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The Apopka Chief
May 3, 2024
The momentum continues to build at Essential Eyecare & Optical to make quality eye care more accessible than ever before. “ With the construction of our…
The Apopka Chief
May 3, 2024
A section of the festival featured art by students from several schools in the Apopka area. Best of Show winner was Justina Trang of Apopka High…
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May 3, 2024
Expanding service offerings and rapid population growth have contributed to the need for additional capacity at the campus. Read more on page 13A.
The Apopka Chief
May 3, 2024
President Jon DeClue of the Apopka Rotary Club donates a $500 check to Jennifer Korkes of Apopka High School for its Darter Pantry, which helps feed…
The Apopka Chief
May 3, 2024
In a Thursday, April 25, post on the Apopka Fire Department’s (AFD) Facebook page, the AFD expressed gratitude to JP Hodgkins of Boy Scout Troop 10…
The Apopka Chief
May 3, 2024
Newly elected Nadia L. Anderson and re-elected incumbent Nick Nesta were sworn in as city commissioners in the Tuesday, April 30, Oath of Office Ceremony in…
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May 3, 2024
The 62nd Apopka Art and Foliage Festival showcased the work of juried artisans and crafters, and top foliage growers. The event was held at Kit Land…
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May 3, 2024
As the Hilton Garden Inn and the Highland Manor await new owners, Steve Gunter, whose company Events by Dubsdread runs the Manor, is reassuring clients that…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
May 3, 2024
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is havin’ a great week. The weather has been good, but we need some rain. The lakes are gettin’ a little…
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May 3, 2024
Former Blue Darter and Apopka Tennis Star, Alyssa Novoa, was one of the multitude of student-athletes who signed to play sports and continue their education at…
APK defeats Freedom 69-42 in first round of District TournamentThe Apopka Chief
February 9, 2024
The first round of the 7A District 3 Tournament ended with Apopka well ahead of their opponents, Freedom High School. The Blue Darters defeated Freedom 69-42…
Keep your trees healthy and property safe with Maltby’s Tree Service and LandscapingThe Apopka Chief
February 2, 2024
When your trees and lawn are aesthetically pleasing, the value of your home and property can increase substantially. Your home’s exterior and landscaping are the first,…
Workplace Screening Intelligence is a local full-service laboratory for drug, alcohol, Healthcare worker, titer screening, and moreThe Apopka Chief
February 2, 2024
The Future of Workplace Screening Intelligence: Going Virtual The COVID-19 pandemic is over, and Workplace Screening Intelligence has returned to the business model we employed before…
APD donates to Loaves & FishesThe Apopka Chief
February 2, 2024
On Wednesday, January 10, the Apopka Police Department donated $2,000 to Loaves and Fishes, a non-profit, non-denomination Christian food pantry that serves nine ZIP codes. “We…
Proclamation read for Alonzo Williams Jr. at memorial serviceThe Apopka Chief
February 2, 2024
A memorial service was held for the late former Apopka City Commissioner Alonzo Williams Jr., who died on January 9 at age 85 in Albany, Ga.,…
City Council candidates engage in second forumThe Apopka Chief
February 2, 2024
The four City Council candidates discussed a wide scope of community topics including the homelessness crisis in the area, elected officials having to report assets worth…
Talks continue about homeless resource centerThe Apopka Chief
February 2, 2024
At the first meeting of the year, the Next Step Foundation reminded attendees that it’s still seeking land to build the Apopka Resource Center (ARC) to…
Festival to coincide with historic trail openingThe Apopka Chief
February 2, 2024
The East Lake Historical Society’s 10th annual Heritage Festival will be held at Rock Springs Run State Reserve this year to coincide with the official launch…
AHS Senior Night!The Apopka Chief
February 2, 2024
The Apopka High School boys’ basketball team’s seniors and their families celebrate their time as part of the team before their final home game of the…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
FWC gets no funding to spray hydrilla in 2024The Apopka Chief
February 2, 2024
Hello Folks, It’s great to be back in the saddle again, so the sayin’ goes. A few days after my back surgery, I wasn’t sure I…