In flag football, the team among the Central Florida area is the Dr. Phillips Panthers. However, when all was said and done Monday, May 7, the…
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With Mother’s Day approaching Sunday, May 13, single mother-of-two Stormee Fowler, 26, has triumphed on her journey from being homeless at an Orlando shelter to employment…
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Seven years ago, Carol Janssen a resident of Florida Living Retirement Community (FLRC) gathered some of her neighbor friends to join her in a project called…
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The installation of the Foliage Garden Club of Apopka’s 2018-2019 officers was held on Thursday, May 3, at the Tavern at Rock Springs Ridge. Pictured, (l…
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Wekiva High School ninth grade student Melanie Gallegos was awarded Best of Show among the school artworks for this mixed media creation at the 57th annual…
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All 820 students of Rock Springs Elementary School displayed their science projects, including some about the Everglades, at the school’s Thursday, May 3, science night. The…
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Law enforcement officers from the Apopka Police Department and Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation (MBI) served a warrant and arrested one man at an Apopka business as…
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By Brad Buck, UF Journalist. To assess health risks versus benefits of consuming certain seafood products, scientists analyze seafood for nutritional value such as omega fatty…
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Hanging on to a fish he stole from an osprey, an American bald eagle leaves a telephone pole along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive recently.
Sheeler Auto Repair provides the best customer service and repair workThe Apopka Chief
You might remember him from high school. He was the one who had souped-up cars. He loved working with engines, and it seemed like a lot…
March winds are livin’ up to their strong reputationThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you had a great weekend and you got to get on the water and do some fishin’.We have had some strong winds over the weekend and the first part…
Tour Pet Care Center’s beautiful resort that features a doggy swimming pool and parklandsThe Apopka Chief
Pet Care Center of Apopka features Central Florida Vet’s premier pet resort, providing dog and cat boarding, in addition to their full veterinary hospital facility. While…
Apopka Little League has opening day at Fields of FameThe Apopka Chief
The opening of the Apopka Little League season was on March 2, at the Northwest Recreation Complex. The teams were on hand to be formally recognized and display…
A beautiful sunny weekend for the Apopka FairThe Apopka Chief
Thousands of people showed up over the weekend to enjoy the Apopka Fair at Kit Land Nelson park. The fair ran from Thursday, March 8 through…
Blue Darters play against Evans Trojans in boys lacrosse matchThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters boys lacrosse team play against the Evans Trojans on Monday, March 12, in a Metro Conference and District 11 match. In the…
District weightlifting championsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters boys weightlifting team shows off the trophy the team won Wednesday, March 14, during the District 2A-10 meet held at West Orange…
Antiques roll into Kit Land Nelson ParkThe Apopka Chief
Over 130 classic show cars were on display Saturday, March 10, at the Apopka Fair held at Kit Land Park. The show was organized by Rotary…
Wekiva High Special Olympians do well at track and field meetThe Apopka Chief
Special Olympians from Wekiva High School, (l-r), Brian Matthews, Dave Fussaint, and Dominic Miller participated Saturday, March 10, at East River High School.
Apopka Blue Darters girls lacrosse team compete on senior nightThe Apopka Chief
Several Blue Darters surround the goal as they play defense against the Knights on Monday, March 12.