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…
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In the Tuesday, March 19, city election, Nadia Anderson won Apopka City Council Seat 3 race, while incumbent Nick Nesta won re-election of Seat 4.
Apopka Boys Basketball splits games against Warriors, PioneersThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Boys’ basketball team split their two games after press time last week, beating the West Orange Warriors 67-37, who are now 1-8, on Wednesday,…
Apopka Boys Soccer fall to Horizon with goal in final 10 minutesThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters Boys’ soccer team had a tough time last week as they tied one and lost one. More photos on 3B.
Apopka Girls wrestling wins 2023 Girls Grappler ClassicThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters picked right back up from where they left off last season, winning the Grenadiers Girls Grappler Classic.
Public Invited to Hear Dickens Carolers at Graceworx Community Church Dec. 23The Apopka Chief
The Dickens Carolers—who’ve been inspiring Central Florida audiences for the past 30 years with their performances of the music of Christmas—will present a concert at Graceworx…
Fueling Progress: Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Reflects on an Incredible 2023The Apopka Chief
At Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD), we pride ourselves on the service we provide and the recognition we receive for a job well done. When…
Donors give to Loaves and Fishes for Christmas seasonThe Apopka Chief
For the holiday season, organizations and individual have been donating to Loaves & Fishes, located on 206 E. Eighth St., Apopka. Donors, clockwise from top left…
Thousands participate in 47th Christmas ParadeThe Apopka Chief
Between 2,000 and 3,000 people participated in the 47th annual Apopka Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 9, traversing approximately one mile on Park Avenue.
Christmas concert features Journey musicianThe Apopka Chief
The Christmas concert “Hope Was Born” with Jonathan Cain, Hall of Fame songwriter and keyboardist from the rock band Journey, will premiere on Sunday, December 17,…
APK basketball defeats West OrangeThe Apopka Chief
Jermichael Johnson attempts to contest a layup during Apopka’s 67-37 victory over West Orange. See more basketball photos on page 4C.
Aaron Yavorsky is the youngest angler to ever qualify for BassMaster Classic at 17The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We are havin’ some nice cool weather this week and it really feels good, too. It warms up durin’ the day and that works…