotlight: Jude Angervil & Larson TaylorThe Apopka Chief
June 28, 2024
This week I got to talk to, and get to know, the Apopka Basketball team’s incoming seniors about their transition from players to leaders on the…
APK basketball senior spotlight: Jermichael Johnson & Jahi BowdenThe Apopka Chief
June 28, 2024
This will be a continuation of my senior spotlight series on the Apopka Basketball team focusing on Jermichael Johnson, and Jahi Bowden. This year Johnson and…