Flo Nelson, who is turning 95 this year, is one of the many volunteers for Loaves & Fishes who serves on Mondays.
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Apopka issues four warnings, eight citations during safety enforcement initiative
Operation Best Foot Forward conducted its latest quarterly safety enforcement from April 30 to May 10, with 18 law enforcement agencies across six counties, issuing 488…
Food pantry collects 9,436 lbs. for national food drive
On Saturday, May 11, the National Association of Letter Carriers NALC conducted its annual national Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, the nation’s largest one-day food drive.
Fireworks, music will fill July Fourth event
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MLF is coming to Kissimmee Chain
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Apopka’s playoff run is over, Darters fall 3-0 to Winter Park
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Doug Gabriel looks to bring Wekiva back to golden era
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Three More Darters Sign!
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Apopka Baseball end of season banquet and awards
The Apopka Baseball team held their annual end-of-season team banquet this week after finishing the season 15-12 and falling to Lake Brantley in the District Championship.
There were no weak links on Apopka’s 1975 Elite 8 squad
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Softball defeats Ocoee in first game of 2024 preseasonThe Apopka Chief
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Doug Gabriel is Wekiva’s new football head coach!The Apopka Chief
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All Transmission World is a Total Car Care Shop serving trucks, cars, and company fleetsThe Apopka Chief
If you want to extend the life of your vehicle, scheduling periodic maintenance at All Transmission World will help. Along with properly maintaining your vehicle, All…
Graceworx Community Church, Valentine’s Day, and quotes about Human LoveThe Apopka Chief
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Chiropractic careThe Apopka Chief
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Man sentenced to nearly four years in prison for possession of stolen firearmsThe Apopka Chief
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Summit provides resources, hope for survivors of abuseThe Apopka Chief
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Celebrating the 100th day of schoolThe Apopka Chief
Clay Springs Elementary School held its food drive celebrating its 100th day of school by collecting food and toiletry items for Loaves & Fishes.
Girls in second round!The Apopka Chief
Head coach Brittany Hardy talks with her team during a time out about moving the ball quickly and focusing on passing to beat East Ridge’s full…
Boys in second round!The Apopka Chief
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