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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11th annual Crying Towel event on August 12
2024 Kickoff Classic preview
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…
Don’t compromise on excellence, trust the professionals at J&K Automotive, Inc.
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…
John Ricketson, longtime Apopka Chief/Planter publisher, dies at 84
Over his 45-year ownership of The Apopka Chief, John Ricketson left his mark on this city and thousands of lives.
Snowy egret flies over Lake Apopka
A snowy egret makes its home among the marshes of the Lake Apopka North Shore and Wildlife Drive, located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka.…
Fire chief to retire after 22 years with city
Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam will retire after serving 22 years in the Apopka Fire Department that includes five years in his current post.
Apopka athletic legends join Scott at fundraiser
Apopka football legend Sammie Smith (l) stands with Roger Williams (c) and Donald Scott (r) during the recording of Williams’ radio show “Talkin’ Old School with…
FWC says there is three breaches to Emeralda Marsh on Lake Griffin
Hello Folks, I hope and pray you are havin’ a great week, and you are plannin’ a fishin’ trip real soon. There are a few folks gettin’…
Jalen Carter’s youth summer camp gets better every year
Last weekend Apopka High School was home to Jalen Carter’s annual free youth football camp. From the campers to the Apopka players and coaches to Carter…
Blue Darter Football is only one month away from Kickoff
We are officially just a month out from the beginning of the Apopka Blue Darter 2024 football season. After falling to the Sanford Seminoles in the…
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…
AHS Baseball comeback from four run deficit to win!The Apopka Chief
The Apopka Baseball team is still in great form with just five games left in the regular season after this week. The team sits at 10-8…
J&K Automotive is a company you can trust for honest and convenient auto repair servicesThe Apopka Chief
Honest Auto Repairs with a smile. If you’ve faced “hidden” charges or been talked into unnecessary service work, then J&K Automotive, Inc. is for you. They…
Maltby’s Tree Service and Landscaping is equipped to handle all your tree service needsThe Apopka Chief
Landscaping with trees is an investment in the future. Trees aren’t just an investment in your property, but an investment in the environment as well. Trees…
Mañon named president of Orlando Health Cancer InstituteThe Apopka Chief
Rafael Mañon, MD, has been named president of the Orlando Health Cancer Institute, where he will have oversight of the organization’s oncology services, Orlando Health announced…
Self-described ‘late bloomer’ in photography is Apopka festival artistThe Apopka Chief
Elzbieta Weron of DeLand, one of dozens of artists who will feature their work at the 62nd annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival during the last…
Apopka Historical Society hosts Women’s History Month event at museumThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Historical Society hosted a special event in honor of Women’s History Month featuring city of Apopka Commissioner Diane Velazquez and local artist Delia Miller…
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast is May 2The Apopka Chief
The Apopka Christian Ministerial Alliance (ACMA) in partnership with Mayor Bryan Nelson is once again bringing the Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast to the community.
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…