When taking to the field today, the Wekiva Mustangs will face the most unconventional challenge of the season in the form of the Lake Brantley Patriots.…
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The Darters will host a very formidable foe in the Edgewater Eagles today, but unlike other home games, there will be a unique pregame pep rally…
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In what I thought was the best half of the season for the Apopka High football team, the Blue Darters overcame an 11-point deficit to up…
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Hello Folks, I thought cooler weather was just around the corner. Boy, was I wrong. Still havin’ some hot days but we might get some cooler temperatures next week. At…
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When storms leave a path of destruction on your trees and landscape, rapid response time and expert advice from Maltby’s Tree Service and Landscaping will make…
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When the COVID-19 pandemic surfaced in 2020, nobody could have imagined its impact on so many families trying to make ends meet. At Lake Apopka Natural…
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Every football team goes through times when players need a week off to recover from bumps and bruises, or even more serious physical concern.
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The community recognized the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the front steps of Apopka City Hall with the community being reminded not to…
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The Apopka Blue Darters stayed undefeated after a hard-fought win over the host Dr. Phillips Panthers on Friday, September 8.
Rain is needed to help get water levels up in lakes, riversThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Summer has arrived and if you haven’t been outside, it’s hot. It’s gonna be a hot one this summer but, hey, what’s new, right?…
Students receive scholarshipsThe Apopka Chief
Fourteen seniors were honored by ZAPT Elite Inc as Founders Day Scholarship recipients. The program was held at St. Paul AME Church.
Rec center has ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka’s Parks and Recreation Department hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the renovations to the Fran Carlton Center including new flooring, lighting, updated…
Six students win scholarships for essay contestThe Apopka Chief
A nonprofit organization awarded scholarships to six middle school students in a ceremony that was held at the Billie Dean Community Center in Apopka.
Teen to speak in D.C. about living with Type 1 diabetesThe Apopka Chief
During his three-day stay, Nathaniel Plummer will call on members of Congress to renew the Special Diabetes Program, a federal program currently funded at $150 million…
Retiring flags on Flag DayThe Apopka Chief
Veterans, including those from VFW Post 10147 located in Apopka such as Lou Boria, participated in the annual flag retirement ceremony held at Reiter Park, Longwood.…
Apopka Little League teams compete in all-star contestsThe Apopka Chief
Apopka Little League baseball and softball teams competed against other area teams this past week in district tournaments. While the Apopka teams didn’t fare well on…
Elmore punted for blue on Fridays, orange on SaturdaysThe Apopka Chief
This third installment of a series of catching up with former Apopka Blue Darter athletes takes a little bit of a turn as I spoke this…
Wekiva High boys basketball hosts summer kids’ campThe Apopka Chief
The Wekiva High School boys basketball team recently hosted its annual summer day camp for local youngsters. The campers are taught basic skills by Wekiva coaches…
Enjoy the experience of homemade flavors of Italy at Vincent’s Italian RestaurantThe Apopka Chief
Italian cuisine has always been known for its tomatoes, garlic, its olive oil, its appreciation for wine, and for the mysterious way it had of defying…