Defying the inclement weather, the community held its Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, December 16, at the Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery.
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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.
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Local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders were honored for their community service, contributions to the community, and accomplishments at the 2023 annual Apopka Chamber Business Awards.
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The seniors of the Apopka High School’s Student Government Association (SGA) visited Phillis Wheatley Elementary on Tuesday, December 19, to deliver presents to all the pre-K…
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Hello Folks, I wish I could tell you that the fishin’ is fantastic, but I cannot tell a lie. As you all know, last weekend we…
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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,…
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The Apopka Blue Darters Boys’ soccer team had a tough time last week as they tied one and lost one. More photos on 3B.
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The Apopka Blue Darters Girls’ basketball team had a great showing last week winning two of their three games.
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The Apopka Blue Darters picked right back up from where they left off last season, winning the Grenadiers Girls Grappler Classic.
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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…
A bird’s good side at Lake Apopka Wildlife DriveThe Apopka Chief
Visitors can see many wildlife at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive such as this limpkin. The drive is free and open to the public each Friday…
Rain from hurricane has helped make fishin’ much betterThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone made it through the storm OK, and that you and your family are safe and sound. We had a lot of wind…
Six turnovers lead to Mustangs lossThe Apopka Chief
For the third consecutive season, the Wekiva Mustangs outgained the Ocoee Knights by a decisive margin, this time by 158-56 yards or close to a 3-1…
AHS clerk retires after 36 yearsThe Apopka Chief
Lynda Touchton, an attendance/record clerk, is celebrated by Apopka High School for her 36 years of service to the school as she is now retiring. Pictured…
Hunt Club Medical Care provides compassionate health care for you and your familyThe Apopka Chief
When it comes to your health, there’s no place like home and family to take care of you. That’s the kind of care you can come…
Rock Springs Ridge HOA close to final land swap dealThe Apopka Chief
The agreement would allow for a 51-acre Kelly Park Road parcel, which the HOA owns, to be exchanged for the 319-acre golf course tract owned by…
Police probe vandalism of gravestonesThe Apopka Chief
Apopka police are investigating the vandalism of headstones at the city cemetery that happened over the Labor Day weekend.
Bird on the wireThe Apopka Chief
This female belted kingfisher perches up high on a wire over Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka. The drive is…
Book copies for Darter footballThe Apopka Chief
Sammie Smith receives check from Misty Taylor, (middle) president of the John Land Apopka Community Trust and John Ricketson (r), former president of the JLACT, and…
September 2023 obituaryThe Apopka Chief
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 FIDEL ANGEL VILLEGAS, 68, of Apopka, Florida passed away on September 20, 2023. Mr. Villegas was born on May 15, 1955 in San…