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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…
Winn-Dixie parent company donates $3.7 M to communitiesThe Apopka Chief
Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has donated…
Apopka Police Department swears in two new officersThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Police Department added two new officers to its police force on Monday, December 18. The officers took an oath to serve and protect when…
Here’s a schedule of January 2024 city meetingsThe Apopka Chief
Here is a schedule of upcoming meetings in January 2024. All will take place at Apopka City Hall, 120 E. Main St., Apopka. Meetings are live…
Bass fishing slow, specks are really bittingThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a Blessed Christmas and you and your family enjoyed your time together. My wife Shirley and I enjoyed our time…
Apopka Boys Basketball defeats rival Wekiva in final secondsThe Apopka Chief
No matter the score or the level of play, a rivalry game between the Wekiva Mustangs and the Blue Darters is always a battle no matter…
FHSAA gives Blue Darters and Mustangs new classificationsThe Apopka Chief
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) decided to reclassify and distribute high school football programs in a way that may be familiar to a lot…
Rotary DonationThe Apopka Chief
Chris DeClue (l), Rotary Club of Apopka Rotary Club presented a $1000 check to U.S. Air Force Sgt. Ocasio of the Wekiva High School ROTC program for Ocasio’s…
New worship leader heads Christmas Eve serviceThe Apopka Chief
The Calvary Church of the Nazarene will hold its Christmas Eve service featuring the church’s new worship leader, Michael McCabe, whose credentials include leading several orchestras…
City defies bad weather to lay wreaths on vets’ gravesThe Apopka Chief
Defying the inclement weather, the community held its Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, December 16, at the Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery.
Local gas district names new CEOThe Apopka Chief
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) has appointed Brent Haywood, as the company’s next chief executive officer and general manager, effective January 8, 2024.