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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…
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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…
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On Thursday, March 21, Homes in Partnership, Inc. broke ground on the development of 29 single-family homes to be priced in the mid-$200,000s in the second…
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Hello Folks, It’s been a couple of weeks since I put my article together for our readers. I had to have another back surgery and I…
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The Apopka High School Flag Football team was on a roll so far this season going into their game on Monday, March 25, undefeated with six…
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The Apopka Baseball team picked up their tenth straight win at home on Tuesday, March 26, defeating the Eustis Panthers 11-5. A slew of Apopka players…
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Apopka High School alumnus, Pete Vergos, has once again made a name for himself in the PBA tour after an extraordinary performance in the USBC qualifying…
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The public is invited to come hear world-renowned, locally based, singer and recording artist Charles Haugabrooks present a 30-minute Easter-themed mini concert as part of the…
Fomer AHS State Champion Bowler finishes second at PBA’s 2023 Regional
Players InvitationalThe Apopka Chief
Apopka bowling has been synonymous with success for nearly the last decade, he was part of that success. Former Blue Darter and now-professional bowler, Pete Vergos,…
WHS girls’ basketball have a good chance at a playoff runThe Apopka Chief
As the 2023-24 season has progressed to the last third, the Wekiva Mustangs are once again a presence among the FHSAA playoff picture.
AHS boys’ basketball split games against Davenport, MDCAThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darter boys’ basketball team is still in good shape at this point in the season after splitting their games against Mount Dora Christian…
January 2024 obituariesThe Apopka Chief
January 12, 2024 JANE MARTIN VAUGHN, Zellwood Station, passed away on December 27, 2023, peacefully with her family by her side. Jane moved up to Zellwood…
Park Avenue Animal Hospital is dedicated to offering the finest in veterinary careThe Apopka Chief
Animal companions give so much to humans, and part of the responsibility to care for them is helping them to stay healthy. The staff at Park…
Five bass weighed in at 30.87 pounds at New Year’s Day tournamentThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Happy New Year, I hope your new year has started off with a bang. I know there were lots of fireworks goin' off around…
FASTSIGNS® of Apopka is a local sign company that’s proudly serving the communityThe Apopka Chief
FASTSIGNS® of Apopka prides themselves on helping businesses increase their visibility and grow their ROI by providing them with high-quality signage and graphics. They work with…
Having a ball on New Year’s EveThe Apopka Chief
Community members, elected officials and local leaders celebrated New Year’s Eve at the Plaza Ball Drop at Wekiva Riverwalk’s Hurricane Grill and Wings Restaurant on Sunday,…
Three firefighters recognized for helping deliver babyThe Apopka Chief
On December 19, 2023, AdventHealth recognized three Apopka firefighters with certificates of excellence for their level of care and service provided during a recent call for…
Scam leaves woman without drivewayThe Apopka Chief
A scam left an Apopka woman without a driveway, and now she has finished raising money for a new driveway.