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April 19, 2024
Tires are something a lot of drivers take for granted. However, ignoring your tires can come at a cost – worn out tires can reduce the control…
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April 19, 2024
Apopka Baseball had a tough week taking two losses, one at home to Winter Park and an away loss to Timber Creek. The team is now…
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April 19, 2024
The Apopka High School Beach Volleyball team has five seniors on the squad this year and on Monday, April 15, sent them off right at their…
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April 12, 2024
You’re locked out! You’ve thrown your car in park, grabbed most of your belongs, and slammed the door. Then you realize, “Where are my keys?” You…
Sertoma award 2024
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April 12, 2024
The Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka honored Francina Boykin with the Service to Mankind Award, which recognizes an individual for civic efforts reflecting the club’s motto…
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April 12, 2024
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April 12, 2024
At the April 3 Apopka City Council meeting, Mayor Bryan Nelson gives the Apopka Woman’s Club a proclamation about the 62nd annual Apopka Art and Foliage…
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April 12, 2024
This is the Monday, April 8, total solar eclipse. This photo composite is the result of a pair of images captured with one using a welder’s…
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April 12, 2024
Kyle Becker has resigned as city commissioner of Seat 3 and vice mayor, citing the sale of his Apopka home and moving out of the city…
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April 12, 2024
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is enjoyin’ this great weather we are havin’. It’s nice and cool in the mornin’ and at sunset. This should be…
Apopka basketball falls to EdgewaterThe Apopka Chief
January 12, 2024
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Five bass weighed in at 17 pounds on Johns LakeThe Apopka Chief
January 12, 2024
Hello Folks, We are into week two of the new year, and the fishin’ is not too bad. Folks are gettin’ out there and catchin’ some…
Fomer AHS State Champion Bowler finishes second at PBA’s 2023 Regional 
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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
January 12, 2024
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
January 12, 2024
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January 2024 obituariesThe Apopka Chief
January 5, 2024
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Park Avenue Animal Hospital is dedicated to offering the finest in veterinary careThe Apopka Chief
January 5, 2024
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Five bass weighed in at 30.87 pounds at New Year’s Day tournamentThe Apopka Chief
January 5, 2024
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
January 5, 2024
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Having a ball on New Year’s EveThe Apopka Chief
January 5, 2024
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,…