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Old-fashioned comfort with pot roast, quiche, and apple crispNancy Thomas
Adeline Bronson’s recipe for Chicken and Yellow Rice comes from the publication “What’s Cookin’ in Apopka?” compiled by The Apopka Woman’s Club and copyrighted 1964. With maybe a salad or vegetable on…
OP-ED: OCPS weighing school closuresThe Apopka Chief
We saw a drop of about 6,600 students this year alone. Looking at enrollment over the last three years, district enrollment declined by approximately 8,667 students, representing a…
Colonial girls halt Wekiva’s 3-game win streakVinnie Cammarano
Mustangs rough second half leads to 19-point loss
Orange County to host transportation meetings in Apopka The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Study area includes parts of northwest Orange County.
FDOT announces road closure of U.S. 441/Main Street at Park Avenue The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Closure to be Jan. 18-22 for signalization improvements.
Council approves first reading of Paulucci Acres rezoningTeresa Sargeant
Ordinance would go from allowance of up to 1,892 homes to 1,034 homes.
Wekiva wrestling captains dominate in District DualVinnie Cammarano
Mustangs enter Dual undermanned, focus on individual success.
Apopka boys soccer spoils Wekiva’s senior nightVinnie Cammarano
Blue Darters dominate their rival after scoreless first half















