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…
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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…
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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…
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The Apopka Varsity Boys Basketball team will have three games this upcoming week, first an away game against Altamonte Christian School, then hosting Edgewater, and lastly,…
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December 29, 2023 ROBERT VANCE FERRELL Joined his beloved mother and daughter December 15th, 2023. Robert, son of Mattie Ferrell was born April 22nd, 1948, and…
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The Miss Apopka Organization welcomes seven delegates from around the greater Central Florida area to the competition, which will take place at the Apopka High School…
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In early August, AAA noted that, despite some of the challenges that came with traveling last year, Americans still intend to travel during the 2023 holiday…
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When you’re looking to buy or sell a home anywhere in the Apopka area, you need to find a Realtor with integrity, years of experience, and…
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A groundbreaking ceremony celebrated the construction of Essential Eye Care on Park Avenue next to Synovus Bank in Apopka on Wednesday, November 15.
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When Mary Norwood of Apopka, a 32-year veteran of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, learned that OCSO Sgt. Michael Murphy nominated her to receive a new…
Hurricane Idalia will impact fishin’ on lakes and the St. Johns RiverThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I’m writin’ my article today which is Tuesday, the 29th. I’m waitin’ on the storm and preparin’ for the impact which is goin’ to…
Snowie of Central Florida cuts ribbonThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Snowie of Central Florida LLC, a mobile shaved ice vendor, at 444 S. Central Avenue. Along…
Musician to study at OxfordThe Apopka Chief
An Apopka singer/songwriter, Matti Veldhuis, intends to further her higher education by studying abroad in a two-year post-graduate Oxford University program that will begin this October.…
Wolf Lake Elementary exhibits new muralThe Apopka Chief
Over the summer, Mrs. Palmerini, art teacher of Wolf Lake Elementary and resident artist, created a painted school mural encompassing what it means to be a…
City cuts ribbon for Harmon Road extensionThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka and its partners cut the ribbon to open the new Harmon Road extension that will give better access to vehicles and the…
County preps for, endures Hurricane IdaliaThe Apopka Chief
Orange County announced it had fully activated its Emergency Operations Center to monitor Hurricane Idalia and relay vital safety information to residents. Orange County was also…
State attorney speaks at Chamber eventThe Apopka Chief
Leaders and community members attended the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Gather and Grow event. Chamber President/CEO Cate Manley (l) asks guest speaker, Andrew Bain,…
Providing Sound Futures Florida’s CHAP Program Ensures Access to Hearing Health for ChildrenThe Apopka Chief
Shouting on the playground, Mom calling everyone for dinner, Dad reading a bedtime story — the sounds of childhood are the ones we remember throughout our…
Park Avenue Animal Hospital is dedicated to offering the finest in veterinary careThe Apopka Chief
All animals deserve compassionate veterinary care. Since 2008, Park Avenue Animal Hospital has been providing a wide variety of services to keep your furry, four-legged friends…
Apopka’s Rock Springs Realty notes research and analysis regarding local housing marketThe Apopka Chief
Prospective homebuyers across the U.S. are facing a critical shortage of available housing, but the scarcity is worse in some parts of the country, according to…