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.
Beach Volleyball Seniors!The Apopka Chief
The Apopka High School Beach Volleyball team has five seniors on the squad this year and on Monday, April 15, sent them off right at their…
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.…