Area schools prepare for upcoming football season.
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Hello Folks, If it gets any hotter, I won’t be able to run my A/C any longer. My power bill is higher now than any time…
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Roger Franklin Williams, who broadcasts not only each Apopka High School football game but also has weekly Blue Darter Sports Central programs on the radio, will…
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The 2023 Dave Powers Crying Towel dinner and radio program will be held at Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster. The program will feature after-dinner presentations by…
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Today marks one week before the 2023 season begins with the preseason game. As is also the custom, the Wekiva Mustangs’ purpose for practicing shifts from…
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Former Apopka Blue Darters football great Sammie Smith has written a book that will be released later this month.
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August 25, 2023 Thomas A. Hurst, 62, of Apopka, Florida passed away on August 03, 2023. Mr. Hurst was born on October 18, 1960 in Orlando,…
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The Apopka City Council voted 3-1 on a resolution to censure the mayor “for misleading the City Council, and by the same actions, the people of…
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From 6 qualifying in 2021 to 16 riders in 2023 Apopka’s very own Racewood Equine once again traveled to Perry, Georgia for The National Barrel Horse…
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An osprey perches up high over Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka. The drive is free and open to the…
Chamber hosts economic impact forum at City CenterThe Apopka Chief
Community leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs (pictured, Samuel Vilchez Santiago, State of Florida Director for the American Business Immigration Coalition) participated in a conversation about the key…
Kiwanis Club presents awardsThe Apopka Chief
Kiwanis Club of Apopka, presented its Students of the Year Awards, one each, to thirteen different Apopka area schools. See names on page 7A.
Author Mary Flynn is GOP lunch speakerThe Apopka Chief
The Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated (NORWF) will welcome Mary Flynn to speak about her book “Confessions of a Hallmark Greeting Card Writer.” Read more on…
Mayor Nelson rebuts recall articleThe Apopka Chief
I would like to respond to the grounds for recall in last week’s paper (article, “Petition to recall Nelson as mayor is launched,” which appeared on…
Carter pickedThe Apopka Chief
Apopka High School alumnus Jalen Carter was the ninth pick of the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.
Festival winners announcedThe Apopka Chief
The 61st annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival took place on Saturday and Sunday, April 29 and 30, at Kit Land Nelson Park in downtown Apopka.…
Rodriguez resigns as city attorneyThe Apopka Chief
Michael Rodriguez tendered his resignation as city attorney following a contentious battle with the Apopka City Council over how he performed his job. Rodriguez announced his resignation…
City gathers at prayer breakfastThe Apopka Chief
At the Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, the Apopka Christian Ministerial Alliance has given Mayor Bryan Nelson (center, in green tie) the Pillar Award, which recognizes the…
Festival for foliage, art and entertainment a successThe Apopka Chief
Wolf Lake Middle School’s Charlee Hagen sang the National Anthem to open the festival. See festival photos on page 5B.
Spring sports are mixing with spring football practiceThe Apopka Chief
Wekiva players go through passing drills on the first day of spring football practice. The Mustangs will play the spring game against Seminole High School in…