Katie Meyer with her dog Luke, the inspiration for the canine character Murphy in her debut novel “The Puppy Proposal.”
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Former veterinary technician publishes debut novel
Senior citizens like to indulge in a recollection of past excursions
Living life as a senior citizen is the ultimate “senior trip.” Read more on the Golden Chief page, 9A.
Trust gives checks to clubs
Recently, the John Land Apopka Community Trust gave two presented a check to Greg Phillips of the Little League (left) and Erin Hebert of Apopka’s 4H…
Blue Darters looking for 1st season-opening victory in five years
This year, it would appear the Blue Darters might be primed to break that streak as Apopka visits Ocoee today... Read more on page 1C and…
Mustangs opener is with state power Dr. Phillips Panthers
An old foe and former fellow member of the same district returns to the Wekiva schedule this week in the form of perennial state power Dr.…
Apopka bowlers seeking third state title in a row
An unyielding and unrelenting diet of consistent scores fostered play that suited the situation that each game and opponent presented. More on the Darter Bowling team…
Defense leads the way in preseason game
“I thought defensively we played well,” Darlington said. “We took away their running game and made them throw it. We covered pretty well. We had a…
Wekiva participates in game against Oviedo in Kickoff Classic contest
Quarterback Trey McGee looks for a receiver during the preseason game at Oviedo. “The story of the contest for us was simple,” Mustangs coach Kenard Lang…
Girls volleyball team pushes for .500 season at Wekiva
An off-season spent with the intention of taking steps that move a program forward can do wonders. The Wekiva Mustangs girls volleyball team enters the 2015…
Enjoy passing the time cooking up these treasured recipes
The seemingly sad or maybe just beautifully nostalgic lyrics of “September Song” are so very truly meaningful. September indeed does year-after-year seem to roll around just…
Labor Ready opens its doorsThe Apopka Chief
Labor Ready, a staffing agency headquartered in Tacoma, Wash., celebrated its Apopka grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Read more on page 6B.
Rotary Club installs new officers and awards membersThe Apopka Chief
The Rotary Club of Apopka had its 88th annual installation banquet and recently appointed its leadership team for 2015-2016. See more photos of the leadership team…
Crematorium cuts ribbonThe Apopka Chief
The Baldwin Brothers Cremation Society staff had a ribbon-cutting grand opening of their new Apopka location. Read more about Baldwin Brothers and their new location.
Habitat for Humanity dedicates house to Apopka womanThe Apopka Chief
Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County and Greater Apopka dedicated a new home to Ebony Pugh. Read about Ebony and how her house was earned.
City group seeking federal grant for areaThe Apopka Chief
The Citizen Advisory Task Force had its meeting to discuss applying for a grant under the state Department of Economic Opportunity’s Small Cities Community Development Block…
Tree falls on vehicleThe Apopka Chief
A large tree fell across Votaw Road Tuesday, June 30, hitting a vehicle as it was being driven. The unidentified driver was not injured.
Time off to go fishin’ over July 4 weekend is a good thingThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you had a great week and you are lookin’ forward to celebratin’ the July 4 weekend with your friends and family. I…
Joe Sterling dies at 90The Apopka Chief
Joseph Arnold Sterling Sr., who coached the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team to the 1962 state championship, died Wednesday, July 1. He was 90. Read…
Summer weather started long before season officially beganThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, In case you haven’t noticed, summer is officially here and it started last Sunday on Fathers’ Day. I think it started before that here…
Take plenty of water to drink if you go fishin’ these daysThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, summer is upon us and it’s gettin’ kinda hot as we move toward July and August. If you do go fishin’, make sure…