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Motorcycle fundraiserThe Apopka Chief
The Debbie Turner Cancer Care and Research Center hosted the Ride for a Life motorcycle ride fundraiser. Read more on the fundraiser and where motorcyclists rode…
Apopka fire fighters visit Wolf Lake ElementaryThe Apopka Chief
Members of the Apopka Fire Department from Station 2, B-shift, visited Wolf Lake Elementary School Tuesday, as part of Fire Prevention Week.
Jackson will run for local state House seatThe Apopka Chief
Greg Jackson of Orlando is running for the Florida House District 45 seat, which includes all of Apopka south of U.S. Highway 441. Read more on…
Woman is one highlight of disability awareness monthThe Apopka Chief
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Read about Susan Wuthrich, her disabiltiy and long-term employment in spite of it.
Ribbon cutting held for Camp GladiatorThe Apopka Chief
Camp Gladiator opened its new location at the Northwest Recreation Complex. The fitness program staff and the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated with the ribbon…
AHS robotics classes creates robotic handsThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High School advanced robotics classes partnered with Northrop Grumman Laser Systems to build 3D printed robotic hands. Find out what will happen to the robot…
AHS alumni of ‘40s and‘50s reunite at class reunionThe Apopka Chief
Nearly 100 people attended the annual Oldtimers Class Reunion held for Apopka High School graduates from the 1940s and 1950s. It was held at the Zellwood…
Kids have ‘Summer BreakThe Apopka Chief
During this summer, North Orange Branch Library in Apopka hosted “Summer Break @ Library”. North Orange staff taught children the ins and outs of writing a…
Verizon opens new storeThe Apopka Chief
On Wednesday, July 22, the Verizon Wireless staff had its ribbon cutting at its newest location.
Hot weather has taken toll on area ponds; lakes nextThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I’m watchin’ the heat dry up our ponds and it won’t be long before it will start workin’ on our lakes. We need to…