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Matriarch celebrates 106th birthday
Virginia Bankson celebrates her 106th birthday on Wendesday, July 24, at Brookdale Wekiwa Springs in Apopka.
Dr. Nicholas Grounds is new Chamber head
Dr. Nicholas Grounds has been tapped to be the new executive director of the 111-year-old Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber announced this...
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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
FWC changes name for largemouth bass to Florida Bass
Folks,
We have a big news announcement to make on behalf of “The FWC” known as Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission”.
The FWC has decided that...
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...
Sports
Logan Gilbert’s journey to becoming an MLB All-Star
When named to the American League All-Star team on July 7, Apopka native Logan Gilbert flashed a million dollar smile while informing family of...
WHS girls’ basketball look to improve on 2024 Final Four performance
Every team wants to face the same dilemma The Wekiva Mustangs currently are while preparing for the upcoming season.
11th annual Crying Towel event on August 12
The 2024 Dave Powers Crying Towel dinner and radio program will be held on Monday, August 12, at Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster located...
2024 Kickoff Classic preview
Football season is approaching and because of that the Blue Darters are about to get back on the practice field to start preparing for...