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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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For thousands of years, the power of natural gas has captured the imagination of civilizations around the world. From the ancient Greeks who built large temples…
BJ’s Towing strives to provide the highest standard of towing and recovery service in the areaThe Apopka Chief
You’re locked out! You’ve thrown your car in park, grabbed most of your belongs, and slammed the door. Then you realize, “Where are my keys?” You…
Local historian wins community service awardThe Apopka Chief
The Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka honored Francina Boykin with the Service to Mankind Award, which recognizes an individual for civic efforts reflecting the club’s motto…
Festival vendor, a veteran, handcrafts charcuterie boardsThe Apopka Chief
At his home-based shop in Apopka, Dan Dempsey is unfazed by today’s fast-paced digital era as he meticulously studies one of his custom hand-built charcuterie boards.
Woman’s Club receives proclamationThe Apopka Chief
At the April 3 Apopka City Council meeting, Mayor Bryan Nelson gives the Apopka Woman’s Club a proclamation about the 62nd annual Apopka Art and Foliage…
Total solar eclipseThe Apopka Chief
This is the Monday, April 8, total solar eclipse. This photo composite is the result of a pair of images captured with one using a welder’s…
Becker resigns from City Council Seat 3The Apopka Chief
Kyle Becker has resigned as city commissioner of Seat 3 and vice mayor, citing the sale of his Apopka home and moving out of the city…
Bassmaster Elites Tournament started on April 11th, ends the 14thThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is enjoyin’ this great weather we are havin’. It’s nice and cool in the mornin’ and at sunset. This should be…
APK Softball fall to Windermere 2-1The Apopka Chief
The Apopka softball team sports an uncharacteristic 5-12 record at this point in the season and sits in fifth place in 7A District 3.
Sosa the Super Hero!The Apopka Chief
Apopka’s Sarah Sosa was instrumental in keeping the game against Windermere in reach. Sosa pitched for nearly seven whole innings and had an ERA of 1.17.…
Vergos heads to World Series after Doubles ChampionshipThe Apopka Chief
Pete Vergos once again had a phenomenal outing in his latest appearance on the PBA tour. Pete and his doubles partner, Ethan Fiore, placed eighth just…