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…
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The Miss Apopka Scholarship Competition Committee and the community wished Miss Apopka Reilly Cardella the best of luck as she competes in the upcoming Miss Florida…
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Over the last 40 years, Loaves and Fishes in Apopka has provided much-needed support to the west Orange County community and beyond.
Former AHS Track Star Sets World Lead in Triple JumpThe Apopka Chief
Donald Scott (c), former Apopka Blue Darter, established a Triple Jump World Lead at 17:00 meters (55.76 feet) at the Pepsi Florida Relays in Gainesville this…
Apopka’s Jada Jones is Wrestler of The YearThe Apopka Chief
Apopka’s Jada Jones who has had a fantastic year as we have shared the past few months was awarded Orlando Sentinel’s Wrestler of the year on…
Vergos placed second in qualifying rounds of Doubles ChampionshipThe Apopka Chief
Pete Vergos competed in the USBC Masters last weekend after finishing in the qualifying rounds in the top 10. Unfortunately for Vergos he was unable to…
No license needed Apr. 6-7The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Let’s start this column off with some great news. If you have been wantin’ to try your luck at fishin’, this weekend is your…
APK Volleyball’s Aidan Lowry ranked No.1 in the nationThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka High School Boys’ Volleyball team is still on an impressive roll this year and has extended their win streak to 11 after defeating the…
April Obituaries 2024The Apopka Chief
April 26, 2024 John (Monie) Houchins, 90, passed away April 20, 2024. Born in Petersburg, Va., on April 22, 1933. He is preceded in death by…
Park Avenue Animal Hospital offers Springtime safety tips for your petsThe Apopka Chief
Spring is upon us, which means it’s time to review some important pet safety tips. From potential hazards in the garden to pesky pests and common…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District – Power up your ride with versatile natural gasThe Apopka Chief
Natural Gas Vehicles, or NGVs for short, are quickly gaining popularity, and for good reason. Powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and/or Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)…
60th wedding anniversaryThe Apopka Chief
John and Eileen Ricketson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, March 20. The Ricketsons own The Apopka Chief and The Planter. The Ricketsons were married…
City’s growth adds to updates needed for its comprehensive transportation plansThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka continues to update its comprehensive plan’s transportation element, which contains policies for creating and maintaining the community’s multi-modal transportation network, so the…