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This week, the Florida Board of Governors will be presented with the results of an efficiency study of the state’s public universities. The Florida Department of Government Efficiency…
Winn-Dixie buys three Hitchcock’s Markets in Florida-focused expansionWill Paten V
Hitchcock’s Markets in Alachua, Keystone Heights and Williston will reopen as Winn-Dixie grocery stores starting in December as part of a Winn-Dixie expansion in Florida. Earlier this month,…
The Oaks Mall sees traffic increase amid new management and $79M foreclosureWill Paten V
Visitor traffic at The Oaks Mall surpassed 2024 levels for June through September as new management works to boost the business following a foreclosure complaint issued by U.S. Bank. The Oaks Mall owed U.S.…
OP-ED: Halloween—what you don’t see can scare youThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
I was not going to decorate this year until I went for a run and was literally stopped in my tracks by a couple of 12-foot-tall,…
Air Force brings simulator to Wekiva High SchoolSarah Merly
Four-part simulator welcomed high schoolers Oct. 27
Vietnam vet to be honored with ceremonial banner in front of City Hall The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Forty banners will be displayed across the city to commemorate its veterans, including one ceremonial banner to be placed before Apopka City Hall to honor local veteran Marv Suriff, who served in the Vietnam War. The ceremonial first banner placement ceremony…
Families embrace new all-inclusive playground at Northwest Recreation Complex Teresa Sargeant
The all-inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex has been well-received by Apopka families, who are enjoying the newest addition to the local community for its…
A fun night at the Halloween Hoops Basketball CampVinnie Cammarano
Coach Mark Washington guides the youth for their upcoming seasons.
Wekiva grabs early lead, falls to Lake HowellNeal Fisher
The Wekiva Mustangs played a competitive first half of football, but the Lake Howell Silver Hawks pulled away in the final two quarters for a 50-6…











