A last game improvement turned in by the Lyman Greyhounds, injury and the return of inconsistency brought the Apopka Blue Darters’ 2023 postseason bowling run to…
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APK bowling fall to Lyman in state championship
Apopka will host Wekiva for Mayor’s Cup, last game of the regular season
The Mayor’s Cup, or Tater Bowl as some Apopkans call it, is the annual matchup for Apopka’s hometown rivals, the Wekiva Mustangs. The game will be…
November 2023 obituaries
November 24, 2023 KENNETH ALAN NELSON, 79, of Zellwood, passed away on November 13, 2023. Mr. Nelson was born on June 14, 1944, in Queens, New…
For 34 years Master Muffler & Brake Center has been providing honest and affordable automotive service and repair
If you’re like most of the working class in America today, you know a lot of time is spent in your vehicle. It’s the hectic schedules…
Park Avenue Animal Hospital is dedicated to offering the finest in veterinary care
Animal companions give so much to humans, and part of the responsibility to care for them is helping them to stay healthy. The staff at Park…
PITYFitness cuts ribbon
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for PITYFitness at the studio’s location, 418 S. Park Ave., Apopka, on Wednesday, October 25. …
Fire Prevention Month
As a part of this year’s Fire Prevention Month, Apopka firefighters have been visiting schools around the community to teach students about fire safety. On Thursday,…
Take a swing
This little girl rides a carnival swing at the Fall Family Festival held Thursday, October 19 through Sunday, October 22, at Kit Land Nelson Park in…
City Council approves notices of sales of downtown CRA properties
In three separate votes on Wednesday, October 18, the Apopka City Council voted 5-0 to have city staff publish notices about the disposal, or sale, of…
Austin Duran Truck Camp
Forty students participated in the Apopka Fire Department’s second annual Austin Duran Truck Camp on Wednesday, October 18, at the Gilliam Training Center in Apopka. The…
Who is Roger Williams, why is football field named for him?The Apopka Chief
Recently, I spoke with Roger Franklin Williams, Mr. Williams’ son, about his father, especially in the realm of athletics, which is what I concentrate on here.
Mustangs begin football practiceThe Apopka Chief
The start of fall practice also means only 19 more days until the Wekiva Mustangs compete in the preseason Kickoff Classic.
Coaches will be crying on Aug. 14The Apopka Chief
The 2023 Dave Powers Crying Towel dinner and radio program will be held. It will feature after-dinner presentations by the head coaches of four of Central…
Preseason camp builds bondingThe Apopka Chief
With 63 kids and several coaches taking the trip, members of the Apopka Blue Darters football team spent the final weekend before preseason practice together at…
Relish the Good Times with Natural Gas during National Grilling MonthThe Apopka Chief
Get ready to turn up the heat because barbecue season is here, and our Lake Apopka Natural Gas District team is excited to help our communities…
Honesty, integrity, and quality service are the standards which Freedom Tire & Automotive live byThe Apopka Chief
From the second you walk through their doors, you’ll see how Freedom Tire & Automotive, Inc. stands out from the rest. You’ll feel valued, supported, and…
Since 1988, A.O.K. Tire Mart has been a local, family-owned and operated businessThe Apopka Chief
It’s hard to believe that the summer break will be ending soon, signaling the start of a new school year. Like most families, there are many…
Rotary Club of Apopka starts fresh year with eventThe Apopka Chief
The Rotary Club of Apopka had its first community service event of the new Rotary year at Northside Church of Apopka. Read more on page 10A.
Council honors boys bowling teamThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka City Council recognized the Apopka High School boys bowling team at the council meeting for winning its second national championship, a feat the team…
Downtown mural project and sponsorsThe Apopka Chief
Representatives of Orlando Health and Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce take time to pose in front of one of the murals created in June. The murals…