As Apopka’s new recreation director, David Burgoon seeks to implement a variety of recreation programs, from athletics and after-school programs to senior citizens programs, in “underutilized”…
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Dewey Darter (left), Flip the Dolphin (center) and Daisy Darter (right) appear at the Aug. 19 sneak peek open house of the newly renovated Apopka Elementary…
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Hollie Gondera of Arrowsmith Realty, Inc., of Apopka, participated in the two-day Leadership Academy in Chicago, Ill., earlier this month. Read more on Gondera and the…
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Linebackers David Britzius (l) and Laquan Hicks practice their technique during practice in preparation for the preseason game in Lake City. See photos of their preparation…
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The Wekiva Mustangs football team came into this season’s fall practices with the new moniker of FHSAA postseason tournament participant (as a member of Class 7A)…
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Members of the Apopka Blue Darters boys bowling team have begun practicing for their 2015 season as the two-time defending state champions.
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Apopka football coach Rick Darlington (l) shows the plaque for winning the Crying Towel Invitational. Read more on page 1A.
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For Senior Citizens Day on Friday August 21, Kitchen Kapers once again is turning to some of our frequently opened and so very helpful Apopka community…
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Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you got a chance to do some fishin’ over the weekend. The bluegills and shellcrackers…
Rain has been good, but we need more for our lakes, riversThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, we have been prayin’ for some rain and we finally got some over the past week. We are due to get some more…
Even with rain early this week, more is needed for lakes, riversThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, As I write this week’s column it’s rainin’. We still need more rain but some rain is better than no rain, right? If you…
Remembering fallen heroes important on holidayThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone enjoyed their Memorial Day weekend and you had a chance to remember those who have served our country. We all appreciate…
Panfish are hot in area lakes, riversThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I sure hope you had a great weekend and you got a chance to do some fishin’. Folks are gettin’ on the water and…
Hot weather has taken toll on area ponds; lakes nextThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I’m watchin’ the heat dry up our ponds and it won’t be long before it will start workin’ on our lakes. We need to…
Bluegills, shellcrackers are bitin’ strong even after latest full moonThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, we are on the other side of the full moon and the fishin’ is still goin’ strong. Lots of folks are gettin’ in…
Rain was welcomed, but windy weather hindered area anglersThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, we finally got some rain this week, but it was tough fishin’ over the weekend with all the wind we had blowin’ like…
Fishin’ is very good in Central Florida’s lakes, riversThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We are havin’ some great weather and the fishin’ has been really good in our area. The specks are slowin’ down a little but…
Rain was good for lakes, but we need more before summerThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We finally got some much-needed rain and we could use some more before summer gets here. The fishin’ has been really good and folks…
Much rain is needed for our local lakesThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Looks like we might get some rain this week and, boy, do we need some. I noticed on the water this past weekend that…