March 29, 2024 Kevin James Petty, 44, long time resident of Apopka, Florida passed away on March 19, 2024. Mr. Petty was born on December 28,…
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Owning a vehicle comes with the task of regular maintenance to ensure its optimal performance, safety, and longevity. Automotive maintenance encompasses a range of activities that…
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Members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and several of its community partners in law enforcement surprised Noah, a Clay Springs Elementary School student, with a…
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In the presence of local and national dignitaries, students, alumni, and faculty today, AdventHealth University inaugurated C. Josef Ghosn as its third president and CEO. Read more…
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Jeff Blackman, graduate of Apopka High School Class of 2002, celebrated his promotion to major in the U.S. Army Reserve in a ceremony on January 29…
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The Apopka City Council voted 4-1 on approving a multi-use development planned for Station Street in downtown Apopka – known as the Apopka Station Street Project…
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Foliage Sertoma Club President Lorena Potter (l) presented a check to the educational foundation Two Peas in a Pod at the club luncheon on Tuesday, February…
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With humble hearts, leadership at Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law graciously accepted the desk used by the late defense attorney Alexander Akerman, Jr., who…
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The Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated (NORWF) hosted a forum for the Apopka City Council candidates on Thursday, February 15, at The Hilton Garden Inn, Apopka…
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Hello Folks, We wanted some rain and, boy, did we get some! We needed the rain and it was greatly appreciated. The rain did upset a…
FWC holds meetings on changes for Orange, Lochloosa LakesThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We have started a new season of TrophyCatch, which started October 1. You can go to trophycatch.com for information on submitting your bass for…
Excitement for Essential Eyecare & Optical’s “Vision for their Future” is growingThe Apopka Chief
The momentum has been building at Essential Eyecare & Optical to make quality eye care more accessible than ever before. With the demand for eye care…
Driving for holidays? A.O.K. Tire Mart wants you to know what to do before you goThe Apopka Chief
When it comes to holiday travel, airports and flying get a lot of attention. But most people who travel during the holidays pack up the car…
Collins Manufacturing donates foodThe Apopka Chief
Charisse George (l) and Tony Warren of Collins Manufacturing in Apopka donate food to Loaves and Fishes at the food pantry’s warehouse on East Eighth Street…
City working with Winn-Dixie to fulfill supermarket’s requirementsThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka and the developer of the Apopka City Center Winn-Dixie are working out a plan so the city could extend the supermarket’s temporary…
Local radio host to serve as parade grand marshalThe Apopka Chief
The grand marshal for the 47th annual Apopka Christmas Parade will be Roger Franklin Williams, local on-air radio personality and son of Apopka High School principal…
Boy Scouts donate foodThe Apopka Chief
The Boy Scouts was one of several organizations during the holidays that has donated food to Loaves and Fishes at the food pantry’s warehouse on East…
Over 300 register for North Shore Birding FestivalThe Apopka Chief
A record-breaking number of over 300 registrants from 18 states and one Canadian province are visiting Lake Apopka North Shore during the eighth annual North Shore…
Colder weather, specks are bitingThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well it looks like November is gettin’ over and December will be here by the end of the week. We have only 24 more…
Blue Darters improve on first half play to create a good gameThe Apopka Chief
What started as a blowout quickly turned into an exciting game with both teams scoring at will in the fourth quarter. The Apopka Blue Darters Varsity…