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.
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Members of the community provided video of the crime to Apopka detectives, which led to identification of the suspect, according to the news release.
Freedom Tire & Automotive provides professional and affordable service for your vehicleThe Apopka Chief
Are you having issues with your vehicle? Do you have fleet vehicles that need to be serviced by an honest and professional automobile repair shop? If…
School, scholarship fund get checksThe Apopka Chief
Two groups, Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and ZAPT Elite Scholarship Fund, were presented checks by the Apopka Christian Ministerial Alliance at the Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast…
Opening of adult education school caps a decade of hurdlesThe Apopka Chief
Nearly 10 years presented many hurdles including property acquisition and COVID. However, that didn’t stop Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) from achieving its end goal: the…
City administrator dies at age 50The Apopka Chief
City administrator Edward Bass died at age 50 from complications related to mouth cancer. Visitation and funeral arrangements have been made.
Loop Trail closed another week, Wildlife Drive is not impactedThe Apopka Chief
This section of the Loop Trail will remain closed for the two weeks since June 5 for the public’s safety due to the road being narrow…
County thrives post-COVID, Demings saysThe Apopka Chief
Citizens and community leaders gathered at the Linda Chapin Theatre inside the Orange County Convention Center to hear Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings’ 2023 State…
Make sure to hydrate well during our sweltering summer monthsThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Well, it feels like summer has arrived, but in fact, it starts June 21, next Wednesday. We have been havin’ some very warm days…
Summer workThe Apopka Chief
It may be summer, but members of the Apopka Blue Darters football team are working out three days a week until preseason football practice begins. More…
He helped start legacy of winning Apopka footballThe Apopka Chief
Continuing the summer series seeking to catch up with Apopka-area athletes, coaches, or others involving with sports, I’m going way back this week to catch up…
Centenarian turns 102The Apopka Chief
Deaconess Jennell Simmons was born Jennell Payne, on June 12, 1921. Read more on page 10A.