Virginia Bankson celebrates her 106th birthday on Wendesday, July 24, at Brookdale Wekiwa Springs in Apopka.
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Dr. Nicholas Grounds has been tapped to be the new executive director of the 111-year-old Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber announced this week.
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Orange County Library System (OCLS) has temporarily closed its North Orange Branch Library due to the building’s high humidity and water intrusion that’s causing a musty…
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Folks, We have a big news announcement to make on behalf of “The FWC” known as Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission”. The FWC has decided that…
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When named to the American League All-Star team on July 7, Apopka native Logan Gilbert flashed a million dollar smile while informing family of the news.
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Every team wants to face the same dilemma The Wekiva Mustangs currently are while preparing for the upcoming season.
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The 2024 Dave Powers Crying Towel dinner and radio program will be held on Monday, August 12, at Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster located at 729…
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Football season is approaching and because of that the Blue Darters are about to get back on the practice field to start preparing for the 2024…
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Honest Auto Repairs with a smile. Choosing a mechanic is not an easy job. You need confidence that the one you pick will provide you with…
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Over his 45-year ownership of The Apopka Chief, John Ricketson left his mark on this city and thousands of lives.
Posluszny, Roberts, McCoy, McKinley all sign to play college ballThe Apopka Chief
Over the next few weeks I’m going to highlight some of our Blue Darter athletes that have excelled so much on the field, and in the…
13 Apopka High School athletes signed to play college ballThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High School held a signing day last Wednesday, April 17 for 13 Blue Darter athletes who will be further pursuing their athletic and academic goals.
Wekiva basketball’s Middleton wins coach of the yearThe Apopka Chief
During this recently concluded season, the Wekiva Mustangs accomplished the never-supposed-to-happen of advancing to the state’s final-four. In the process, Wekiva rose to the position of…
Group gives luncheon for Wekiwa park rangers, volunteersThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiwa Swimmers gave a luncheon on Thursday, April 11, for park rangers, officials and volunteers at Wekiwa Springs State Park to show appreciation for the…
Miller’s Ale House constructionThe Apopka Chief
Construction of Miller’s Ale House is progressing on the corner of South McGee Avenue and U.S. Highway 441/Main Street, as seen in this Wednesday, April 17…
Police search for missing woman, last seen in Marianna; UPDATE: Woman found, police say on May 7The Apopka Chief
UPDATE, May 7, 2024: Hilary Ramos Acosta has returned home safe and in good health, police say. Apopka police is searching for a missing and endangered woman…
Apopka Citizens Police Academy continuesThe Apopka Chief
Thursday, April 11, ended week number seven of the 2024 Apopka Citizens Police Academy. The students learned about the Apopka Police K9 Unit.
Popular Crazy Hats return to 62nd annual festivalThe Apopka Chief
After a hiatus of a couple years, the Crazy Hats are back at the 62nd annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival.
84.5 pounds was needed to get first place and $103,000 prizeThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Oh, my goodness. Our chains are gettin’ beat up with all these tournaments. We had BASSMASTER here last week on the Harris Chain, and…
AHS Volleyball falls to No.1 program in the state, Winter ParkThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Volleyball team traveled to Winter Park this week and went up against the number one team in the state but couldn’t come out on…