Perhaps training taking place during the summer months is no more valuable to any team than a state championship contender. In the case of the Wekiva…
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John (JR) Ricketson, publisher of The Apopka Chief/The Planter passes away at 84
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Lake Apopka is the perfect place for bird watching
The Lake Apopka Wild Life Drive is home to a vast variety of birds from herons to ducks to cranes to gallinules. If you and your…
Prepare now for storms that can wreak havoc on weak and stressed trees, causing property damage
Hurricane season is here. Is your property prepared? Severe storms and hurricanes often bring high winds that can topple trees and damage irrigation systems, while heavy…
Well-maintained tires during summer months ensures optimal performance, safety, and longevity
Most people associate summer with fun at the beach and family vacations. But your tires can experience summer differently. As the summer temperatures rise, the friction…
Hicks Seafood House of Apopka cuts ribbon
Hicks Seafood House of Apopka held its ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 10. Its location is 60 E. Main St., Apopka, in the former building of…
City downtown brought up as concern for FY25 funding
The city is considering setting aside funds in the fiscal year 2025 budget for a downtown revitalization program, while the city is searching for a new…
Veterans Advisory Council awards retired sargeant
The Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council’s Veteran of the Year Committee recently selected Sgt. Fred Robinson, USMC, Retired, as the recipient of the Orange County Veteran of…
New citizens take oath on Independence Day
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services presented 20 Orlando-area residents to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida for naturalization during a special…
Five bass weighing in at 16.96 pounds win X-treme Bass Series tournament on Johns Lake
Hello Folks, I hope you enjoyed your weekend and hopefully you got to go fishin’. It’s really been hot and that has kept a lot of…
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…
APK Softball snaps losing streak against Dr. PhillipsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Softball team snapped their five-game losing streak when they faced the Dr. Phillips Panthers on Monday, April 1, at the Metro West Tournament. The…
WHS Softball 3-2 in last five games, 8-5 so far this seasonThe Apopka Chief
The 2024 season began with the Wekiva Mustangs owning a streak which has lasted for over a decade. However, the streak is not the kind a…
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…