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Two contract workers injured in partial scaffolding collapse in Apopka
Two Orange County contract workers were injured as a result of a partial scaffolding collapse during ongoing repair work in Apopka.
The scaffolding collapse occurred...
John Ricketson, longtime Apopka Chief/Planter publisher, dies at 84
Over his 45-year ownership of The Apopka Chief, John Ricketson left his mark on this city and thousands of lives.
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JR’s families express their appreciation of sentiments
The Apopka Chief and The Planter newspaper family and the Johnnie (JR) Ricketson family would like to thank the community of Apopka for all of the well wishes and hugs that have been shared on JR’s freedom from cancer on July 16 at 84 years of age.
THE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY: OPINION & ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Back-to-School Bash, Bike Rodeo planned
Christine Moore, County Commissioner District 2
I’m excited to announce a new annual event I will be hosting for families in the downtown Apopka area – the District 2 Back-to-School Bash and Bike Rodeo on Saturday, August 3rd. Read Moore on page 2A.
Local schools were/are a priority
Melissa Byrd, Orange County School Board, District 7
As I contemplated this week’s column and how to honor a man we all knew and loved so, I found myself struggling for the right words to express the loss felt in losing a community icon, Mr. John Ricketson. Read Byrd on page 2A.
Israel is an example of stepping up to bring people together
Ike Hayden, Editorial
“I can handle this job all by myself…” So goes the old song of yesteryear. I was listening to it the other day while reading an article concerning the leadership of Benjamin Netanyahu over the nation of Israel. Read Ike on page 2A.
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Lifestyle
Lazy Day Pot Roast will make your kitchen smell good for...
In his book, Hearty Country Cooking, Mark Sohn, says: “To ‘pot-roast’ is to braise. Using several cups of liquid and a covered pot, I...
FWC says there is three breaches to Emeralda Marsh on Lake...
Hello Folks,
I hope and pray you are havin’ a great week, and you are plannin’ a fishin’ trip real soon. There are a few folks...
Sports
Apopka athletic legends join Scott at fundraiser
Apopka football legend Sammie Smith (l) stands with Roger Williams (c) and Donald Scott (r) during the recording of Williams’ radio show “Talkin’ Old...
Jalen Carter’s youth summer camp gets better every year
Last weekend Apopka High School was home to Jalen Carter’s annual free youth football camp. From the campers to the Apopka players and coaches...
Blue Darter Football is only one month away from Kickoff
We are officially just a month out from the beginning of the Apopka Blue Darter 2024 football season. After falling to the Sanford Seminoles...
Wekiva girls basketball team is still hungry, want more
Perhaps training taking place during the summer months is no more valuable to any team than a state championship contender. In the case of...